Jerome Silberman letters, 1943-1945, undated

Summary

Creator:

Silberman, Jerome.

Extent:

1.3 linear feet (in 2 boxes)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2012177 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff in October 2022

Background

Scope and Content:

World War II-period letters of Jerome Silberman to his wife Ruth Silberman, written from locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Belgium, France, and Philippines; also U.S. Army-issued language books, foreign banknotes, issues of English and Spanish language newspapers published in the Philippines, map of Europe; and a photograph most likely depicting Jerome Silberman.

Biographical / Historical:

Michigan resident who served as Private in the 13th Infantry Regiment and as Corporal in the 3350th Signal Base Maintenance Co. during World War II.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Lyn H. Silberman (donor no. 10751 ) in March 2012.

Arrangement:

Box 1 contains Silberman's undated letters and letters dated September 1943-August 1945; Box 2 contains letters dated September 1945-November 1945, printed material, and photograph.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence.
World War, 1939-1945.

Formats:

Letters (correspondence)
Photographs.

Names:

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 13th (1861-1957)
United States. Army. Signal Base Maintenance Company, 3350th.
Silberman, Jerome.