Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Lawrence P. Briggs Documents
c.00329
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Briggs, Lawrence Palmer, b. 1880
- Title
- Lawrence P. Briggs documents
- ID
- c.00329
- Date [inclusive]
- 1914-1917
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Biographical Note
Lawrence P. Briggs was born in Manton, Wexford County, Michigan, October 17, 1880. He was Superintendent of schools; U.S. Consul in Saigon, 1914-17; Rangoon, 1917-20; Riviere du Loup, 1920-22; Nuevitas, 1924-29; Bahia, 1932. Burial location unknown.
[Source: http://politicalgraveyard.com/]
Scope and Contents note
An appointment dated April 14, 1914, of Briggs to the consulship in Saigon, signed by William J. Bryan and Woodrow Wilson and Briggs' diplomatic passport, signed by Robert Lansing, December 21, 1917 are included in this collection.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
April 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Don Larson, 1960-08-17. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- United States -- Officials and employees
Personal Name(s)
- Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
- Larsen, Don, Mrs.
- Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Collection Inventory
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Papers 1914-1917 |
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