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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection includes writings on regional political affairs of Siberia and China in the 1920s by U.S. Department of War representative William G. Bannon.
- Extent:
- 0.25 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, William G. Bannon Papers, 1920-1966. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Bannon Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
Collection includes letters to his sisters while he was in Siberia and Shanghai, 1920-1922, discussing local conditions, social events with other Americans and Europeans, Catholics, pidgin English, and the political situation between Russia, China, and Japan; letters to friends and relatives, especially Winifred Freely, 1948-1966, discussing family history, Catholic activities, and reminiscences of his foreign service; and bills and receipts from his stay at the Astor House in Shanghai, 1921.
- Biographical / Historical:
William G. Bannon was a resident of Hoosick Falls, New York who served as as a representative of the U.S. Department of War in the 1920s.
- Acquisition information:
- The provenance of this collection is unknown.
- Processing information:
Processed in 2015 by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, William G. Bannon Papers, 1920-1966. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Bannon Papers).