S.R. Leland papers 1918-1924

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S.R. Leland papers 1918-1924

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1729

S.R. Leland was an American clergyman. Collection consists of letters, 1918-1919, by Leland to his wife while he was YMCA secretary with the A.E.F. in France and England, describing the English and French countryside, his duties as YMCA secretary (including problems in securing supplies and entertainment for soldiers), and conditions of troops in France. Also, letters to him and an undated account by A.E. Hungerford of the torpedoing of the S.S. Oronsa, on which Leland sailed to England.

.2 linear foot (7 folders)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311655

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Leland, S. R

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S.R. Leland was an American clergyman. From the guide to the S.R. Leland papers, 1918-1924, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

YMCA of the USA

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Hungerford, A. E

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Oronsa (Ship)

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...