J. Holmes Martin Battery B papers
Scope and Contents
History of Battery B, photos, 1960's correspondence, Letters from Battery B alums, Reunion file, clippings, Sgt. Madden's roster.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1910s - 1980s
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1916 - 1916
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1966 - 1967
- Other: Date acquired: 08/01/2013
Creator
- Indiana. National Guard. Artillery, Battery B (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
This collection is open for research
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical or Historical Information
Note written by John Michael Foster
Extent
0.552 Cubic Feet (One manuscript box)
Abstract
Photographs, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles/clippings, and other materials belonging to J. Holmes Martin and relating to the history and service of Battery B, Indiana National Guard, and its 50th Year Reunion in May 1967.
Arrangement Note
Photographs arranged chronologically; correspondence arranged chronologically; rosters of former members arranged chronologically; receipts and finances arranged chronologically; magazine and newspaper articles arranged by topic and chronologically; press release; article drafts; undated notes; miscellaneous items arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
Prof. J. Holmes Martin to Prof. Robert L. Hogue to James M. Turley, circa 1990s
Source of Acquisition
Jim Turley
Method of Acquisition
Donation
Processing Information
All materials have been housed in acid-free folders, and acid-free boxes. Staples and tape have been removed and discarded; all photographs placed in protective sleeves.
Subject
- Indiana. National Guard. Artillery, Battery B (Organization)
- United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Organization)
- Title
- J. Holmes Martin Battery B papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- John Michael Foster and Keertana Marella
- Date
- 2020-04-22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2014-03-07.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-22: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
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