Clarence J. Primm papers, 1918-1951

Summary

Creator:

Primm, Clarence J., 1886-1957

Abstract:

Papers of a soldier with the 339th Infantry in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1919, the "Polar Bear Expedition."

Extent:

1 volume
15 digital files (108 MB)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2009187 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Len Coombs, 2010

Background

Scope and Content:

Teh Primm Papers include a typed reminiscence (titled "Polar Bear Tales") with transcribed copies of letters written from Russia describing Primm's experiences. Also contains a digitized copy of the reminiscence and letters supplemented by photos and maps.

This collection contains digital reproductions; the original papers and/or photographs are owned by the donor. The digital items in this collection were digitized from originals by the individual donors before being received by the Bentley Historical Library. Preservation copies of these files with their original file names and CD-ROM file structures intact have been submitted to Deep Blue. Access copies of these digital files can be viewed by clicking on the links next to the individual folders in the Content List below.

Biographical / Historical:

Clarence J. Primm was born in South Dakota worked as an educator in Michigan Wisconsin and Kansas and after retirement lived in Manitowoc, Wis. He served as First Lieutenant in Company M, 339th U.S. Infantry during the American intervention of Archangel, Russia. As a staff officer he was one of the last Americans to leave Archangel in September 1919.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Carol Primm, of Ocala, Florida, and Pete Stuntz, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in 2009 (Donor No. 10245 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Names:

United States. Army. Infantry, 339th.
Polar Bear Expedition (1918-1919)
Primm, Clarence J., 1886-1957.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.