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Prisoner of war journal (1 of 2), 1918

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Contents

One (1) pocket notebook with notes from Archibald's time as a prisoner of war, 1918. Three (3) pages of narrative notes on Archibald's captivity covering the period of September 14-21, 1918 describe his arrival at Karlsruhe, being confined and questioned, an American aviator who survived a plane crash and other Allied soldiers in captivity with him, being fed and clothed by the Red Cross. Five (5) additional pages include notes on accounting, addresses (presumably fellow prisoners to keep in touch with after the war), letters received, and what appears to be score keeping for a game. German notebook with 1918 and 1919 calendars printed on first and last pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1918

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.8 Cubic Feet (3 5-inch legal size document boxes, 1 2-inch legal size document box, and 1 oversize folder)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874


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