Hoover Institution
Adair (Fred Lyman) papers, 1918-1942
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Fred Lyman Adair papers
- Dates:
- 1918-1942
- Creators:
- Adair, Fred Lyman, 1877-1972
- Abstract:
- Correspondence, reports, notes, printed matter, and photographs relating primarily to activities of the American Red Cross in Belgium, 1918-1919, and to the America First Committee, 1940-1942.
- Extent:
- 10 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 3 envelopes, 2 sound discs, memorabilia (6.0 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
-
[Identification of item], Fred Lyman Adair papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
-
Correspondence, reports, notes, printed matter, and photographs relating primarily to activities of the American Red Cross in Belgium, 1918-1919, and to the America First Committee, 1940-1942.
- Biographical / historical:
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Date Event 1877 July 8 Born, Anamosa, Indiana1898 B.S., University of Minnesota1901 M.D., University of Chicago1918-1919 Physician with Red Cross in France and Belgium1926-1929 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota1929 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago1930 Chairman, Committee on Prenatal Care, Hoover Conference on Child Health and Protection1940 Author, Obstetric Medicine, Fetal and Prenatal Death1940-1942 Member, America First Committee, Chicago Chapter1972 Died - Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1950.
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1939-1945 -- United States
Neutrality -- United States
World War, 1914-1918 -- War work
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium
Sound recordings - Names:
- American National Red Cross
America First Committee
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-31 14:53:05.885143
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Boxes 7, OCM16 and OCM19 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
-
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
[Identification of item], Fred Lyman Adair papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563
- Restrictions:
-
Boxes 7, OCM16 and OCM19 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
-
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
[Identification of item], Fred Lyman Adair papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
-
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563
Contents
Correspondence, 1918-1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1919
Biographical account of F. L. Adair's medical service in Belgium, 1918
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918
Reports to the American Red Cross on medical care for children and expectant mothers, 1918
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918
Red Cross pamphlets
Medical notes and hospital diagnosis forms
Newspaper clippings, 1918-1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1919
Postcards of Europe, 1918-1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1919
Passes and orders
Mementos, 1918-1919
Summary
- Dates:
- 1918-1919
Newspaper clippings, February 23, 1892 (about Lincoln's birthday) and May 1888 (about a tribute to Roscoe Conkling)
Chalk sign for patient intake
America First Committee, 1940-1942
Summary
- Dates:
- 1940-1942
Contents
Correspondence
Organizational records
Campaign materials
Printed matter
Newspaper clippings
2 stamps "America First Committee"
Miscellany
Contents
Correspondence
Professional papers
Genealogy
Biographical matter
Memorabilia
Diplomas and certificates
Medals
Writings
Writings
Notes
Postcards
Address cards
Glass slides
Background
- Scope and content:
-
Box 7 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
Photographs and slides
Photographs and slides
Diplomas and certificates
Photographs
Background
- Scope and content:
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88 photographs / 3 envelopes
Contents
81 photos of the staff and patients of a Red Cross hospital in Courtrai, Belgium, scenes of war damage in Belgium, and a French tank, undated
Summary
- Dates:
- undated
7 photos of Fred L. Adair and his colleagues, undated
Summary
- Dates:
- undated