The State Historical Society of Missouri--World War I--COLLECTION DESCRIPTIONS

World War I Collection Descriptions

	Letters, diaries, and memoirs written during or about military service in World War I. Also material pertaining to the war's impact on civilian life and information on veteran's organizations. For general military information see the collection descriptions under the Military heading. The Military heading is also subdivided into the American Civil War and World War II.
Two men in uniform, circa World War 1. From collection C3004 folder 51.	Back to the Subject Guide

Aehle, Truman H. Safe, Scrapbooks, 1917-1924, (C2147)
2 volume(s)
Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings about World War I. Aehle was an aviator from St. Louis, MO.

Ansel, Bernard D., ANTI-GERMAN THOUGHT AND ACTION (1917-1919), 1960, (C2396)
1 folder(s)
Research paper written for an American history seminar. Ansel undertakes to examine the thought and attitudes of Missourians toward German-Americans residing in Missouri during World War I. Files of the Missouri Council of Defense at the State Historical Society were used as a primary source.

Archer, George L., Papers, 1918-1919 (C0198)
1 folder
World War I letters from an army private in Waco, Texas; England; France and Germany. French currency. German propaganda. Calendar for 1919 with the 5th Division insignia. Welcome from King George V of England to American troops.

Ashurst, R.E., THE WATCH ON THE RHINE BY MOONLIGHT, 1919, (C3310)
9 folder(s)
Autobiographical writings covering author's childhood, adolescence, and adult life, but centering on World War I experiences in the Canadian Army. Preface, foreword, and completed manuscript, as well as preliminary drafts of some chapters.

Ball, Hampton B., Papers, 1918-1919, (C3935)
0.1 linear feet
The papers of Hampton B. Ball of Troy, MO, while in the United States Armed Forces in 1918-1919. The papers consist of letters and a postcard addressed to family members and a brief history of his battalion during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

Bauer, Royal D.M. (1889-1983), Papers, 1895-1919, (C0072)
0.4 linear feet
Correspondence of a naval yeoman, 1916-1919, primarily to his sister, Gladys Bauer, and friend, Helen Elizabeth Clark. Diary of his service at Great Lakes, IL, and Guipavas Finistere and Brest, France. Copies of the GREAT LAKES BULLETIN and GREAT LAKES RECRUIT, 1918. 1895 photograph of Franklin County, MO, officials.

Belwood-Ezell Family, Papers, 1850-1935 (C0073)
0.6 linear feet
Correspondence, diaries, and miscellaneous items of families living in Saline and Pettis Counties, Missouri. Much of the correspondence pertains to news of family members and friends. Most of the letters are to and from family members, including children, of Mary Belwood Ezell and Francisco Ezell.

Birkhead, Laura E., Papers, 1917-1920, (C1707)
1 folder(s)
Five letters written by Miss Birkhead from Paris, France, to Isabelle Stark of Neosho, MO. Miss Birkhead was involved with refugee work and providing clothing for children. Her letters describe devastated areas, evacuation and camps for refugees, expenses, rationing, and mail service. She also describes the volunteer groups, sponsored agencies, and military units assisting soldiers and civilians.

Bradshaw, William L. (1896-1964), Papers, 1912-1973, (C2556)
11.2 linear feet
Business and personal papers of W.L. Bradshaw, political scientist and dean of the University of Missouri Business School, 1946-1961. Included are papers as delegate to Missouri Constitutional Convention, 1943-1944, member of State Reorganization Commission, 1953-1955, and other state, local, and professional organizations.

Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919 (C0077)
MICROFILM
0.2 linear feet on 1 roll of microfilm
World War I letters of Robert Kirk Brady of Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and France. Scenes, customs, and people of France. Army life. Argonne, Verdun, battles, and Richmond and Ray County news.

Coleman, O.T. (1891-1965), Papers, 1917-1960, (C0976)
0.4 linear feet
The papers of O.T. Coleman contain his World War I correspondence from Camp Funston, KS; England; France; and Germany. The collection also includes clippings and pictorial images regarding World War I and Coleman's diaries as a soil extension agent at the University of Missouri.

Craghead, Harry, Letter, 1918, (C0480)
1 folder(s)
To Mrs. Harris Wells, Bachelor, MO, from France, Oct. 20, 1918. Written to his cousin by an infantryman during World War I, the letter describes one of his battle experiences.

Crow, Carl (1883-1945), Papers, 1913-1945, (C0041)
5 linear feet
6 volume(s)
Accounts, bills, correspondence, speeches, manuscripts of articles and books, diary of a trip over the Burma Road, diary of a Japanese soldier, and notes on China, Japan, and South America. Crow lived in Shanghai and elsewhere in the Orient. Volumes are scrapbooks containing clippings and reviews of his books.

Crowder, Enoch H. (1859-1932), Papers, 1884-1942 (C1046)
MICROFILM
27 linear feet
Correspondence and other papers of judge advocate general who administered Selective Service in World War I, served as ambassador to Cuba, and, after his retirement from public life, advised sugar interests.

Davidson, Robert L., Jr. (1893-1968), Papers, 1915-1919, (C3154)
9 folder(s)
Letters written by a 1st Lieutenant to his family during World War I, most of which were published in the SEDALIA DEMOCRAT; typewritten descriptions of some incidents occurring during his training period, and later in France; two copies of the STARS AND STRIPES.

Davidson, Robert L., Jr. (1893-1968), Scrapbook, 1918, (C0869)
1 folder(s)
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings about Davidson's experiences while a 1st Lieutenant during World War I. Also articles about Davidson's father, pastor of the First Baptist Church, who did YMCA work in France.

Davis, Ernest A. (1896-1990), Papers, 1846-1990, (C2606)
0.3 linear feet
Personal papers of Davis consisting of letters sent by Davis to his mother Gertrude while he was in the army during World War I. Photographs depict him and his family, and group photographs of Davis's army units. Two volumes of church records document the Providence Baptist Church in Johnson County, Missouri. Other records document the genealogy of Davis's family through newspaper clippings and a photocopy of family records.

Dee, James P., Papers, 1949-1950 (C0093)
0.2 linear feet
Correspondence, book reports, reading lists, and University of Missouri M.A. thesis, a rhetorical study of a speech by Nebraska Senator George W. Norris, March 4, 1917, on the "armed ship filibuster."

Dietrich, Karl D., Papers, 1917-1918, (C2581)
4 folder(s)
Foreign and domestic newspaper articles on the World War I armistice, and a personal diary from September 8, 1918 to January 31, 1919.

Ford Family, Papers, 1838-2006, (C4007)
1 linear foot
The papers of the Ford, English, Cunningham and related families include family correspondence, photographs and postcards, genealogical, school, and miscellaneous material. The correspondence contains references to World War I.

Frewen, Moreton (1853-1922), Papers, 1823-1922, (C0879)
MICROFILM
Papers concerning Frewen's personal life, money-making ventures, and interest in bimetallism and silver. Frewen was a member of Parliament for Northeast Cork and long interested in Irish problems. Originals in the Library of Congress.

Garrett, Ruby Dwight (1882-1968), Papers, c. 1910-1968, (C2558)
MICROFILM
1.6 linear feet
Papers and photographs of a Kansas City, MO, lawyer with concentration on World War I and postwar veterans activities. Garrett commanded the 117th Field Signal Battalion, 42nd (Rainbow) Division, U.S. Army, American Expeditionary Force. Clipping scrapbook is on microfilm.

Hiller Family, Papers, 1785-1993, (C3856)
7.2 linear feet
2 volume(s)
Papers of a family of lawyers, farmers, bankers, doctors and business people of Kahoka, Clark County, MO. Includes correspondence, photographs, genealogical records, estate records, diaries, personal account books, deeds, military records, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, manuscripts and miscellaneous material.

Hume, John Robert, World War I Diary, 1917-1918, (C2084)
1 folder(s)
Hume was an army surgeon with the 23rd U.S. Infantry Medical Detachment in the Second Division, A.E.F. Diary, September 6, 1917-February 14, 1918, describes the war in France, medical facilities and staff, troops, battles, living conditions and ra tions, German submarine and troop maneuvers, and John J. Pershing.

Lavinder, O.A., Letters, 1919, (C0353)
1 folder(s)
From a soldier with the A.E.F. in France to his cousin E.M. Douglas of Benton City, MO. Discuss the country, weather, and army life.

Lomax, Victor W., Papers, (SUNP2851)
0.4 linear feet
Correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and questionnaires concerning General John J. Pershing, Pershing Memorial State Park, and World War I.

Longan, Rufus E. ( -1936), Papers, 1879-1936, (C0358)
1 folder(s)
Miscellaneous papers of a brigadier general in the U.S. Army, who was a member of a pioneer family of Pettis County, MO. Papers include a school report; marriage license and certificate; will; several letters; messages of sympathy and news clipping of Longan's funeral; and "The Dirigible," an army newsletter edited by Longan.

Marbut, Curtis Fletcher (1863-1935), Papers, 1852-1983, (C3720)
4.3 linear feet
Personal and professional papers of a geology professor at the University of Missouri, 1895-1910, and soil scientist for U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1910-1935. Includes correspondence, estate and financial records, photographs, publications, manuscripts and maps. Also includes personal correspondence received by Louise Marbut Moomaw and a short series of Civil War letters.

McCutcheon, Welton M., Papers, 1918-1919, (C3821)
6 folder(s)
Letters from McCutcheon to his parents during his service in World War I. Topics include camp life, training, service with the 22nd Railroad Transportation Company in France, Red Cross and YMCA services, descriptions of Cincinnati, OH, Washington, D. C., and a trip to Paris, Reims, and Soissons describing war damage and an uncleared battlefield.

Missouri Peace Society Papers, 1912-1919, (C1805)
1 folder(s)
Bank pass book and three vouchers for the Missouri Peace Society.

Mosley Family, Papers, (WUNP5954)
0.2 linear feet
World War I correspondence, yearbooks from Mokane and Fulton, MO high schools, and awards certificates for the Mosley, Maddox, and McAndrews families.

Nagel, Elsa Louise (1896-1973), Papers, 1905-1973, (C3910)
0.8 linear feet
Papers of an associate professor of German, University of Missouri, 1926-1966. Includes correspondence with family, friends, and soldiers during World War I and World War II. Also present are newspaper clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous items related to the Nagel and Meusch families.

Neighbors, Charles H. (1892-1969) and Chester V. (1896-1959), Papers, 1917-1919, (C3614)
0.6 linear feet
Correspondence of two brothers, their parents, and other relatives while the brothers were in military service in World War I.

Nelson, Earl F. (1884-1945), Papers, 1862-1945 (C0148)
0.2 linear feet
Two Civil War letters; World War II letters; miscellaneous correspondence of Nelson family; speeches by Nelson on U.S. Constitution, history of Sullivan County, and proposal of new Missouri constitution; University of Missouri Law School Foundation bulletin; notes; and other miscellaneous material.

Pattrick, John H. (1888-1970), Papers, 1885-1962, (C1291)
24.5 linear feet, 5 oversize volume(s), 1 audio cassette
Photographs and miscellaneous material of First Lieutenant Pattrick related to his experiences while stationed in France during World War I, as well as material documenting his life before and after the war.

Ray, E. Lansing (1884-1955), Journal, 1918, (C2168)
3 folder(s)
Ray, editor and publisher of the St. Louis GLOBE DEMOCRAT, was a member of a delegation of American newspapermen invited to visit the Allied Western Front, September-November 1918. Records, events, and observations of conditions in England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Describes tours, social and political events, and attitudes of the people.

Robertson, George A.S., Papers, (SUNP2469)
1 folder(s)
Typed document concerning Robertson's performance while in the 141st Aero Squadron.

Rustemeyer Family, Papers, 1884-1953, (C4017)
0.3 linear feet
The Rustemeyer Family papers contain correspondence written to Bernard Rustemeyer by friends and family in Germany after his immigration to America in 1882. The collection also includes newspaper clippings and photographs of the Rustemeyer, Altek�ster, St�ckbrand, and Giese families, and Rustemeyer's hometown, K�rbecke, Germany.

Ryan, N.W., Letter, 1917, (C0482)
1 folder(s)
To Ann Ellen Smith, Cameron, MO, from Houston, TX, Dec. 19, 1917. Discussion of morale of the soldier, and mail and packages as a morale builder. Written by a member of the field artillery stationed at Camp Logan.

Sammons, Edward C., Papers, 1918-1919 (C0403)
1 folder
Two letters written by E.C. Sammons to Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Cortelyou, Kansas City, Missouri, describing his activities in World War I; two postcards; and two clippings giving a history of Sammons' military career.

Scott Family, Papers, 1841-1936, (C3033)
0.3 linear feet
Correspondence, photographs and miscellaneous documents relating to the Lindsey-Kemp-Reeder family of Ohio and the Scott family of Columbia, Missouri, including Civil War correspondence of William L. Kemp and World War I correspondence of future University of Missouri professor D.R. Scott.

Slusher Family, Papers, 1874-1974, (C4028)
1.7 linear feet
The Slusher family papers consist of personal correspondence and account books of the Slushers of Lexington, Missouri, and their extended family who lived in Missouri and Virginia.

Stephens, Blanche Howard (1872-1931), Papers, 1917-1919, (C0060)
1.5 linear feet
Papers of a Columbia, MO, woman active in World War I women's work, who served as 4th District chairman of the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Papers pertain to Liberty Loan, Red Cross, food conservation, child welfare, patriotic education, and related work.

Stigliani Family, Papers, c. 1900-2003, (C4037)
2.2 linear feet
Correspondence, photographs, legal documents, journals, newspaper clippings, World War II materials, and various other papers belonging to the members of Stigliani, D'Andrea, and Vincitorio families, created during the period c. 1900-2003.

SULLIVAN NEWS Collection, 1918-1920, (C2020)
1 folder(s)
Letters written by servicemen at the end of World War I, from the files of the SULLIVAN NEWS.

Taylor, Irene S. (1902-1989), Papers, 1891-1986, (C1220)
1.4 linear feet
Papers of a journalist who worked as a stringer in Paris, France, for several news organizations during the 1930s. Includes correspondence, photographs, articles, and records from her service in the U.S. Army in the 1940s and 1950s.

Thompson, Stephen W., Letter, 1918, (C1729)
1 folder(s)
To Squire H. Anderson, New York City, from France, Mar. 18, 1918. Thompson, A World War I pilot, wrote about mail censorship, sightseeing in Paris, Parisian street system and architecture, entertainment, and weather. Description of a bombing raid and a "Boche attack."

Vanmeter Family, Papers, 1836-1948, (C0414)
3 folder(s)
Business papers, tax receipts, real estate documents, and World War I letters of a Saline County, MO, family. Farm record books kept by A.J. Vanmeter, 1859-1871; bank checkbook; and travel diary of a motor trip from Missouri to California and back in 1922.

Westover, John G., Collection, 1910-1946, (C3733)
1.1 linear feet
Correspondence between members of a Missouri family, including three sons in the service, during World War II. The letters deal largely with family matters, but also include descriptions of military bases, a soldier's daily routine and training, and people, cities, and countries in Africa and Europe. Also included are letters from an uncle who was in the service during World War I and in the 1920s.

White, Richard Drace (1877-1953), Papers, 1895-1953,(C3624)
0.5 linear feet
Unpublished autobiography, correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings of a Missourian who graduated from the United States Naval Academy, spent forty years on active duty in the Navy, was made a Rear Admiral, and served in the diplomatic corps.

Wilferth, Estella (1896-1978), Papers, 1912-1962, (C3035)
0.2 linear feet
A collection of correspondence written to Estella Wilferth from friends and family members, mostly during World War I. The letters cover topics concerning local events, weather, daily activities, and feelings about the war from the perspective of both soldiers and civilians.

World War I, Collection, 1917-1921, (C3223)
1.4 linear feet
Clippings largely from Kansas City and St. Louis, MO, newspapers regarding World War I soldiers from Missouri; the 35th, 89th, and Rainbow Divisions; and the Red Cross and hospital work. Also includes political cartoons, war statistics, and county casualty lists.