Prisoner of war journal (2 of 2), 1918
Contents
One (1) hardcover journal of notes from Archibald's time as a prisoner of war, 1918. Two (2) pages of narrative notes on Archibald's captivity covering the period of November 10-12, 1918 describe punishment of fellow prisoners for an escape attempt, the takeover of the prison camp by Marines, German soldiers being stripped of insignia (or killed if they refuse), confirmation of the armistice, movement of Army from the Front. Thirteen (13) additional pages of names, ranks, capture dates, and home addresses of fellow soldiers; canned food inventory and list of meals; and a transcript of a statement by Robert Lansing on the German armistice, dated October 15, 1918.
Dates
- Creation: 1918
Creator
- From the Collection: Archibald, Norman S., 1894-1975 (Person)
Language of Materials
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
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874
curator@museumofflight.org