Letter from William deC. Ravenel to Mr. Henderson, Oct. 19 1918

Summary

Letter from William deC. Ravenel, Administrative Assistant to Secretary Walcott, notifying Mr. Henderson that the space in the Natural History Building previously occupied by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance will be filled with the new war collection materials, e.g. the Natural History Building rotunda, foyer, etc. He stated that the United States War Department and Navy Department were fully cooperating with the Smithsonian's collecting efforts, and also, General John J. Pershing expressed his willingness to make collections from our allies and enemies in Europe.

Subject

• Pershing, John J (John Joseph) 1860-1948
• United States National Museum
• United States Bureau of War Risk Insurance
• Natural History Building

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes

The Bureau of War Risk Insurance was founded in 1914 by the United States Congress to ensure the availability of marine insurance during World War I. The Bureau was established within the Treasury Department to provide insurance policies and pay claims to sailors during World War I.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 192, Box 194, Folder: 2

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

• October 19, 1918
• 20th century

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

• WW I
• World War, 1914-1918
• Collectors and collecting
• Smithsonian Institution
• Personnel management
• Employees
• Smithsonian Institution--Employees

Form/Genre

• Letters (correspondence)
• Paper

ID Number

SIA2014-06995

Physical description

Number of Images: 1 Color: Color Size: 8.5w x11h Type of Image: Letters Medium: Paper

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