Manuscript, Soldier Diary in Syria., 01/23/1920-02/10/1920

File — Box: 1, Folder: 60

Identifier: 53502

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, reports and printed materials relating to CVHE's diplomatic service in Turkey and the Hague from 1915 to 1920. A second series with similar materials can be found at the end of the collection (donated at a later date than this set).

Dates

01/23/1920-02/10/1920

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (12 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 carbon transcript of a diary or a set of letters by a soldier, possibly British, who describes activities of Turks, Armenians, and French in Syria in January and February, 1920. The final entry is handwritten and signed by James R. Lyman.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SYRIA (1920) - TENSIONS BETWEEN TURKS & ARMENIANS - DIARY: Manuscript

TURKEY (1920) - TENSIONS WITH FRENCH & ARMENIANS - DIARY: Manuscript

FRANCE (1920) - TENSIONS IN SYRIA - DIARY: Manuscript

LYMAN, JAMES R. - DIARY: Manuscript

ARMENIANS (1920) - TENSIONS WITH TURKS IN SYRIA - DIARY: Manuscript