Recording from Herzog to family at home, 1940s
Scope and Contents
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
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu