Ortis C. Skaife Collection

Ortis C. Skaife Collection, 1917-1919

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Ortis C. Skaife
Title: Ortis C. Skaife Collection
Dates: 1917-1919 (inclusive)
19171919
Quantity: .5 feet of linear shelf space , (1 box)
Collection Number: Cage 293 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of a scrapbook assembled by Ortis C. Skaife to preserve memorabilia he collected during his military service in France between 1917 and 1919.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English, French

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ortis C. Skaife, born in 1893, was living in Colfax, Washington when he enlisted in the U. S. military in 1917. He became a Sergeant with Company A, Central Records Office, American Expeditionary Force, France.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a scrapbook assembled by Ortis C. Skaife to preserve memorabilia he collected during his military service in France between 1917 and 1919. Pasted into the scrapbook are military order forms, passes, reports, maps, tourist guides, photographs, newspaper clippings, etc. Skaife includes in the scrapbook a map of France that he used to track his travels during his military service with annotations and color-coding. The photographs included portray scenes of tourist locations, battles, soldiers, and two images of General John J. Pershing.

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Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Ortis C. Skaife Collection, 1917-1919

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in a single series, with photographs relocated from the scrapbook to a folder at the end of the series.

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