The Thomas Papers, 1917-1967, contain correspondence, food survey reports, and military orders and publications relating to Thomas' work as an officer of the Army Sanitation Corps. Although generally routine, these papers document several examples of inadequate sanitation in Army camps; a disorganized positive microfilm copy of these army materials accompanies the collection.
The collection contains a small amount of correspondence and writings from Thomas' academic career, 1922-1967.
Additionally there are materials written and compiled by Thomas' son, Arthur L. Thomas, including a 2001 biography of A.W.S.T. and a transcription of a notebook he kept while in the Sanitary Corps describing his observations on the rations and needs of the troops he visited, and photocopies of the correspondence and military orders of Thomas from 1917 through 1919. Also present is a photocopy of a menu planning guide prepared by Thomas and used in the field kitchens of the AEF.
