Mark L. Hersey papers , 1909-1914

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Harbord, James G. (James Guthrie), 1866-1947; Hersey, Mark Leslie, 1863-1934; Bandholtz, Harry Hill, 1864-1925
Title
Mark L. Hersey papers
Dates
1909-1914 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.05 linear feet, (2 folders)
Collection Number
A 199
Summary
Mark L. Hersey (1863-1934) was appointed inspector of the Philippine Constabulary in 1905 and became chief of the Mindanao District in 1909, where he served until 1914. The collection (1909-1914) contains diaries and correspondence.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Mark L. Hersey (1863-1934) was born in Maine and graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, in 1887. He was appointed inspector of the Philippine Constabulary in 1905, and became chief of the Mindanao District, 1909-1914.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1909-1914) contains diaries and correspondence.

There are four volumes of diaries, dated from 1910 until 1914

Correspondence consists of incoming letters from General James G. Harbord (1909-1912), and one letter from General Harry H. Bandholtz (1909).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Police--Philippines

Personal Names

  • Bandholtz, Harry Hill, 1864-1925
  • Harbord, James G. (James Guthrie), 1866-1947
  • Hersey, Mark Leslie, 1863-1934
  • Hersey, Mark Leslie, 1863-1934

Corporate Names

  • Philippine Constabulary
  • United States. Army

Geographical Names

  • Philippines--History--1898-1946
  • Philippines--Politics and government--1898-1935

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Diaries