James Lisa Papers, 1889-1926.

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James Lisa Papers, 1889-1926.

Papers, 1889-1910, of Dr. James R. Lisa, a native of Calumet, Michigan and World War I veteran. Includes a Distinguished Service Cross medal, correspondence (some in Italian), photographs and certificates (some in Italian)

0.23 cubic feet; 1/2 manuscript box (legal size)

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United States. Department of State

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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs. The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and o...

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Dr. James R. Lisa was born in Calumet, Michigan in 1889, although he was a longtime resident of New York City before moving to Medford, New Jersey. Lisa was a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War I and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he was associated with Doctor's Hospital, New York City, from which he retired. He was past president of the Pathology Society and a 50-year member of the George Washington Lodge No. 285, F. &...