Ethol Fred Nordman photograph collection, circa 1917-1924, 1968

Summary

Creator:

Nordman, Ethol Fred, 1896-1981

Abstract:

Soldier from Ann Arbor, Mich., member of 337th Field Hospital who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes photographs taken during training at Camp Custer, Michigan and while in Russia; also photos of Michigan National Guard troops at Camp Grayling, Michigan; and photographs of the Nordman family in Ann Arbor, and of the Merchants Delivery Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Extent:

1 volume
1 oversize folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

92652 AA UAl

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The album contains ca. 80 photographs, including scenes of men at Camp Custer, on board ship, and on patrol in Russia, an ice-covered river, barracks scenes, pictures of Russian people and scenery, prisoners, warships on a river, and scenes of men in Brest, France. Also included is a large group portrait of the 337th Field Hospital taken at Camp Custer, a snapshot of a 1968 Polar Bear Association ceremony, photos of the Michigan National Guard at Camp Grayling in the 1920s, photos of the Merchants Delivery Company Ann Arbor, and family scenes in Ann Arbor.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Ann Arbor, Mich., served with 337th Field Hospital.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Nicholas Marsh, of Pinckney, Michigan, in 1983 (Donor no.: 6946 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Military camps.
World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Merchants Delivery Company.
Michigan. National Guard.
Nordman family.
Nordman, Ethol Fred, 1896-1981.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.
Camp Grayling (Mich.)
Fort Custer (Mich.)
Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Business enterprises.