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Hyman Joe Rosenzweig Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0735
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center and requires 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Scope and Contents

The collection includes correspondence, diplomas, membership material, military records, and photographs that document the life of Hyman Joe Rosenzweig during his childhood and his time in the Army during World War II. Overall the material is in good condition. Of particular note are Rosenzweig's dog tags, medals and ribbons awarded to him during the war, and photographs of him in uniform.

Dates

  • 1914 - 1957

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center and requires 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Hyman Joe Rosenzweig Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

The Woodson Research Center use policy is that researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of privacy, literary rights, copyrights, or other rights arising from their use of the archival materials. In addition to any restrictions placed by donors, certain kinds of archival materials are restricted for the life of the creator plus 50 years. These materials include, but are not limited to, student grades, transcripts, and any job applications or recommendations.

Biographical / Historical

Hyman Joe Rosenzweig was born December 6, 1906 in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Rice University in 1928 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Rosenzweig worked most of his life in the oil and gas industry - working for United Gas System in Shreveport, Louisiana. Rosenzweig joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served for the duration of the war, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945. During his time overseas he participated in campaigns in Italy and North Africa. After the war, he returned to the oil and gas business. He died April 15, 1959 in Shreveport and is buried at the Adath Israel Cemetery in Houston.

Extent

.50 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Artifacts, correspondence, education materials, membership cards, military documents, and photographs document part of the life of Hyman Joe Rosenzweig during his childhood and time spent in the U. S. Army during World War II.

Arrangement

The materials in this collection have been arranged in five series as follows: Series I: Correspondence Series II: Military Documents Series III: Photographs Series IV: Realia Series V: Oversize Series VI: Photographs

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were donated by Paul Levy, Feb. 21, 2018.

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Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Hyman Joe Rosenzweig Papers, 1914-1957
Status
Completed
Author
Traci Patterson
Date
2018-07-18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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

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