Nora G. Frisbie papers, 1918-1982 (scattered dates)

Summary

Creator:

Frisbie, Nora G., collector

Abstract:

Her uncle, Robert Granville served as a sergeant, 337th Field Hospital in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes two papers, 1982, consisting of typescripts of letters of Robert Granville, written while in military training at Camp Custer, 1917-1918, and as a member of the Polar Bear expedition; also scattered clippings, and photograph.

Extent:

1 folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

88311 Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The paper includes biographical information about Frisbie's uncle, Robert Granville, who served as sergeant, 337th Field Hospital, and transcriptions of several of his letters, Nov. 1917-March 1919. The letters include descriptions of army life at Camp Custer, his daily routine at Archangel, and the Russian people and their customs. A photograph of Granville is also included.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Nora G. Frisbie, of Claremont, California, in 1982 (Donor no.: 6839 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Granville, Robert, 1886-1964.

Places:

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