Clay Grimshaw Schade papers, 1918-1919

Summary

Creator:

Schade, Clay Grimshaw.

Abstract:

Soldier from Cudahy, Wisconsin; master engineer with 1st Battalion, 310th U.S. Engineers who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1919, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes correspondence, reports, clippings, and photograph album.

Extent:

0.2 linear feet
64 digital files

Language:

English.

Call Number:

0561 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Polly Reynolds

Background

Scope and Content:

Correspondence describing his activities in Russia, brief letter from Robert La Follette regarding his opposition to the intervention, final report of the 310th Engineers (incomplete), and news clippings. Photograph album includes photos of scenes in Archangel and surrounding countryside, American soldiers in camp and in the field, fortifications and buildings constructed by the 310th Engineers, Russian people, Allied ships.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Cudahy, Wis.; master engineer with 1st Battalion, 310th U.S. Engineers, during the American intervention in Archangel, Russia.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Nancy Hordyk, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2005 (Donor no.: 9569 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

Polar Bear Expedition.
Forts and fortifications -- Russia (Federation)
Military art and science.
Military camps -- Russia (Federation)
Railroads -- Russia (Federation)
Soldiers -- American -- Russia (Federation)

Formats:

Albums.
Photographs.

Names:

United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 310th.
Schade, Clay Grimshaw.
La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.
Arkhangel'sk (Russia)