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George W. Sadlo WWI journal, 1918-1921

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-018

Scope and Contents

Small journal, kept in a German pocket notebook, with handwritten entries by George W. Saldo while en route to and in France during the final months of the war; entries continue for several months following the Armistice. George W. Sadlo served as Musician 1st Class in the HQ Band GHQ (Chaumont, France), the 133rd Infantry Band, and the the 4th Infantry Band. Other items laid in includ 2 b/w snapshots of military bands on the march; postcard from Amra McDowell addressed to Geo. Sadlo (Stillwater, Oklahoma); business card from an artist from St. Louis, Missouri; and Information Relative to Compensation and Continuance of War Risk Insurance document.

Dates

  • Creation: 1918 - 1921

Creator

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 Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright.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

George W. Sadlo was from Prague, Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma State University, and founded the Tri-State Band Festival at Enid, Oklahoma.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

Multiple languages

Physical Location

Collection shelved on 3rd floor.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase

Source

Title
George W. Sadlo WWI journal, 1918-1921
Status
Completed
Author
Milissa Burkart
Date
2014 November
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

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496