Adelbert Howard Merrill Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains papers of Adelbert Merrill of Portland, Maine, reflecting his military career and subsequent retirement. This small collection includes notes from a course in anti-aircraft artillery, forms, correspondence, copies of special orders, etc. Much of the material concerns his efforts to obtain a pension and medical benefits after his retirement. It also contains his records while seeking civilian employment both in federal and state agencies. Also included is a manuscript volume from Merrill's library containing general orders from Camp Sykes, Dakota Territory, 1872. This fort was established in 1872 to protect construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Dates
- 1872-1972
- Majority of material found within 1931-1942
Creator
- Merrill, Adelbert Howard, 1897-1976 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Adelbert Howard Merrill was born in 1897. He had a long military career in the Coast Artillery Corps of the Maine National Guard, enlisting in 1916 and serving until 1934. From 1934 to 1937, he served as adjutant for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Maine. He was promoted to major in 1941 and retired in 1942. He was on inactive reserve status from 1944 to 1952. He was later employed with the Maine Department of Health and Welfare. Adelbert Merrill died in 1976.
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains papers of Adelbert Merrill of Portland, Maine, reflecting his military career and subsequent retirement. This small collection includes notes from a course in anti-aircraft artillery, forms, correspondence, copies of special orders, etc. Much of the material concerns his efforts to obtain a pension and medical benefits after his retirement.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Adelbert Merrill in the 1970s.
- Camp Sykes (N.D.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Lecture notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Medical records Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Orders (Military records) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Retired military personnel -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States Civil Service Commission
- United States. Army
- United States. Army -- Records and correspondence
- Title
- Guide to the Adelbert Howard Merrill Papers
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
