Frank Caldwell Hershberger papers

Identity elements

Reference code

US US kmk 2015-16.044

Level of description

Collection

Title

Frank Caldwell Hershberger papers

Date(s)

  • 1905-1965 (Creation)

Extent

3.00 Linear Feet, 2.00 Boxes

Post-Fire Oversize Extent:
Oversize Box 2 (16.5 x 20.5): 509: 20/22/5

Name of creator

(1888-1965)

Biographical history

Frank Caldwell Hershberger was born in Veedersburg, Indiana on 20 May 1888. An accomplished horseback rider from an early age, he spent time at George D. Rainsford's Diamond Ranch near Chugwater, Wyoming. He received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicineread more

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

The papers were assembled by Colonel Frank Caldwell Hershberger (1888-1965) over a long international career as a veterinary medicine specialist. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs and postcards gathered into three scrapbooks dating fromread more

System of arrangement

The collection is arranged in two boxes.

Conditions of access and use elements

Conditions governing reproduction

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

Acquisition and appraisal elements

Custodial history

It received accession number 2015-16.044.

Immediate source of acquisition

Acqusition Source: Estate of Frank Caldwell Hershberger
Acqusition Method: Donation
Acqusition Date: 20160516

Related materials elements

Existence and location of copies

Portions of this collection have been digitized and are available at https://digital.lib.k-state.edu/item/frank-caldwell-hershberger-papers.

Specialized notes

  • Citation: Preferred Citation: [Item title], [item date], Frank Caldwell Hershberger papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Archives and Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.

Alternative identifier(s)

Archon Collection ID

257

Description control element

Rules or conventions

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Archivist's note

Processor Cindy Von Elling arranged and described this collection in 2017.

Access points