United States. Army
Dates
- Existence: 1784
Administrative History
The United States Army, previously known as the American Continental Army, was established by the Congress of the Confederation in 1784.
Citation:
Brown, Jerry, 1936- Narushenie poverkhnosti i ee zashchita pri osvoenii Severa, 1981: p. 3 (Laboratorii͡a Armii SShA po izuchenii͡u kholodnykh regionov KRREL)Genizi, H. Yoʻets u-meḳim, 1987: t.p. (Tsava ha-Ameriḳani)
Probable trend and magnitude of Soviet expenditures for national security purposes, 1969: t.p. (U.S. Army)
U.S. gov't org. man., 1978/79, p. 199 (The American Continental Army, now called the United States Army, was established by the Continental Congress, June 14, 1775)
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
E. H. Crowder letters
Typescripts (carbon copies) of legal and other correspondence written by Crowder in his capacity of Major and Judge Advocate.
Croxton's raid manuscript
Original typed manuscript, corrected page proofs, blueline proofs, and cover. The work describes the commanders and regiments who took part in a Union raid in Alabama in 1865 led by John Croxton.
George F.N. Dailey scrapbook
Scrapbook including newspaper clippings and memorabilia. The items relate to the operations and functions of the United States Army.
N. A. M. Dudley pay voucher
Printed, handwritten, and signed pay voucher dated 31 Oct. 1858. The item documents the pay Dudley received while serving in the Tenth United States Infantry stationed at Camp Floyd, Utah.
Lawrence Pike Graham pay voucher
Printed, handwritten, and signed pay voucher dated 31 July 1858. The item documents the pay Graham received while serving as a major with the United States Army at Fort Laramie, Wyoming.
Harry G. Greaves papers
Collection includes letters written to Sarah "Sadie" Smith from Harry G. Greaves from 1917 to 1919, while he was serving in the United States Army during the First World War. Also includes one French souvenir handkerchief commemorating the end of the War, and five copies of photographs of Harry Greaves and Sarah Smith Greaves.
Dorothy Elizabeth Green papers
Photocopies of typed letters, typed journal entries, and newsclippings. Also included are a typed tribute from Dorothy's twin brother, Samuel Dean Green; a brief summary of Dorothy's career; and papers relating to her memorial service aod the Annual Dinner Meeting of the Fort Douglas Officers Club. Within the collection is also a color photograph of the headstone of her grave.
Dorothy Elizabeth Green papers
Certificates, correspondence, requests, orders, and a scrapbook which includes many photographs. The materials relate to Green's assignments in the Army and a bill allowing her to stay in the Army long enough to receive retirement.
Max and Jean Hanks papers
Papers of Max and Jean Hanks, including letters sent between Max and Jean while Max was serving in the military, Max Hank's certificates and military and flight records, family photographs in black and white and color, including photographs of ancestors, scrapbooks, family history letters and documents, legal papers, diplomas, and a journal kept by Jean. Also contains DVDs, CDs, and a VHS. Materials dated approximately 1850-2008.
Happenings in the selective service system
Brochures, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings relating to the selective service system of the United States. The items document the changing policies of the draft in the for the United States military, primarily the army. Also inluded are the lottery numbers for men who were liable for the draft.