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James Lisa Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-120

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Papers, 1889-1910, of Dr. James R. Lisa, a native of Calumet, Michigan and World War I veteran. Includes a Distinguished Service Cross medal, correspondence (some in Italian), photographs, and certificates (some in Italian).

Dates

  • 1889-1926

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Dr. James R. Lisa was born in Calumet, Michigan in 1889, although he was a longtime resident of New York City before moving to Medford, New Jersey. Lisa was a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War I and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he was associated with Doctor's Hospital, New York City, from which he retired. He was past president of the Pathology Society and a 50-year member of the George Washington Lodge No. 285, Free and Accepted Masons.

Extent

0.23 cubic feet (1/2 manuscript (legal size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers, 1889-1910, of Dr. James R. Lisa, a native of Calumet, Michigan and World War I veteran. Includes a Distinguished Service Cross medal, correspondence (some in Italian), photographs and certificates (some in Italian).

General Physical Description note

0.23 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (legal size)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,6/29/2010

Title
James Lisa Papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
6/29/2010
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English, Italian

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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