McKenzie High School (Detroit, Mich.) World War II Collection, 1943-1945'

Summary

Creator:

McKenzie High School (Detroit, Mich.)

Abstract:

The papers include Vmail (Victory mail) from McKenzie graduates, male and female, who served in the armed forces during World War II to Herb Eiges.

Extent:

4.5 cubic ft. (in 5 boxes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by numerous students, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The Collection includes letters and Vmail from McKenzie High School graduates to Eiges and the newsletters he created, 1943-1945. The incoming correspondence is organized alphabetically by surname. Envelopes for letters have been included so addresses can be identified, except for the Vmail.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Herbert (Herb) Eiges was a teacher (?) at McKenzie High School in Detroit, MIchigan. He collected letters from men and women graduates of McKenzie High School who were serving in the armed forces during World War II. From the letters, he wrote and produced a small newsletter of information about who was in the services during war.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 2982

Arrangement:

Arrangement is by series: Correspondence (alphabetical by surname), Miscellaneous Materials, Newsletters (chronological).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.

Names:

McKenzie High School (Detroit, Mich.)
Eiges, Herbert.