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George Kleinholz collection of Bonus Expeditionary Force ephemera and artifacts , 1932
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kleinholz, George
- Title
- George Kleinholz collection of Bonus Expeditionary Force ephemera and artifacts
- Dates
- 1932 (inclusive)19321932
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- A 158
- Summary
- The Bonus Expeditionary Force was a group of World War I veterans that marched on Washington, D.C, in 1932, to demand early payment of bonuses promised them. George Kleinholz was regimental commander of the Oregon group of the Bonus Expeditionary Force. The collection (1932) contains mementos, clippings, and photographs of the march and encampments.
- 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
The Bonus Expeditionary Force was a group of World War I veterans that marched on Washington, D.C in 1932 to demand early payment of bonus certificates that they were unable to redeem until 1945. George Kleinholz was regimental commander of the Oregon group of the Bonus Expeditionary Force.
Thousands of veterans marched on the Capitol in June 1932. They spent weeks camped in D.C while congress debated early payment of their bonuses. The Herbert Hoover administration, fearing possible riots, sent in military troops to quash the demonstration; the troops were commanded by General Douglas McArthur and Major Dwight Eisenhower. The troops used bayonets and tear gas to disperse the veterans and their families on July 28, 1932.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains mementos, clippings, and photographs of the march.
Mementos and clippings include the publications the B.E.F. Crusader (Vol.1 no. 1), and "General Goober at the Battle of Anacostia," by Amos Pinchot (1932), and also a "list of men and officers of the Oregon [group]...and men who signed up in [sic] route."
Photographs include fifty-three photographic prints of march participants and encampments. Photographs were removed from the collection and separated for preservation reasons, and are now shelved under the call number PH217.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the George Kleinholz Collection of Bonus Expeditionary Force Ephemera and Artifacts |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Protest movements--Washington (D.C.)--History--20th century
- Veterans--Political activity--United States--History--20th century
- Veterans--United States--Economic conditions--20th century
- World War, 1914-1918--Oregon
- World War, 1914-1918--Veterans--United States
Personal Names
- Kleinholz, George
Corporate Names
- Bonus Expeditionary Forces
Geographical Names
- United States--Politics and government--1919-1933
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Postcards
