Albert M. Taylor papers , 1900-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Philippine Constabulary
Title
Albert M. Taylor papers
Dates
1900-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 manuscript box
2.5 unprocessed linear feet, (2 containers)  :  1 legal manuscript box, 24'' x 20'' folder
Collection Number
Ax 716
Summary
Albert Montreville Taylor served in the Philippine Constabulary. The collection (1900-1966) contains correspondence, diaries, constabulary records and publications, and also personal papers, photographs, and memorabilia.
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).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence is separated into incoming and outgoing letters. Outgoing letters are arranged by date, from 1903-1906; 1939. Incoming correspondence is arranged alphabetically and includes many telegrams. Incoming letters are dated from 1901 to 1962.

There are two diaries covering the period 1900 to 1906.

Constabulary records and publications include:

annual report by chief signal officer (1904);

forest manual (1904);

operation and maintenance rules for military telegraph lines (1901);

rosters of officers, enlisted men, and civilian employees (1902-1903);

payroll of laborers (1904);

receipts, work map of Samar, and special orders;

speech by Juan Aquino (1905);

telegraph records;

and Philippine Constabulary Officers Association bulletins, 1950-1966 (non inclusive).

Personal papers and memorabilia include notebooks, military registration and discharge papers, target range record, descriptive and record card, and photographs from Taylor's service in the Philippines. The collection also contains the should straps of a Philippine Constabulary uniform worn by Taylor's friend, C.B. Comptons, a 1st lieutenant in the Constabulary.

Other publications include an annual reports of chief signal officers (Cuba and the U.S.), 1900-1901, and a report on military telegraph lines in Puerto Rico (1900).

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

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

Personal Names

  • Taylor, Albert Montreville, 1880-1969

Corporate Names

  • Philippine Constabulary

Geographical Names

  • Philippines--History--1898-1946
  • Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Personal narratives, American
  • Philippines--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Diaries
  • Photographs
  • Reports
  • Telegrams