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1. J. Thomas Schneider papers, 1915-1960

   700 items. 3 containers plus 1 oversize. 1.2 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Army officer, government official, and lawyer. Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, treaties, writings, maps, and other papers relating chiefly to Schneider's service as personal aide to Gen. John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during and after World War I.

2. Charles Pelot Summerall map collection

   96 items . 59 folders. 1 bound, oversized volume. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of manuscript maps, annotated printed maps, printed maps, photocopied maps, and captured German maps compiled or created by the American general Charles Pelot Summerall. Chiefly from World War I, the maps show battles and campaigns, including the Meuse-Argonne, Saint Mihiel, and Verdun. The collection also includes maps of Camp Zachary Taylor, Fort Bragg, and ports in the southeastern United States. Additionally, 64 cartographic materials are listed as consituent units and cataloged separately. Consult the finding aid for more information.

3. Willard B. Prince collection of World War I maps and related materials

   336 items . 336 pieces chiefly of printed maps, manuscript maps, manuscripts . 32 containers. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Willard B. Prince collection of World War I maps and related materiels contains Prince's wartime diary, manuscript maps, printed maps, postcards, photographs, letters, personal papers, military reports, and other materials. Sgt. Major Willard B. Prince served as a mapmaker in the 5th Division of the United States Army during World War I. After the war, Prince worked for the Downtown Athletic Club and conceived of the idea for the Heisman Trophy. A limited number records related to that history are present.