Frank W. Douma diary, 1918-1919, 1959

Summary

Creator:

Douma, Frank W., 1893-1976

Abstract:

Soldier from Holland, Mich., member of Co. D, 339th U.S. Infantry who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes description of army life and battles of the Polar Bear campaign; also includes a reminiscence of a tour of Russia, 1959, with a teachers group.

Extent:

1 folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

86705 Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The diary, July 1918-July 1919, is a photostat of a typescript, and describes Douma's daily life and the weather as well as fighting at Seltso, Sept. 1918; Toulgas, Nov. 1918; Vistafka, Feb.-March 1919; and Kurgomen, April-May 1919. The collection also includes a reminiscence of a tour of Russia, 1959, with a teachers' group.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Holland, Mich., served as corporal, Co. D, 339th Infantry.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Mrs. Frank W. Douma, of Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1978 (Donor no.: 6176 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Diaries.

Names:

Douma, Frank W., 1893-1976.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.
Holland (Mich.)