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.
A list of all Minneapolis and Hennepin County marines, sailors, soldiers, and nurses who died while in service in World War I. The roster was accepted by the War Records Committee for the dedication of trees on the Victory Memorial Driveway, held June 11, 1921. Includes a supplement with additional names to be honored on May 30, 1922.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
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.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Kittson County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This volume tells the story of Base Hospital 26, which was formed at the University of Minneota and organized by Dr. Sam Robinson, chest surgeion on the Mayo Clinic staff. The dates of operation for the Base Hospital 26 were Dec. 15, 1917, to May 3, 1919. It was mobilized and trained in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and arrived in Fort McPherson, Georgia, on Dec. 31, 1917. Major Arthur A. Law of Minneapolis was the director. The unit trained with other units in Georgia and by March 1918 the personnel had increased to a number sufficient for a 1,000-bed hospital. Base Hospital 26 staff were the first to arrive at the Hospital Center in Allerey, France, where they began to set up hospital services to aid the soldiers in World War I. The Rochester men enlisted in that city and were sworn in by Dr. Robinson, recruiting officer and organizer.
Instructions to the Chief of Police of all municipalities greater than 10,000 in population from the War Department regarding cooperation with military intelligence.
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.
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 World War One activities in Jackson 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 Kandiyohi County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Letter signed by Joseph A. Wessel, United States Marshal to Stillwater Police Department regarding the failure of Edward Wagner to register on time, dated March 26, 1918.
Cyrus Foss Chamberlain died while serving in the Foreign Legion of the French Army as a candidate for the Lafayette Flying Corps. This book of correspondence was published for family and friends. The letters, written to his mother and father, describe the last year of Chamberlain's life and his experiences in WWI.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library