Manuscripts

Ezra H. F. Weis Papers

1918-1919. 5 items.MSS. COLL. #6


INTRODUCTION

This collection consists of transport orders relating to the World War I service of Ezra Weis. The orders supplement other World War I objects (e.g. his uniform) in Museum collections.

Provenance: This collection was presented through the estate of Mrs. E. H. F. Weis and assigned accession number 1982.1014.14.

Processing: This collection was processed by Karen C. Carroll with the finding aid completed in August 1983.


BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Dr. Weis was a professor of music at Guilford College in Greensboro. During World War I, he served as a sergeant major in France with the central records office of the 77th division.


SCOPE & CONTENT NOTE

The items are very limited in content and appear to be merely a collection of transport orders. Several items are in French and inclusion dates are October 7, 1918 to August 14, 1919. All 5 items originate from various areas in France.


SERIES DESCRIPTION

1. Military papers. 5 items. Arranged chronologically.

Transport papers and orders for Sergeant Major Ezra H. F. Weis.


FOLDER LISTING

SeriesFolderContents
11Military papers