40 and 8, Voiture 919 records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S3102

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a dismantled scrapbook, 1945-1946, and two scrapbooks, 1952-1953 and 1968-1970. The 1945-1946 scrapbook includes records of activities, minutes, membership and photographs. The 1952-1953 scrapbook, compiled by Mr. John Harney, Chef de Gare of Voiture 919, contains includes clippings, photographs, a flag, and memorabilia. The 1968-1970 scrapbook contains publications, clippings, and photographs about Voiture 919 activities.

Dates

1945-1970

Creator

40 and 8, Voiture 919 (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

40 and 8 is an organization of United States Armed Forces veterans. It is officially known as La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, or the Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses. It was founded by American Legion members who were veterans of World War I.

40 and 8 refers to emblems stenciled on box cars used to transport troops in France. The emblem 40/8 indicated that the car could carry 20 men and 8 horses. Local chapters of the organization are called Voitures, meaning box cars.

Althought the 40 and 8 is generally considered a less serious version of the American Legion, Voiture 919 was responsible for charitable activities in Duluth, Minnesota.

Extent

1.00 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains a dismantled scrapbook, 1945-1946, and two scrapbooks, 1952-1953 and 1968-1970.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.