Overview of the Robert Arrowsmith papers

Processed by Hoover Institution Archives Staff.

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Stanford University

Stanford, California 94305-6010

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Overview of the Robert Arrowsmith papers

Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford University

Stanford, California

Processed by:: Hoover Institution Archives Staff
Date Completed:: 2008
Encoded by:: Machine-readable finding aid created derived from MARC record by Aileen Shon.

Collection Summary

Title: Robert Arrowsmith papers,

Dates: 1914-1923

Collection Number: XX135

Creator: Arrowsmith, Robert, 1860-1928.

Collection Size: 2 oversize boxes, 4 envelopes (0.8 linear feet)

Repository: Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford, California 94305-6010

Abstract: Correspondence, clippings, other printed matter, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to conditions in German-occupied Belgium during World War I, relief activities of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, and war loan and relief publicity in the United States.

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives

Languages: English

Administrative Information

Access

Collection is open for research.

Access to audiovisual materials requires at least two weeks advance notice. Audiovisual materials include sound recordings, video recordings, and motion picture film. Hoover staff will determine whether use copies of the materials requested can be made available. Some materials may not be accessible even with advance notice. Please contact the Hoover Institution Archives for further information.

Publication Rights

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Robert Arrowsmith papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog Socrates at http://library.stanford.edu/webcat . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in Socrates is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid.

Biographical/Historical Note

Member, Commission for Relief in Belgium, 1915-1917.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, clippings, other printed matter, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to conditions in German-occupied Belgium during World War I, relief activities of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, and war loan and relief publicity in the United States.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Commission for Relief in Belgium (1914-1930)

International relief.

World War, 1914-1918--Belgium.

World War, 1914-1918--Civilian relief.

World War, 1914-1918--United States.

Belgium--History--German occupation, 1914-1918.

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