Sub-series J: WWII Service Records, 1941-1947
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of World War II memorial records of servicemen from the Rochester area that were killed in action. The materials are dated between 1941 and 1947. The materials consists of type written service records and obituary newspaper clippings.
The memorial records contain servicemans service branch, company, rank, address, family names, education, place of employment, service record, enlistment date, and service tours and dates.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1947
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this sub-series.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Office of the City Historian, Rochester Public Library. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Office of the City Historian before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Extent
0.75 Cubic Feet (2 clam shell document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This sub-series consists of World War II memorial records of servicemen from the Rochester area that were killed in action. The materials are dated between 1941 and 1947. The materials consists of type written service records and obituary newspaper clippings.
Arrangement
This sub-series consists of two boxes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This sub-series was created during the daily operations of the City Historian's Office.
Processing Information
This project was made possible by a grant from the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund.
Processing Information
Sub-series may be a good candidate for indexing due to genealogical information.
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org