Title: Philip N. Cristal Diaries
Inclusive Dates: 1916-1919

Creator:

• Cristal, Philip N.

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 42

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Philip N. Cristal (1894-1982) was a Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during and after World War I. He lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1934-1958 and he worked for Northwestern Mutual. These are journals from his time in the military.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0042

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Philip N. Cristal (1894-1982) was a Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during and after World War I. From at least 1916 until 1919, he was an aide to General Black and worked in Black’s office. Cristal lived in Washington, D.C. and commuted to classes at the Engineers’ School at Camp A.A. Humphreys in Virginia. April 2, 1919 he was relieved of office duties and sent to Camp Humphreys full time. June 13, 1919 he was ordered to Europe. He married Romola Elizabeth Johnson on March 4, 1922 in Ohio and they had two daughters. The couple lived in Milwaukee from 1934-1958 and he worked for Northwestern Mutual.

The collection contains three volumes. Two are personal diaries and one is an operations log.

The volumes are arranged alphabetically then chronologically.

Cristal, Philip N., Diaries, 1916-1919, Collection 42. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

No acquisition information is currently available. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Daily Operations log, 1916-1918
Box   1 Folder   2-3	Personal diaries, 1919