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Andrew Babicki collection, 1916-1936

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Summary

Creator:
Babicki, Andrew.
Abstract:
Collected papers documenting the role of Michigan in World War I, including the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1919, the "Polar Bear Expedition."
Extent:
1 linear foot
4 oversize folders
238 MB
Language:
English
Call Number:
2009120 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Len Coombs, 2010; Olga Virakhovskaya

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes diary (1918-1919) of Henry Ahrens, 330th Field Artillery; scrapbook (1916-1936) of Ernest Kaser, 126th and 128th Infantry; papers of Thomas J. McCarthy, 339th Infantry, chiefly relating to disability and insurance; papers of Carl G. Olson, 337th Infantry, including a letter received from relatives; papers of Jesse H. Stage, 160th Depot Brigade, Camp Custer, including letters received from relatives; pamphlets from the YMCA, Red Cross and other publishers; ration cards, artifacts, and photographs.

Photographs and postcards of Camp Custer, Mich.; group photos of members of 32nd Division in the Army of Occupation in Germany, 1919; 160th Depot Brigade, Camp Custer; oversize group portraits of members of 41st Machine Gun Battalion; 107th Supply Battalion; 214th Field Signal Battalion; 330th Field Artillery; Company B, 337th Infantry; 339th Infantry; 2nd Company, Officers' Training School, Camp Custer; and survivors of the troop ship Tuscania; portraits of members of 339th and 340th Infantry; photos of 126th and 128th Infantry in scrapbook of Ernest Kaser; postcard of military parade in Flint, Mich.; 330th Field Artillery pennant.

Biographical / Historical:

Andrew Babicki is a resident of Dearborn, Mich., and collector of documents relating to Michigan's role in World War I.

Acquisition Information:
The collection was donated by Andrew Babicki, of Dearborn, Michigan, beginning in 2009 (Donor No. 10186 ).
Accruals:

Further additions to the collection are expected.

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

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The collection is open for research use.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright is not held by the Regents of the University of Michigan. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

item, folder title, box. no., Andrew Babicki collection, 1916-1936, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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Collection

Andrew Babicki collection, 1916-1936
Call Number 2009120 Aa 2
Total components 70
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-08-08