Philip Sidney Van Cise papers, 1917-1919

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Summary

Creators:
Van Cise, Philip S. (Philip Sidney), 1884-
Abstract:
Letters, clippings, and miscellanea, relating to activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I.
Extent:
1 manuscript box, 1 oversize folder, memorabilia (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Philip Sidney Van Cise papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is comprised of letters, clippings, and miscellanea, relating to activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I. Correspondence from Van Cise to his parents is included in the collection and reflects his experiences during the war. Also included in the collection are samples of insignia from the 81st Infantry Division, also known as the Wildcats.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1884 October 25
Born, Deadwood, South Dakota
1907
Graduates from University of Colorado
1917-1919
Assistant chief of staff for intelligence, 81st Division
1969 December 8
Died, Denver, Colorado
circa 1919-1942
Lieutenant colonel, United States Army
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1940.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Some items may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Philip Sidney Van Cise papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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