Papers, 1910-1975 (bulk 1918-1933).

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Papers, 1910-1975 (bulk 1918-1933).

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Collection has six categories: correspondence, 1917-1918; addresses and writings, 1918-1933; miscellany, 1917-1957; clippings and printed material, 1918-1975; pictures, 1918-1920s; and volumes, 1924-1952. Correspondence includes commendations, and military orders including a facsimile of John J. Pershing's signature. Williams' writings include a personal account of his war experiences, including descriptions of the tunnels dug by the Germans on the Hindenburg Line. There is detailed information on Williams' division, its members and engagements. Printed materials includes clippings about Durham's water supply including the Flat River Dam. World War I photographs include members of Company D, 105th Engineers, and the ZEALANDIA. Some photos are from the early 1920s and some show a clearing of land for the building of an electric power plant in Asheville, N.C. The volumes include a report on the power possibilities of the Flat River; a report on water improvements for Durham, N.C.; an annual report of Durham, N.C.; and a report on steps necessary to insure electric power in Rocky Mount, N.C.

127 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406759

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948

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Career Army officer who served in the Philippines as an adjutant general and engineer officer, collector of customs, and cavalry squadron commander, participating in actions against the Tausug (Moros), 1899-1903; later apppointed governor of Moro Province and commander, Department of Mindanao, 1909-1913. Well-known for his command of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, 1917-1919. From the description of General John J. Pershing photograph collection [pictu...

Williams, Daniel McGregor, 1890-1975.

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UNC graduate, civil engineer, water resources expert, and member of Company D of the 105th Engineers Regiment of the 30th Division of the American Expeditionary Force in the latter part of World War I. From the description of Papers, 1910-1975 (bulk 1918-1933). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38754514 ...

United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. 30th Division.

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