Narrative history of World War One activities in Isanti County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of war activities in Anoka County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Otter Tail County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
The book emphasizes the service of the men and women from Becker County, Minnesota, during World War I. Individuals who served are included with a portrait and briefly summarizes the personal history and service to the country during WWI. In general, each entry includes an image, where and when born, parents, branch, unit, and where trained. The entry also includes where and when they served and, sadly, if the person was wounded or where, when, and how they died. The volume also describes activities in Becker County to support the war effort, such as the Red Cross and Liberty Loan activities, as well as the county draft board, the Home Guard, fuel and food adminstrations, and the American Legion. The volume also includes an illustrated review and a timeline of events of World War I.
Diary of Sgt. Philip Olson who served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917, aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was eventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. In addition, he had various duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kits through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, Olson took a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Large scrapbook containing photographs, post cards, German and French wartime currency, day passes, and other miscellanea from Sgt. Phillip Olson's time in France and Germany during World War I. Sgt. Philip Olson served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917 aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was not uneventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. He had various other duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kit through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, he was able to take a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York. Olson's journal of the time, a companion document to this scrapbook, is also in the Hennepin County Library collection in Minnesota Reflections
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Blue Earth County, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Certifcate acknowledging Maclester College's spirirt of patriotism and devotion of the country regarding the establishment of and operaiton of a unit of the Students Army Training Corps.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Chisage County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Clay County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Soldiers of St. Peter's Co. K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard in front of the Armory and the Library. The label indicates that they were leaving to fight in World War One.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Cottonwood County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dakota County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dodge County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Fillmore County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Freeborn County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Goodhue County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.