Overview of the Chester Wells Purington report

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Title: Chester Wells Purington report
Date (inclusive): 1921
Collection Number: YY412
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 item (1 folder) (0.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Relates to political and economic conditions in eastern Siberia, and to Japanese intervention in that area, during the period 1918-1921. Report submitted to the United States State Department and United States Army Military Intelligence Division. Typed transcript. Also available on microfilm (1 reel).
Creator: Purington, Chester Wells, 1871-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Chester Wells Purington report, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Alternate Forms Available

Also available on microfilm (1 reel).

Biographical Note

American mining engineer.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to political and economic conditions in eastern Siberia, and to Japanese intervention in that area, during the period 1918-1921. Report submitted to the United States State Department and United States Army Military Intelligence Division. Typed transcript.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920
Siberia (Russia) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921
Japan -- Armed Forces -- Soviet Union