F.V. Greene papers, 1776-1921, bulk (1801-1921)

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Creator

Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 3 linear feet (6 boxes, 11 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of Greene's correspondence, his paperspertaining to service in the Spanish-American War, speeches, miscellaneous materials, and books. Correspondence, 1801-1921, includes general correspondence; letters from Theodore Roosevelt, Major General Emory Upton and General William Tecumseh Sherman; and family letters. Spanish-American War papers, 1898-1900,contain orders, telegrams, accounts, reports, and some correspondence. Speeches, 1898-1918, were given by Greene as a soldier, businessman and police commissioner. Miscellaneous papers, 1801-1915, consist of a wide range of materials relating to all aspects of Greene's life and include genealogical information, orders, maps, memoranda,drafts of articles and reports, notes, photographs, and clippings. Bound volumes are orderly books (including 1776orderly book of Nathanael Greene), writings on military tactics, diaries kept by Greene, and correspondence.

Biographical/Historical Note

Francis Vinton Greene (1850-1921) was an American soldier,engineer and author. His military duties included servingas military attaché in Russia in 1877, teaching at West Point, and commanding volunteers during the Spanish-American War. In 1903 he was appointed Police Commissionerof New York City. He also worked as an engineer on variousprojects and wrote military histories.

Controlled Access Terms

• Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921.
• Green family.
• United States. Army -- Drill and tactics.
• United States. Army -- Officers.
• Military engineering.
• Police administration -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878.
• Spanish-American War, 1898.
• Philippines -- History -- Revolution, 1896-1898.
• United States -- History -- 1865-1921.
• Diaries.
• Maps.
• Military records.
• Photographic prints.
• Authors.
• Engineers.
• Soldiers.

Additional Creator Names

• Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
• Greene, George Sears, 1801-1899.
• Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786.
• Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930.
• Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
• Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
• Upton, Emory, 1839-1881.
• Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927.