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Title: Philip Sidney Van Cise papers
Date (inclusive): 1917-1919
Collection Number: 40003
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, 1 oversize folder, memorabilia
(0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Letters, clippings, and miscellanea, relating to activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War
I.
Creator:
Van Cise, Philip S. (Philip Sidney), 1884-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1940.
[Identification of item], Philip Sidney Van Cise papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 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 |
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 81st