Preliminary Inventory to the Thomas James Orbison Papers, 1919-1922
Processed by Hoover Institution Archives staff; machine-readable finding aid created by
James Lake
Hoover Institution Archives
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Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Preliminary Inventory to the Thomas James Orbison Papers, 1919-1922
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Contact Information
- Hoover Institution Archives
- Stanford University
- Stanford, California 94305-6010
- Phone: (650) 723-3563
- Fax: (650) 725-3445
- Email: archives@hoover.stanford.edu
- Processed by:
- Hoover Institution Archives staff
- Encoded by:
- James Lake
© 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Thomas James Orbison Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1919-1922
Collection number: XX107
Creator:
Orbison, Thomas J. (Thomas James), 1866-1938
Collection Size:
3 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 slide box, 1 oversize folder
((3.3 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Diaries, writings, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to relief work in Latvia at the
end of World War I.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
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copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Thomas James Orbison papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Materials were 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 at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Access Points
American Relief Administration. European Children's Fund.
International relief.
World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918--Civilian relief.
World War, 1914-1918--Latvia.
Latvia.
Slides (Photography)
Container List
Box 1, Folder 1
Typewritten copy of diary written by Dr. Orbison while serving with the American Relief Administration in Latvia, 1919-1920
Folder 2
Manuscript copy of same diary
Folder 3
"The Bermondt Affair," typescript copy of article by Dr. Orbison
Folder 4
"Review of Latvia and the Activity of the Latvian Children's Relief Association," typescript, 1921 February-1922 June
Folder 5
Children's letters and hand-painted pictures presented to Dr. Orbison by the "American Children Kitchen at No. 4 Dunamunde
Str., Hagensberg."
Folder 6
Felt-covered folder, with hand-painted and embroidered design on front cover, containing photographs and scroll thanking Dr.
Orbison for the assistance rendered the "poor Russian military families" in Riga. Presented 1920 July 20
Folder 7
Letter of gratitude to Dr. Orbison from Ulmanis, Prime Minister of Latvia, 1920 July 23
Box 2, Folder 1
Album of photographs with metal plate on cover inscribed to Dr. Orbison by people of Dvinsk (Donaburg, Latvia), 1920 July 23
Folder 2
Gray leather album of photographs presented "by the Strand Section composed of very poor fishing communities (near Riga),"
1920 July 11
Folder 3
Red buckram folio containing photographs, letters, and other momentos expressing thanks and gratitude from the people of Latvia
Box 3, Folder 1
"Children, Inc.," manuscript regarding T. J. Orbison's relief work in Latvia
Large album of photographs, hand-woven design and heavy metal plaque on front cover, presented to Dr. Orbison by city of Courland
(Latvia), where first American Relief Administration feeding station was opened
Suede case with metal plaque, corners, and clasp, containing scroll of thanks and photographs, presented to Dr. Orbison by
the people of Riga, 1920 July 24
Leather case with multi-colored, enameled metal corners and plaque on front cover, containing scroll expressing appreciation
to Dr. Orbison from members of the dental profession of the Free Clinic for Children, Riga, Latvia
Box: 5, Oversize folder :
Incremental materials
Scope and Content Note
This addition to the collection has not yet been described. Please let the Hoover Institution Archvies know if you would like
to see this material described.
