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Francis Vinton Greene papers

Title
Francis Vinton Greene papers, 1776-1921, bulk (1801-1921)
Author
Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
  • Greene, George Sears, 1801-1899.
  • Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786.
  • Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930.
  • Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
  • Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
  • Upton, Emory, 1839-1881.
  • Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927.
Description
3 linear feet (6 boxes, 11 v.)
Summary
Collection consists of Greene's correspondence, his papers pertaining to service in the Spanish-American War, speeches, miscellaneous materials, and books.
Subject
  • Greene, F. V. 1850-1921
  • Green family
  • United States. Army > Drill and tactics
  • United States. Army > Officers
  • Military engineering
  • Police administration > New York (State) > New York
  • Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878
  • Spanish-American War, 1898
  • Philippines > History > Revolution, 1896-1898
  • United States > History > 1865-1921
Genre/Form
  • Diaries.
  • Maps.
  • Military records.
  • Photographic prints.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  • Greene, Mrs. Francis V.; Mrs. Russell W. Bryant; Mrs. Lloyd P. Lochridge; Merle Johnson papers
Biography (note)
  • Francis Vinton Greene (1850-1921) was an American soldier, engineer and author.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 1235
OCLC
NYPW93-A260
Author
Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921.
Title
Francis Vinton Greene papers, 1776-1921, bulk (1801-1921)
Additional Formats
Report on Philippines; diary, 1898; and speeches, 1894, 1898 and 1915, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Sketchbook, 1872-1876, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Letters, 1872-1876, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Diary, 1875, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Francis Vinton Greene (1850-1921) was an American soldier, engineer and author. His military duties included serving as military attaché in Russia in 1877, teaching at West Point, and commanding volunteers during the Spanish-American War. In 1903 he was appointed Police Commissioner of New York City. He also worked as an engineer on various projects and wrote military histories.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository.
Occupation
Authors.
Engineers.
Soldiers.
Added Author
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
Greene, George Sears, 1801-1899.
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786.
Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930.
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Upton, Emory, 1839-1881.
Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927.
LCCN
ms 76001512
Research Call Number
MssCol 1235
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