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Recording from Herzog to family at home, 1940s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S. dollar bill signed by the soldiers in Max's unit. His certificate of eligibility for Veteran's benefits, his metal indentification bracelet inscribed with a message from his mother, and a recording sent from Herzog to his wife back home round out the collection. The recording has been digitized.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940s

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: .50 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586