Ernest Oliver Andrews papers, 1918-1950s (majority within 1918-1919)

Summary

Creator:

Andrews, Ernest Oliver.

Abstract:

Papers of a soldier with the 339th Infantry in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition."

Extent:

0.1 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

0782 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Christa Lemelin, 2008

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection is divided into three series, Papers, Visual Materials, and Memorabilia.

The Papers Series includes five letters Andrews wrote to family with detailed descriptions of northern Russia and of his thoughts and activities; a notebook containing dates of arrivals and departures, briefly noting place and activity; a postcard written by Andrews dated June 20, 1919 and memorabilia.

The Visual Materials series includes a portrait of Andrews in uniform and at veterans activities. Of the ten photographs in this series, the only dated photograph is the portrait of Andrews in uniform which is dated 1919-1920.

The Memorabilia series includes Andrew's military identification tag, an undated Military Patch, Speak French: A Book for the Soldiers, 1917, and a wallet which includes Andrews' American Legion membership card, 1930-1932; Boy Scouts of America adult member certification, 1933; Knights of Pythias membership dues official receipt, 1928, 1930; and La Société des Quarante Hommes at Huit Chevaux membership card, 1931.

Biographical / Historical:

Andrews, a resident of West Branch, Michigan was a private with the 339th Infantry, Company C sent to northern Russia at the end of World War I.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Maxson E. Andrews, of West Branch, Michigan, in 2007 (Donor No. 9885 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Andrews, Ernest Oliver.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.