Carl Arthur Engle Diary
Scope and Content
The Carl Arthur Engle (CAE) diary dates from 1918 and documents CAE's life during this year. THe diary documents CAE's military training, the death of his mother, his shipment to France for World War I, battles involving his military division, his reaction to the armistice, and his continued service in the military at the end of the year. The diary includes travel dates, important events, addresses, and codes to indicate weather and letters sent and received. Copies of material relating to Engle and his military unit are with the Collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1918
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Carl Arthur Engle
Carl Arthur Engle (CAE) was born on July 4, 1893 and lived in Logan, OH. He attended Ohio University from 1914 through 1917. He became a member of the 37th Infantry "Buckeye" Division and was with this division on the Western Front until the end of the war. CAE died around 1924.
Extent
0.1 cubic feet
Abstract
The Carl Arthur Engle (CAE) diary dates from 1918 and documents CAE's life during this year.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is a single item.
Other Finding Aid
A paper copy of the folder list is available.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Engle, Carl Arthur (Person)
- United States. Army. Infantry Division, 37th (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Carl Arthur Engle Diary
- Author
- The Collection was processed by Doug McCabe in October 2005.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
