Inventory of the Elmer B. Mudgett Photograph Collection, 1918 – 1959
Descriptive Summary
Abstract: Elmer Byron Mudgett (1894-1970) served with Company F of the 10th Engineers during World War I. Mudgett's detachment worked at the Levier sawmill in France, providing the Allied forces with the necessary timber for the war effort in Europe.
The collection includes thirteen photographs related to Elmer Mudgett's work with the 10th Engineers in France during World War I. Also included are copies of Mudgett's draft card, enlistment record, and honorable discharge record.
Title: Elmer B. Mudgett Photograph Collection, 1918 - 1959
Creator: Mudgett, Elmer B.
Repository: Forest History Society Library and Archives
Call Number: 7927
Language of Material: Material in English
Extent: 0.25 linear feet (13 photographs)
Biographical Note
Elmer Byron Mudgett was born March 20, 1894 in Spearville, Kansas. The Mudgett family moved to Zion, Illinois, in 1902. Mudgett enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1917 at Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. At the time of enlistment Mudgett was 23 years of age, and his occupation was listed as farmer. Mudgett was assigned to the 10th Engineers, and left the U.S. for France in November, 1917. During World War I, the 10th and 20th Forestry Engineers worked to provide the Allied forces with the necessary timber for the war effort in Europe. Mudgett's detachment worked at Levier sawmill in France. After the war, Mudgett returned to the United States and was honorably discharged on June 2, 1919. Mudgett moved to Gouverneur, New York, in 1937. He passed away on February 20, 1970, and was buried at Chaumont, New York.
Collection Overview
The collection includes thirteen photographs related to Elmer Mudgett's work with the 10th Engineers in France during World War I. Also included are copies of Mudgett's draft card, enlistment record, and honorable discharge record.
Collection Arrangement
- Photographs, 1918-1959
Subject Headings
- United States -- Army -- Corps of Engineers -- Regiment, 10th
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Engineering and construction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Photographs, 1918-1959.
These photographs are available for viewing through the Elmer B. Mudgett Collection online image gallery.
- Folder 1.
- Mudgett1
Elmer B. Mudgett with a friend. Road leads to the village of Levier. - Mudgett2
Hauling stone slabs, 1918. Driver is Conrad Cotoa from Canada, Elmer B. Mudgett is on right. - Mudgett3
Stone quarry where they picked stones for road repair, 1918. - Mudgett4
Men from 10th Engineers, Company F, in front of lumber, 1918. - Mudgett5
Elmer Mudgett with team of horses plowing snow from the road near camp, 1918.
- Mudgett1
- Folder 2.
- Mudgett6
Getting ready to deploy to the front line. 10th Engineers, Company F, in July [1918]. - Mudgett7
Elmer B. Mudgett standing at right, posing for photograph with three other soldiers, 1918. - Mudgett8
Levier sawmill, 1918. - Mudgett9
Taking a good look at the old mill site in February 1959, standing in front of blacksmith shop. - Mudgett10
Mudgett at old mill site in February 1959. -
Men from 10th Engineers, Company F, in front of lumber, 1918. Elmer B. Mudgett is standing fifth from the left.
- Mudgett6
- Folder 3.
- Mudgett11
Mudgett at Arc-sous-Montenot. - Mudgett12
Mudgett at camp, Levier. - Mudgett13
Mudgett standing in front of the 'Pullman Car' going to Levier. - Document scans
Copies of Mudgett's U.S. Army draft card, enlistment record, and discharge record.
- Mudgett11
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Elmer B. Mudgett Photograph Collection, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Materials donated by Ted Mudgett, son of Elmer Mudgett, in February 2012.
Processing Information
Processed by Eben Lehman, March 2012
Encoded by Eben Lehman, March 2012
Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.
