John Archibald Campbell Colston WWI diaries, 1914-1915
Scope and Contents
Diaries of John Archibald Campbell Colston, a John Hopkins urologist who served with the AEF during WWI. Documenting Colston's participation as one of the medical staff working for the AEF, tracing his activities from his departure on September 15, 1914 through Tuesday, February 23 the following year. A valuable first-hand look at the Great War, from the prospective of a doctor who served.
Dates
- Creation: 1914 - 1915
Creator
- Colston, John Archibald Campbell, Dr. , 1886-1971 (Author, Person)
Language
These materials are in English.
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Use and Copyright
This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
After the war, Colston would continue his medical career, achieving some distinction in prostate surgery, vis-a-vis as a response to cancer.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Physical Location
Collection shelved on 3rd floor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase
Physical Description
Black faux leatherette bindings, well worn. Handwritten primarily in blue-black fountain pen ink. Some smoke damage.
Source
- Tavistock Books (Bookseller, Organization)
Subject
- United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces (Organization)
- Title
- John Archibald Campbell Colston WWI diaries, 1914-1915
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Milissa Burkart
- Date
- 2015 October
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu