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United States. Army

 Organization

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 42 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young correspondence with Church leaders, 1858-1871

 Sub-Series — Box 15: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550779]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Brigham Young and George Q. Cannon, George A. Smith, and Daniel H. Wells. Letters include discussion of the Army's presence in Utah, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and other matters. Materials date between 1858 and 1871.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1858-1871
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material

Clinton Larson army attire and equipment, 1912-1919

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Three cartons containing Clinton Larson's WWI army attire and equipment, including leather leggings, three hats, a jacket, belts, and other various related items.

Dates: 1912-1919
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

Clinton Larson books, 1909-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains books related to various aspects of Clinton Larson's life and career, including religion, athletics, coaching, secondary and college education, Boy Scouting, various events (the Olympics and World's Fair), and the United States Army.

Dates: Publication: 1909-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

Clinton Larson trophies and medals, 1913-1928

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains trophies and medals won by Clinton Larson in various athletic competitions throughout his athletic career, the majority of them in the running high jump events, and ribbons, pins, and medals awarded Clinton Larson by the United States Army and the Boy Scouts of America.

Dates: 1913-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

Eve Ball advertising materials, 1969

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains advertisements, mailing lists, and book orders for Eve Ball's writings.

Dates: Other: 1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball professional life and career materials

Eve Ball awards, 1959-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains cirtificates and awards given to Eve Ball.

Dates: Other: 1959-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball professional life and career materials

Eve Ball book reviews, 1972-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 3 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains book reviews written by Eve Ball.

Dates: Other: 1972-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball professional life and career materials

Eve Ball business papers, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Contains inventories and catalogues related to Eve Ball's personal business.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball professional life and career materials

Eve Ball collaborative research, 1929-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains corespondence between Eve Ball and other scholars and individuals concerning a variaty of subjects in western history.

Dates: Other: 1929-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball research

Eve Ball collection of book reviews, 1966-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3096 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains book reviews for books written by Eve Ball.

Dates: Other: 1966-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3096, Eve Ball papers / Eve Ball professional life and career materials

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