Collection HM1/700 - George O. Springer Papers 1919-1920

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Reference code

US MCUSAA HM1/700

Title

George O. Springer Papers 1919-1920

Date(s)

  • 1918-1989 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.20 Linear Feet; 1 half archives box

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Archival history

Photographs were at one time separated from other manuscript materials and designated as HM4-333.  In 2011, the photos were reunited with HM1-700.

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Content and structure area

Scope and content

These papers consist primarily of a memoir and photographs of Springer's service with the Friends Unit of the Red Cross from 1919 to 1920.  Also included are photographs and documentation of a car he built while serving in post World War I France, official documents pertaining to his service, family photographs depicting his parents (Valentine and Marie Esch Springer) and brothers, and miscellaneous material.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

3/13/1989, George O. Springer, Acc. 5765-5766

9/6/1989, Dora Oyer, Acc. 2012-42

7/19/1989, Leonard Gross, Acc. 5779

System of arrangement

Flat

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

These materials are open for public research.

Conditions governing reproduction

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.

Language of material

  • English

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Trench art collection and other artifacts formerly found in HM12-39 transferred to the Mennonite Historical Library and the Museum of the Soldier, Portland, Indiana.  Natural history materials transferred to Goshen College.

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At one time, the photographs were cataloged separately as HM4-333SC. In 2/2011, they were merged into this collection, HM1-700.

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ArchonInternalCollectionID:393

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Dates of creation revision deletion

2011-02-11

Language(s)

  • English

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