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Finding-Aid for the Ralph Mitchell Weed Collection (MUM00465)

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Descriptive Summary
PURL:
http://purl.oclc.org/umarchives/MUM00465/
Creator:
Weed, Ralph Mitchell
Title:
Ralph Mitchell Weed Collection.
Inclusive Dates:
1918-1919
Materials in:
English
Abstract:
Collection consists of correspondence, a datebook, and various documents related to the life of Ralph Mitchell Weed. Items were created 1918-1919.
Quantity:
1 box.
Number:
MUM00465
Location:
C-9.
Repository :
The University of Mississippi
J.D. Williams Library
Department of Archives and Special Collections
P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848, USA
Phone: 662.915.7408
Fax: 662.915.5734
E-Mail: archive@olemiss.edu
URL: https://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/archives/
Cite as:
Ralph Mitchell Weed Collection (MUM00465). The Department of Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi.

Historical Note
Ralph Mitchell Weed's experiences in World War I offer a unique glimpse into a southern soldier's life during The Great War. A Winona, MS, native, Weed began his military career as a Private at Camp Beauregard, LA, in January of 1918. After a period of informal training in LA, Private Weed traveled to Camp Merritt in New Jersey for a more intense session of formal military instruction. Finally, in June of 1918 Weed was sent overseas to France to join in the conflict. Now a Corporal in the 38th Infantry of the United States Army, Weed saw action at the Battle of the Marne, the St. Mihiel Offensive, and the Argonne-Meuse Offensive. After the war, Weed remained in Germany as a peacekeeper until July of 1919.

Scope and Contents Note
Collection consists of correspondence, a datebook, and various documents related to the life of Ralph Mitchell Weed. Items were created 1918-1919.

Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Open.
Use Restriction
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Container List

Folder 1: Correspondence from Corp. Ralph Mitchell Weed to various family members and friends during World War I.


Folder 2: Corp. Ralph Mitchell Weed's personal date book.

Folder 3: Various biographical and genealogical information.@


Subject and Date Index

Food Rations
  1918-14-01, 1 page
  1918-20-05, 1 page

Comradery
  1918-14-01, 1 page@

Guarding Prisoners
  1918-17-02, 1 page

Orders
  1918-17-02, 1 page

Exams
  1918-19-05, 1 page

Morale
  1918-09-05, 1 page

Sheffield -- State Treasurer
  1918-20-05, 1 page

Germans
  1918-20-05, 1 page
  1918-05-06, 1 page
  1918-02-02, 1 page
  
Death
  1918-20-05, 1 page

New York City
  1918-04-06, 1 page
  1919-05-06, 1 page

Northern Troops
  1918-05-06, 1 page

African American Troops
  1918-07-06, 1 page
  1918-07-06, 1 page
  1919-22-06, 1 page

Censorship
  1918-10-06, 1 page
  1918-03-07, 1 page
  1918-20-07, 1 page

Patriotism
  1918-03-07, 1 page


Monuments/Memorials
  1918-03-07, 1 page
  1918-11-05, 1 page
  1919-09-03, 1 page

Y.M.C.A.
  1918-03-07, 2 pages
  1919-11-05, 2 pages

Red Cross
  1918-03-07, 2 pages

Wilson Bridge
  1918-16-07, 1 page

Tobacco
  1918-16-07, 1 page

Combat
  1918-13-08, 1 page
  1918-10-28, 1 page

Trenches
  1918-11-24, 1 page

End of War
  1918-12-22, 1 page

Disease
  1919-05-01, 1 page
  1919-02-02, 1 page
  1919-16-06, 1 page

Veterans of Foreign Wars
  1919-28-03, 1 page

National Guard
  1919-20-04, 1 page

Brig. Gen. McAlexander
  1919-11-05, 1 page

Gas
  1919-21-05, 2 pages

Women
  1919-13-06, 1 page
  1919-22-06, 1 page

African American Women
  1919-22-06, 1 page

Peace Treaty
  1919-29-06, 1 page

Government Pensions
  1919-06-07, 1 page