Joel Roscoe Moore papers, 1917-1929, 1940, 1949-1952

Summary

Creator:

Moore, Joel Roscoe, 1879-

Abstract:

Soldier from LaCrosse, Wisc., captain of Co. M, 339th U.S. Infantry who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes miscellaneous citations, orders, and correspondence relating to his activities with the Polar Bear regiment; also photographs.

Extent:

9 folders

Language:

English.

Call Number:

86586 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers contain primarily certificates and personal documents. The photographs include pictures of American and foreign soldiers, Russian people and scenes, and naval ships; also pictures of the 1929 memorial services for bodies returned from Russia, Polar Bear Association reunions, and personal photographs. Printed maps have been removed from the collection and cataloged separately.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, served as captain, Co. M, 339th Infantry.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Judge and Mrs. John W. Fitzgerald, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, in 1967 (Donor no.: 4510 , and by Mrs. Joseph Spiteri, of Hillsdale, Michigan, in 1969 (Donor no.: 4787 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.
Memorial rites and ceremonies.
Military parades and ceremonies.
Monuments and memorials.
Ships.
Soldiers -- American -- Russia (Federation)
Veterans -- Michigan.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Polar Bear Association.
Moore, Joel Roscoe, 1879-

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.