Series VI. Legion of Honor Letter Books, 1921, 1923, 1928, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
7 bound volumes of cards and letters sent to Hyde upon his promotions within the French government's Legion of Honor (Légion d'honneur). Volumes 1 and 2 include letters from 1921 when Hyde was promoted to the rank of Commander (Commandeur). (He had first been elected to the Legion as a Chevalier in 1900.) Volumes 3 and 4 include letters from 1923 when Hyde was promoted to Grand Officer (Grand officier). Volumes 5-7 include letters from his promotion in 1928 to Grand Cross (Grand-croix). Volume 5 includes a letter and artwork from artist Ferdinand Bac. Most letters are in French, a few in German.
Arrangement
The volumes are in original order and binding. Within each set of volumes (1921, 1923, 1928), the letters are in alphabetical order by correspondent.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of James Hazen Hyde, April 24, 1957 (transmittal letter for donation is inside front cover of Volume 1).
Processing Information
The series was processed by archivist Larry Weimer.