Papers pertaining to University of Virginia alumni in World War I, 1913-1920.

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Papers pertaining to University of Virginia alumni in World War I, 1913-1920.

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The collection contains printed material, photographs and memorabilia, most of which was gathered under the auspices of the University of Virginia European Bureau in Paris. The printed material includes pamphlets and advertisements concerning the American University Union in Europe and other American university bureaus, the Y.M.C.A., and the Red Cross; newsclippings re: University of Virginia alumni and World War I; tour guides; French memorabilia, and a University of Virginia Overseas Alumni Directory. There are many photographs of University of Virginia alumni in uniform and a smaller group of university scenes and events prior to U.S. entry into the war. Of interest are memorabilia of James R. McConnell, a member of the Lafayette Escadrille, and photographs of a Jefferson's Day Centennial Celebration, April 12-13, 1919.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Jefferson's Day Centennial Celebration (1919 : Paris, France)

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American University Union in Europe.

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McConnell, James R. (James Rogers), 1887-1917

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University of Virginia student; ambulance driver in France and aviator in the "Lafayette Escadrille"; author of "Flying for France"; killed in aerial combat above the Somme battlefields, March 19, 1917. From the description of Papers of James Rogers McConnell, 1915-1977 (bulk 1915-1917). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 50861130 ...

Lafayette Escadrille.

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University of Virginia. European Bureau

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Crenshaw, Lewis Dabney, 1884-1947,

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Secretary, University of Virginia Alumni Association; Director, University of Virginia European Bureau. From the description of Papers of Lewis Dabney Crenshaw [manuscript], 1917-1936. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647829427 Crenshaw was a University of Virginia student and secretary of the Alumni Association. From the description of Photograph : of Lewis Dabney Crenshaw, 1908 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833551 ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

France. Armée. Service Aéronautique, Escadrille no. 124.

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