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Frank R. McCoy photograph collection. 1897-ca. 1950.
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McCoy, Frank Ross, 1874-1954. Frank R. McCoy photograph collection.
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Frank R. McCoy photograph collection. 1897-ca. 1950.
Abstract
Contains the following types of materials: photographs. Covers the following wars: Spanish-American War, World War I (WWI). Contains photographs of the following military units: 165th Infantry Regiment; 63rd Infantry Brigade. General description of the collection: The Frank McCoy photograph collection consists of photos which span the military career of McCoy from when he was a lieutenant in 1898 through his final assignment at Governors Island, New York, his military retirement in 1938 and his life to 1950. There are portraits from his early career in the Philippines (1898), WWI to 1950, and of people with whom he was associated throughout his life including some outstanding VIPs. Other photo subjects include the Philippine Islands and Mexican Border Service (1916-1928); WWI, Nicaragua, and the Lytton Commission (1916-1932); Fort Hoyle, Langley Field, and Governors Island (1925-1938); and miscellaneous views and activities including West Point cadet portraits.
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8 boxes (823 photographs)
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McCoy, Frank Ross, 1874-1954
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Epithet: President Foreign Policy Association New York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000265.0x00023a Frank R. McCoy was a United States (U.S.) Army captain in the 3rd U.S. Army. From the description of The Frank R. McCoy papers, 1903-1939. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 48043213 Army officer. From the description of Papers of Frank Ross McCoy, 1847-1957 (bu...
United States Military Academy
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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...