Paris (France)

Abstract:

A veteran of 9th Infantry Division, Harold M. Bruskin fought and worked as a radio operator throughout the European, African, and Middle Eastern theaters until he was injured on the Normandy front on July 25, 1944. Bruskin was ultimately awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and a European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) medal for his service. This collection consists of a large scrapbook featuring correspondence, photographs, clippings, paper money, and ephemera.

Abstract: John R. Brodhead's papers consist of correspondence, 1831-1871, including drafts of letters sent; European diaries, 1839-1849 with gaps; writings and related notes, primarily concerning early New York State history; lists, transcripts and translations of documents from archives in Holland, London and Paris; papers (some printed) concerning service in the 63rd Brigade, New York Infantry, 1836-1838; papers (some printed) concerning the New York Historical Society; speeches; legal and financial...

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of materials donated by the participants of the Rutgers Oral History Archives of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. These include diaries, a scrapbook, a musical album, a US Army-issue New Testament, memoirs, correspondence, military and veteran's organizations publications, maps, military records, photographs, Rutgers memorabilia and clippings.