In Bolshevik hands, 1918-1920, undated

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Creator:: Dawson, Robert.
Abstract:: Reminiscence of Robert Dawson, a soldier in the Royal Scots who served in Archangel, Russia, 1918-1919, and later taken prisoner by the Bolsheviks.
Extent:: 1 folder
Language:: English.
Call Number:: 2010083 Aa 1
Authors:: Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Scope and Content:: The reminiscence (41 p., photocopy) details his capture, stays in hospital, observations of the Russian people, buildings, social customs, and his subsequent release.
Biographical / Historical:: Robert Dawson was a soldier in the Royal Scots who served in Archangel, Russia 1918-1919, and later taken prisoner by the Bolsheviks.
Acquisition Information:: The collection was donated by Mrs. Jesse Parks in 2010 (Donor no.: 10348 ).

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Subjects:: Prisoners of war -- Soviet Union -- History.
Polar Bear Expedition.
Names:: Great Britain. Army. Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). Battalion, 2/10th.
Dawson, Robert.
Places:: Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.

PREFERRED CITATION:: item, folder title, box no., In Bolshevik hands, 1918-1920, by Robert Dawson, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan