Guide to the Manus McCloskey Papers, 1899-1956 AIS.1977.44
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Manus McCloskey Papers
Creator
McCloskey, Manus
Collection Number
AIS.1977.44
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet(2 boxes)
Date
1899-1956
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of Manus McCloskey (1874-1963), a U.S. Army General. Includes letters, correspondence, a journal, diaries, photographs, and printed material concerning McCloskey's military career, in particular the Philippines Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion, and World War I, as well as official war reports and material on the army's role during the Great Depression.
Language
English
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Author
Archives Service Center Staff. Revisions occurred to the finding aid as a part of the encoding process in May, 1999.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Biography
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 24, 1874, Brigadier General Manus McCloskey entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1894, and graduated in 1898. He was assigned to Reilly's Battery of Light Artillery in the field, Santiago de Cuba. With the battery, McCloskey was transferred to the Philippines in March, 1899, where he participated in many operations. From the Philippines, the battery was assigned to the allied relief expedition during the Boxer Rebellion in China. Following his return to the States after the rebellion, McCloskey served with the Coast Defenses of Puget Sound, then in 1906 at Ft. Ethan Allen, Vermont. In 1907, he returned to the Philippines as commander of a mountain artillery battery.
With the outbreak of World War I, McCloskey organized and commanded the 12th Field Artillery with which he served until his promotion to Brigadier General in August, 1918. With the promotion he assumed command of the 152nd Brigade of Field Artillery, 77th Division. He served with this brigade until the Armistice, taking part in action on the Vesle, the Aisne, and the Meuse-Argonne. After the war, he served in the Army of Occupation, attended the Army War College, and served in Chicago, Hawaii, and New York City, ending his military career in 1938 as commander of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. McCloskey then became Warden of Cook County Hospital in Chicago and was active in civil affairs throughout World War II. McCloskey promoted Chicago business and commercial development until his retirement. He died in 1963.
Scope and Content Notes
This collection consists of the papers of Manus McCloskey (1874-1963), a U.S. Army General. Includes letters, correspondence, a journal, diaries, photographs, and printed material concerning McCloskey's military career, in particular the Philippines Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion, and World War I, as well as official war reports and material on the army's role during the Great Depression.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Brigadier General Monro McCloskey, son of Manus McCloskey, October 1977.
Previous Citation
Manus McCloskey Papers, 1899-1956, AIS.1977.44, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Manus McCloskey Papers, 1899-1956, AIS.1977.44, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center Staff.
Revision and rearrangement for the encoded version of the finding aid provided by Jennifer Marshall in May 1999. Information about the collection title and the controlled access terms was extracted from the MARC record in the University of Pittsburgh catalog Notis ID number: AKA2805.
Copyright
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects
Corporate Names
United States. Army -- Foreign service -- China
Personal Names
McCloskey, Manus
Geographic Names
United States -- History -- 1933-1945
China -- History -- Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901
Philippines -- History -- Philippine American War, 1899-1902