George B. Redwood papers
Abstract
This collection contains military papers of Lt. George Buchanan Redwood (1888-1918) who was a soldier in World War I.
Dates
- 1913-1918
- Majority of material found in 1917-1918
Creator
- Redwood, George Buchanan, 1888-1918 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical Note
Lieutenant George Buchanan Redwood was born in Baltimore in 1888 to Frank Tazewell Redwood and Mary Robinson Coale. He was a Harvard Graduate, and a celebrated reporter and editor for the Baltimore News. He served in the US army during World War I with the American Expeditionary Force in France. He received several honors during his time, including two citations for bravery, the Croix de Guerre, and a Distinguished Service Medal. Redwood was killed in action in May 1918. He had no children.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Museum in 1974.
Scope and Contents
Included in this collection are military papers of Lt. George Buchanan Redwood (1888-1918). Redwood's papers, which date from 1913-1918, contain correspondence relating to his military training and service and include orders, memoranda, and notices. Also included are memorandum books; notes on field tactics; diaries; maps of French terrain and troop positions; documents concerning his deeds and medals; and miscellaneous souvenirs such as postcards, tickets and menus.
Creator
- Redwood, George Buchanan, 1888-1918 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the George B. Redwood papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-01-09: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock .
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org