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Bernstein, Scott Howard. The American North Russian Expeditionary Force, 1918-1919
Godfrey J. Anderson papers, Undated
1 volume (86 pages)
"In Russia's Fields" poem, by Joel R. Moore
Newspaper article, includes photographs
Photograph, 339th Infantry, Supply Company
Photograph, First Co. "H" - 339th Inf. Men buried in Russia (names of Claus Graham, Harley Avery, and Frank Silkatis visible in photograph)
Photograph, Gen. Richardson with men at front
World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps
XIV. World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps.
The David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs consist of 193 gelatin silver prints produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Allied Forces' Polar Bear Expedition in Russia from 1918-1919. Most photographs have annotations on the back with identifying information for individuals and locations pictured. The U.S. Army, 339th Infantry Regiment is heavily represented in these images. Scenes depicted include interior and exterior shots of military buildings and Russian villages, soldiers engaging in various tasks and recreational activities, and transportation via pony-led sleighs. Of note are photographs of funerals for fallen soldiers, soldiers preparing to depart from England and Scotland to Russia, soldiers receiving medals for bravery as well as images of Russian citizens and Sami people.