Inventory of the Philip Sidney Van Cise papers
Finding aid prepared by Lucas Sanchez
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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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
Access
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.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1940.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Philip Sidney Van Cise papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
| 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
Correspondence from France
os_folder 1
Maps of the United States and Europe
undated
box 1, folder 20
Newspaper clippings about the war and about Van Cise
circa 1918
box 1, folder 22
Military record
1922
1940
box 1, folder 22
Postcards, letters, and booklets
circa 1918
box 1, folder 23
Military insignia
undated
os_folder 1
Poster of American Expeditionary Forces Distinctive Cloth Insignias
undated
Wildcat sleeve insignia of 81st Division and 1 shoulder straps from German uniforms
undated
Conditions Governing Access
These items may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
