Joseph V. Thebaud papers , 1912-1916

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thebaud, Joseph V., 1888-1981
Title
Joseph V. Thebaud papers
Dates
1912-1916 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (3 folders, 1 container)
Collection Number
A 258
Summary
Joseph V. Thebaud (1888 - ) served in the Philippine Constabulary in 1912, resigned in 1915, and later served as an officer in the U.S. Army. The collection (1912-1916) contains diaries covering Thebaud's experience in the Constabulary, manuscript maps, and photographs.
Repository
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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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

Joseph V. Thebaud was born in California and educated at Rock Hill College, Ellicott City, Maryland. He joined the Philippine Constabulary in 1912 and resigned in 1915. He later served as an officer in the U.S. Army.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains three volumes of diaries (April 22, 1912 - March 20, 1916) that cover Thebaud's Philippine Islands experiences.

There are also hand-drawn maps and one printed map which were removed from the diaries and filed separately in an oversize folder for preservation reasons. Maps of Philippine locations include Apayao sub-province, Laguna Province, Roadsketch of Baguio and Vincinity, and Kayapa County.

Photographs consist of a photograph album documenting Thebaud's career in the Constabulary and include photographs of soldiers, Constabulary officials, Filipinos, and the Philippines. The photographs were removed from the collection for preservation reasons and are stored separately under call number PH224.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Police--Philippines--History--20th century
  • Soldiers--United States--Diaries

Personal Names

  • Thebaud, Joseph V., 1888-1981
  • Thebaud, Joseph V., 1888-1981

Corporate Names

  • Philippine Constabulary
  • United States. Army

Geographical Names

  • Philippines--History--1898-1946
  • Philippines--Maps
  • Philippines--Photographs
  • Philippines--Politics and government--1898-1935

Form or Genre Terms

  • Maps
  • Photographs