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Henry Gilsheuser papers , 1907-1916
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Philippine Constabulary; Gilsheuser, Henry
- Title
- Henry Gilsheuser papers
- Dates
- 1907-1916 (inclusive)19071916
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 325
- Summary
- Henry Gilsheuser served in U.S. Army in the Philippines, rose to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel in the Philippine Constabulary, and was appointed Provincial Governor of Lanao in 1910 and served until 1912, and again from 1915 to 1917. The collection (1907-1916) contains official and semi-official correspondence, Constabulary circulars (newsletters), general orders, and rosters, and also a manuscript regarding the Province of Lanao.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Henry Gilsheuser was born in Germany, and enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1898.
Gilsheuser served in the Philippines, and was appointed 3rd lieutenant in the Philippine Constabulary in 1903, and rose to grade of Lieutenant Colonel.
He was appointed Provincial Governor of Lanao, and served from 1910 to 1912, and again from 1915 to 1917. He retired in 1917.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
There is a folder titled "personal correspondence," which really contains official and semi-official correspondence to and from Gilsheuser (1912-1914)
The collection also contains a large amount of circulars (official newsletters) of the Headquarters of the Bureau of Constabulary, from 1907 to 1916.
Also available are General Orders from the Bureau of Constabulary, District of Mindanao, 1915-1916, and a Roster of Officers, 1916.
The collection also contains a manuscript monograph titled, "Province of Lanao," 1916, prepared by the Constabulary of Lanao under Gilsheuser's direction.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Henry Gilsheuser Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Police--Philippines--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Gilsheuser, Henry
Corporate Names
- Philippine Constabulary
- United States. Army
Geographical Names
- Mindanao Island (Philippines)--Politics and government
- Philippines--Politics and government--1898-1935
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts (document genre)
- Newsletters
