Frank Arthur Barton papers, 1887-1922.
Collection Number: 33-2-448
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Frank Arthur Barton papers, 1887-1922.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
33-2-448
Abstract:
Correspondence and pamphlets concerning Barton's appointment as professor of military
science at Cornell, alumni activities, the Boy Scouts, the R.O.T.C. program, Delta
Upsilon Fraternity, and Cornell University's Semi-Centennial Celebration. Included
are photographs of Barton, his family, and R.O.T.C. students, and Barton's Senior
Ball medal (1891). Also, documents related to Barton's military service in the Philippines
(1901-1902).
Creator:
Barton, Frank Arthur, 1869-1921.
Quanitities:
1.2 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Frank Barton was an army officer and professor of military science at Cornell University.
Correspondence and pamphlets concerning Barton's appointment at Cornell, alumni activities,
the Boy Scouts, the R.O.T.C. program, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, and Cornell University's
Semi-Centennial Celebration. Included are photographs of Barton, his family, and R.O.T.C.
students, and Barton's Senior Ball medal (1891). Also, three ms. reports by Barton
as a 1st Lieutenant in the Philippines, Jan. 22 and April 24, 1900, about patrol actions,
and, as a captain, a research paper at the Army Staff College, 1912; letter from Andrew
Dickson White, 1907; four letters from Barton's father, 1896; U. S. Army documents
relating to issues of supplies and rations to Barton's company in the Philippines,
1901-1902; and notes on lectures at the military college.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Frank Arthur Barton papers, #33-2-448. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
Boy Scouts of America
Cornell University -- : Alumni.
Cornell University -- : Anniversaries.
Cornell University -- : Faculty.
Cornell University -- : Students.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
United States. Army. Reserve Officers\' Training Corps
United States. Army
Places:
Philippines -- History -- 1898-1946.
Subjects:
College teachers.
Military education.
College students.
Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 |
Papers - includes invitation and program for Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration
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| Box 2 |
Papers
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| Box 3 |
Papers
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| Box 4 |
Manuscript reports, letters, notes, army documents relating to issue of supplies and
rations
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1896-1912 | |
| Box 4 | Mu. 892 |
Barton's Senior Ball medal
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1891 |