Veterans
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
1984 Memorial Day Parade Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-002
Content Description
A scrapbook documenting the controversy over and ultimate cancellation of Rochester's annual Memorial Day Parade in 1984. The scrapbook's contents include extensive newspaper clippings, photographic prints, and a small number of original documents. The scrapbook was created by Robert Dardano, Sr., a World War II and Korean War veteran who formerly was the chair of the Rochester Veterans Memorial and Executive Council.
Dates:
April-May 1984
Found in:
Local History & Genealogy Division
Scrapbook: In the Matter of the Claim of Emmett Gallagher
Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: 2023-005
Content Description
This scrapbook consists of documents related to the veterans disability claim of Emmett Gallagher, a World War I soldier from Greece, New York. Gallagher served as a mechanic (what would today be called an armorer) with the 311th Infantry regiment in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. During his service, he already showed signs of what today is called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) before being gassed. After the war, his disability claims in 1921 were denied. The documents in this scrapbook...
Dates:
1918-1955
Found in:
Local History & Genealogy Division