00867.xml ARNOLD E. KAHNERT: An Inventory of His Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

 Finding aid encoded by Meagan Kellom and David B. PetersonApril 2011 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Kahnert, Arnold E., 1906- . Arnold E Kahnert papers. 1897-1970 (bulk 1924-1936). Materials in English. Minutes, contracts, notifications, orders, pamphlets, programs, publications, reports, correspondence, a panoramic photograph, and other related materials compiled by Arnold E. Kahnert, Historian and Senior Vice Commander of the 3rd United States Infantry Veterans Association. Included in these records are materials related to the building of the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, completed in 1928. 3.2 cubic feet (3 boxes and 1 oversize folder). See Detailed Description for shelf locations. HISTORICAL NOTE

These papers were compiled by Arnold E. Kahnert, Historian and Senior Vice Commander of the Veterans Association, 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard). Kahnert was born January 7, 1906. His enlistment was from June 21, 1926 to June 20, 1929 in Company B of the 3rd Infantry at Fort Snelling. He retired April 30, 1959.

 CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Marriage records -- Minnesota -- Fort Snelling. Military chaplains -- United States. Organizations: Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel. United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 3rd. Veterans' Association Third United States Infantry. Places: Fort Snelling (Minn.) Document Types: Photographs. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Kahnert, Arnold E., Arnold E Kahnert papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

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 Accession Information:

Accession number: 2854; 11,217; 11,680; 16,233

 Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 007349522

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 129.I.8.8F Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel: Minutes, reports and subscriptions, 1924-1928. Chapel contracts, 1926-1928. Chapel completion, 1928. Chapel dedication and information, 1926-1928. Chapel documents, undated and 1921-1936. 6 folders. Congregational Church, 1925-1928. Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel and Community Center Association, Inc., 1927 and 1930. 2 folders. Furniture, 1928. History and correspondence, 1924-1928. Publications and pamphlets, undated and 1923-1933, 1964-1970. Roster of parties, undated and 1924-1927. Selection of site, 1923-1926 and 1938. Correspondence, 1922-1936. 8 folders. 129.I.8.9B Fort Snelling Chaplain: List of Fort Snelling chaplains, circa 1927. Chaplains' papers, 1918-1942 (bulk 1923-1928).

Includes marriage licenses, declarations of intent and a certificate of naturalization.

 Chaplains' reports, 1920-1924 and 1935-1936. Chaplain's fund, 1933-1936. 4 folders. Library fund vouchers, 1934-1936. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), 1934-1936. 2 folders. Jewish Welfare Board, 1921-1927. Marriages of soldiers at Fort Snelling, 1923-1927. Memorial Day, 1924-1925. Mother's Day International Association Inc., 1925. Sermons, publications, and events, 1913-1970. Evans, Chaplain Albert L.: Correspondence, 1933. Rideout, Chaplain Frank C.: Correspondence, undated and 1923-1928. Snelling, Elizabeth R.: Memorial correspondence, 1926-1928. Fort Snelling: Annual reports, 1907. Buildings and troops stationed at the fort, 1924-1967. 129.I.8.10F Department of Dakota, 1902-1909. Events, 1924-1970. Histories, 1938-1964. Office of the Director of Medical Training, Reserve Officer Training Corps [R.O.T.C.], 1927. Personnel Affairs Office, 1945.

Includes World War II death notifications.

 Public animal reports, supplies reports, and other related materials, 1906-1913 and 1935. 2 folders. Publications, undated and 1929-1969. R.O.T.C., 1924. Special and general orders, 1898, 1905, 1908-1913, 1924, 1943-1947. 3 folders. Training camp, 1926. Veterans and miscellaneous, undated and 1924-1970. Veterinary instruments, 1905. War Department and Veterans Administration, undated and 1908, 1939-1956. Third Infantry: Event programs, 1924-1928 and 1941-1942. Histories and miscellaneous, undated and 1931-1970. Mail courier service, 1923-1924. Reports and correspondence, 1922-1927 and 1938. Veterans Association, United States Infantry, 3rd (The Old Guard), 1923 and 1962-1970. 142.J.2 Panoramic photograph of Organization Day, 3rd Infantry, 1924. 129.I.8.10F Other military bases and units: Fort Assinniboine, Montana, 1905-1909. Fort Harrison, Montana, 1905-1909. Fort Keogh, Montana, 1897-1908. Fort Lincoln, North Dakota, 1902-1911. 2 folders. Fort Missoula, Montana, 1906-1909. Fort Yellowstone, Wyoming, 1902-1910. Hamilton Fish Camp, Galveston, Texas, 1913. Naval Air Station, 1970. Other infantry, 1909-1924. United Spanish War Veterans, 1936-1950.