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
Series | Folder | Contents |
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1 | 1 | Military papers |