Adelbert Howard Merrill Papers

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 0342

Staff Only

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

Creation: 1872-1972
Creation: 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.