WWI diary located at RH MS C55, September 12, 1917-May 10, 1918
Sub-Series — Volume: 1
Call Number: RH MS C55
Scope and Contents
Smith wrote this diary as a young lieutenant with the American Expeditionary Forces in England and France during World War I. The diary, which begins with Smith's departure from New York City aboard a troop ship, the "Mongolia," is quite detailed and anecdotal. The diary ends with an entry for May 10, 1918, while Smith is convalescing from a knee operation. Diary entries for October 8-10, 1917, and February 9-13, 1918, laid in back of diary (18 leaves.)
Dates
- Creation: September 12, 1917-May 10, 1918
Extent
1 volume : Unpaged, handwritten in blank book. ; 21 cm
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository