Lynn Montross Papers, 1923-1961

Summary

Creator:
Montross, Lynn, 1895-1961.
Abstract:
American military historian, author. Collection contains correspondence, scrapbooks, notes, manuscripts, and published material. Correspondents include Bruce Catton, H.L. Mencken, and Francis E. Walter.
Extent:
7.0 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lynn Montross Papers

Background

Scope and content:

The Lynn J. Montross Papers contains correspondence, scrapbooks, research notes, published and unpublished articles, manuscripts and other material. The collection remains largely in original order and in the donors original file folders.

Biographical / historical:

Lynn J. Montross (1895-1961) was a United States Marine Corps historian and specialist in military history, best known for his War Through the Ages (1960). He served in the American Expeditionary Forces for three years during World War I and was a freelance writer for the Chicago Daily News.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lois H. Montross , 1961-1964.
Arrangement:

The collection has received minimal processing and is largely in original order.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lynn Montross Papers

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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Contact:
315.443.2697
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