Leon R. Swihart collection, 1863, 1918-1960s (scattered dates)

Summary

Creator:

Swihart, Leon R., collector

Abstract:

Collected materials include Civil War diary (1863) of William Harts, soldier with Co. B, 1st Michigan Infantry; also papers of Leon Bell, member of 339th Infantry (Polar Bears) sent to northern Russia after World War I.

Extent:

0.5 linear feet
1 oversize folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

03127 Aa 2 UAm

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

Collected materials include Civil War diary (1863) of William Harts, soldier with Co. B, 1st Michigan Infantry; also papers of Leon Bell, member of 339th Infantry (Polar Bears) sent to northern Russia after World War I.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Leon R. Swihart, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 2003 (Donor no.: 9354 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Diaries.
Photographs.
Postcards.

Names:

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865). Company B.
United States. Army. Infantry, 339th.
Harts, William.
Bell, Leon.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.