Ben Byrnes collection of Ralph B. Creamer WWI diaries, 1918
Scope and Contents
Group of 4 manuscript diaries dated June to December 1918, written in great detail by Ralph B. Creamer (579th Ambulance Service, US Army) about his experiences [as a mechanic] in WWI -- from his training at Allentown, Pennsylvania, to his service in Italy, and including the time leading up to the Armistice.
Dates
- Creation: 1918-06 - 1918-12
Creator
- Creamer, Ralph B. (Author, Person)
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 Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright.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.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box (4 pocket diaries))
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Collection shelved on 3rd floor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase
Source
- Byrnes, Ben (Former owner, Person)
- Charles Apfelbaum Rare Manuscripts and Archives (Bookseller, Organization)
Subject
- United States. Army. Ambulance Service, 579th (Organization)
- Title
- Ben Byrnes collection of Ralph B. Creamer WWI diaries, 1918
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Milissa Burkart
- Date
- 2013 September
- 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