World War, 1939-1945
Found in 270 Collections and/or Records:
Walter Stoll, 1942-1947
Folder contains copies of transcribed letters from 1942-1947. Correspondence was saved by donor’s father, Max Stoll, and contains letters from family members in Germany and Theresienstadt. Collection also contains a poem written by the donor’s aunt, Thekla Stoll titled Encounter. The same poem was saved by Maria Lowenstein and is in the Lowenstein collection, B333.
War Comes to Campus
Report to alumni pamphlet providing an update on the University's efforts during World War II.
Weinstein Family Papers and Material Culture
What a Time!, 1945
A pen and ink drawing of two frolicking men walking jauntily down the street, one smoking and the other holding a bottle, rendered in a nighttime scene as if watching them walk home from a night on the town.
William Cody for Colorado Reflections
Dr. William Cody describes his early childhood living near Washington Park and describes childhood activities including ice skating, fishing for crawdads (crayfish), swimming, and playing "cowboys and Indians." Recalls his prom being held at Elitch Gardens. Discusses his memories of the Great Depression and his family losing their home. William Cody also reflects on his career as a dentist in Colorado.
World War II Army Jacket, 1943-1945
World War II Newspapers
This collection contains newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and maps from the World War II era.
World War II Practice Bomb, 1943
This is a practice bomb from about 1943: a 100 pound M38A2. It is dented and carries the signatures of soldiers from World War II who visited with the family of C.M. Schloss during the war years.
World War II Uniforms
Series consists of Sam Weinstein's army infantry jacket and a Jewish War Veterans uniform. Sam Weinstein served in Belgium during World War II and was a founding member Denver's Jewish War Veterans Post 344.