United States Army Corps of Engineers, 25th Regiment, Company A
Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Directory of members and history of the 25th Engineers Regiment, A company of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The roster includes a listing of officers and enlisted men by state with their addresses.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine. People are waving American flags and are standing along the street. Automobiles are lined up in the parade. The church, hotel, garage and other buildings are also visible.
Armistice Day parade on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine with the street lights hanging from wire. The Bank and saloon buildings are in the background. The parade floats include a submarine chaser and German submarine. American flags are flying.
Directory of members of the 25th Engineers Regiment, B Company of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The roster includes information about transfers and deaths to regiment members.
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.
Minnesota National Guard, First Infantry, Company I
Date Created:
1909
Description:
A collection of short essays written by members of the 1st Infantry of the Minnesota National Guard. In addition to reminiscences of the war, the book includes names and records of members and ex-members of Company "I" and photographs of some members.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
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.
Mann, William A.; Barry, T. H.; Wood, Fred B.; Rhinow, W. F.
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Correspondence sent between the War Department Militia Bureau and the Adjutant General of Minnesota requesting the names of officers assigned to various departments within the office of the Adjutant General.
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.
World War I veterans blank record form for the Washington County War History, Washington County, Minnesota. The form was used to capture name, birth date, parental information, address, service record, and occupation.
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
District Communications Superintendent's explanation of the President's Executive Order, dated April 6th, 1917, regarding use of radio communication during the period of 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.