papers were hidden in a paper towel roll and tightly rolled up what kind of historians would be interested in these transcripts and are they worth anything?
2007-08-19 08:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by KAT 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Very interesting, go to the Smithsonian and see, they have a website. There is the possibility they could be fakes, I would not touch them or expose them to light since that could degrade them. If you must touch them, use cotton cloves to do it, no sunlight. They are probably real and valuable pieces of history.
2007-08-19 08:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Colter B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it obviously isn't something that is highly confidential anymore. I think that these could be worth a great deal since it was a US Military paper from WWI. Had it been a French transcit, it would only explain how to surrender without fighting or how to ask for the US to bail them out. You might want to call a local antique dealer who might be able to give you a value or tell you someone who might know. Once the value is established you might be able to sell or donate the papers.
2007-08-19 08:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For one thing, steer clear of anyone in political office. Right now, who know's what is on their agenda...other than their re-election. Democrat or Republican...makes no difference..
I'd contact the US Army Historical Archives- or to be more precise, the US Army Heritage and Education Center at:
http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/ is their website.
Email: CARL_AHEC-ACQ@conus.army.mil
They could give you the straight answers, as they are always looking for donated materials!
2007-08-19 08:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by clanmackinnonstl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sell them on ebay.
Its no longer confidential and would be of great interest to military historians.
2007-08-19 21:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you might be in the possession of these documents illegally. Sometimes soldiers took things that were not there's for the taking and if these documents are on the 'missing list' and believe me there is a list, and you try to sell them, you can be in a lot of trouble. You might want to contact your local congressman and they can ell you the process to determine their status. If these documents have been cleared then take them to an antique dealer who specializes in old documents.
2007-08-19 08:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Deb B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
What ever you do, for god sakes dont let Ludendorff or Hutier see them
Beat the Hun, buy bonds
2007-08-19 10:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Investigate and write a book.
2007-08-19 08:18:17 · answer #7 · answered by Max R Waller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are collectors that would pay for that kind of stuff.... try e-Bay...
2007-08-19 08:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋