James B. Sibley papers, 1918-1919

Summary

Creator:

Sibley, James B.

Abstract:

Soldier from Detroit, Mich., member of Co. E, 339th U.S. Infantry who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes diary of service in Russia, Nov.7, 1918-Jan.14, 1919 and other war-related papers.

Extent:

2 boxes
2 folders

Language:

English.

Call Number:

86638 Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers include a diary, Nov. 1918-Jan. 1919, describing daily life, monotony, the weather, and fighting at Kodish, Dec. 1918. Also included are newspaper clippings, miscellanea, and photographs. Also artifacts: helmet, shell casing trench art (75 mm), 37 mm shell, VFW Post 436 cap, and uniform insignia. (The photographs and artifacts have not been digitized.)

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Detroit, Mich., served as corporal, Co. E, 339th Infantry.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by James B. Sibley, of Caseville, Michigan, in 1965 (Donor no.: 4267 ), and by Joanne Hill, of Gladstone, Michigan, in 2009 (Donor no.: 10200 .

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Diaries.
Artifacts.
Dog tags.
Garrison caps.
Helmets.
Photographs.
Shells (ammunition)
Trench art.

Names:

Sibley, James B.

Places:

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