David Barg Military Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0982

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Forms part of the Houston Jewish History Archive. Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center in the small manuscript collections.

Content Description

Correspondence recommending and rejecting David Barg for Officer Candidate School and some military records, including separation paperwork, document some of Captain Barg's time in the U.S. military between 1936 and 1946.

Dates

Creation: 1936 - 1946

Creator

Barg, David (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research. Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center in small collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the David Barg Military 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

David William Barg was born December 22, 1918, in Houston, Texas, to Ike and Esther Barg. David grew up in Houston and attended Milby High School where he served in R.O.T.C. After graduating in 1937 David attended Rice University, graduating in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

David married Mozelle Elise Gerson in Houston in 1949.

David died November 18, 1999, in Houston and is buried in the Beth Yeshurun Cemetery.