Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- David Theodore Nelson papers
- Dates:
- 1914-1919
- Creators:
- Nelson, David Theodore, 1891-1969
- Abstract:
- Reports, printed transcripts of letters and diary entries, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to relief operations in Ougrée, Belgium, during World War I; to American volunteers with the French ambulance service; and to American military activities during and after World War I.
- Extent:
- 1 manuscript box, memorabilia (0.5 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- In English and French
- Preferred citation:
-
[Identification of item], David Theodore Nelson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Reports, printed transcripts of letters and diary entries, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to relief operations in Ougrée, Belgium, during World War I; to American volunteers with the French ambulance service; and to American military activities during and after World War I.
- Biographical / historical:
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Member, Commission for Relief in Belgium, 1914-1915; member, American Field Service, 1915-1916; first lieutenant, United States Army, 1917-1919.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1958.
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France - Names:
- Commission for Relief in Belgium (1914-1930)
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
American Field Service - Places:
- Ougrée (Belgium)
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-28 10:21:29.442606
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
[Identification of item], David Theodore Nelson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563