William M. Andersen World War I collection
Abstract
This collection contains documents relating to William Madsen Andersen’s service in the Quartermaster Corps during World War I.
Dates
- 1916-1934
- Majority of material found in 1916-1919
Creator
- Andersen, William Madsen, 1892-1934 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Biographical Note
William Madsen Andersen served in the Quartermaster Corps during World War I. Andersen was born in Baltimore in 1892 to Andrew and Mary Fraser Andersen. He married Mary Jane Beemer, and had three children, William Andrew, Sarah Alexa, and Nancy Jane. In his civilian life, Andersen worked in banking and commerce. These skills allowed him to join the Quartermaster Corps, and he received the rank of Second Lieutenant. He worked in payroll for Base Hospital 60, which operated out of Bazoilles-sur-Meuses, Department of Vosges, France. The hospital cared for patients until March 31, 1919, when it was decommissioned. Andersen’s service ended with the closing of the hospital and returned to the United States on July 2, 1919. He died in 1934.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The documents are arranged by type and ordered chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. William A. Andersen in June 1995.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains documents relating to William Madsen Andersen’s service in the Quartermaster Corps during World War I. Materials include recommendations for promotions, discharge papers, and the payroll for Base Hospital 60 for November 1918.
Creator
- Andersen, William Madsen, 1892-1934 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the William M. Andersen World War I collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Lara Westwood
- Date
- 2013-12
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-08: 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