Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F1727
Title
Michael A. Stahl fonds
Date(s)
- 1917-1918 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
4 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Michael A. Stahl, 1894-[after 1979], a Hutterite farmer from South Dakota, USA, was called up for service in the American army during the First World War. He "enlisted" at Barkston, South Dakota on September 22, 1917. A conscientious objector, he refused to wear the uniform or perform any military duties. After two years at Camp Funston, Kansas and Camp Dodge, Iowa, he was discharged on December 18, 1918. He subsequently moved to the New Rosebud Hutterite Colony near Beiseker, Alberta.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Purchased from Mike Stahl, 1979.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of diary kept as conscientious objector in American army camps.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.