Archive Record
Metadata
Collection |
Lawrence E. McCrossin Papers |
Object ID |
MC004 |
Object Type |
Manuscript |
Title |
Lawrence E. McCrossin papers, 1917-1919 |
Creator |
McCrossin, Lawrence E. |
Scope & Content |
1/2 document case Papers of Lawrence E. McCrossin. Includes newspaper clippings and printed material. C. 1917-1919. See Finding Aid Lawrence E. McCrossin, a Philadelphia native, was a field secretary for the Knights of Columbus Committee on War Activities and Division of Allotments & Supplies in France towards the end of World War I. Prior to this, McCrossin was secretary for the Philadelphia Typographical Union No. 2. The Lawrence E. McCrossin papers date from 1917 to 1919 and contain travel orders, receipts, inventory lists, and security passes related to McCrossin's activities in Europe. Most of the correspondence issued through the Knights of Columbus deals with supply and personnel data. Also included are referrals from noted officials Richard V. Farley of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Major Thomas F. Meehan of the United States Army; booklets on the subject of various aspects of French life and government along with literature on the Republic of Ireland; and copies of the Chicago Tribune and New York Herald Tribune focusing on the Versailles Treaty and different post-World War I issues. Some materials in French. |
Extent of Description |
1 box; .2 linear feet |
People |
McCrossin, Lawrence E. |
Subjects |
World War, 1914-1918. World War, 1914-1918--Armistices. France. Philadelphia (Pa.) Knights of Columbus. Committee on War Activities. Pamphlets. Programs. Correspondence. Clippings. |
Access Conditions |
This collection is open to researchers. |
Finding Aids |
To view legacy finding aid click here |
Dates of Creation |
1917-1919 |