3:3. Pershing, John J., March 10, 1919., bulk: 1919 - 1919

File — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Papers: Part 2 document the career and activities of Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Of interest is correspondence dated 1939 to Keyes about his book entitled "A Sea Change and Other Things." Also of note is a testimonial book honoring Keyes for his service to the American Social Hygiene Association. The testimonial is signed by many individuals, including John J. Pershing and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The collection also contains a number of medals won by Keyes, some from his time at Georgetown University and others from his service in the U.S. Army in World War I. There are several religious medals, too. A letter (photocopy) from Pershing to Keyes praising the doctor is present. Moreover, Keyes' World War I uniform jacket is also preserved in this collection. The documents in the collection date from 1880 to 2001, and the collection is stored in four archival boxes (2.75 linear feet).

The Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Papers: Part 2 supplement the Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Papers [Part 1] which are preserved in the Georgetown University Library Special Collections Division. Taken together, these collections provide valuable insights into the life of Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr.

Dates

March 10, 1919.
Majority of material found in 1919 - 1919

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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: 2.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed (photocopy) from General John J. Pershing to Colonel Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr., thanking him for his commendable service as senior consultant in skin and urology in the medical services of the American Expeditionary Forces. Pershing states that the American military medical services were noteworthy in World War I. Sent on stationery (photocopy) of American Expeditionary Forces Office of the Commander-in-Chief.