World War, 1939-1945
Found in 339 Collections and/or Records:
United States Lines Affidavit of Support, 1939 November 25
Affidavit of support filled out by Nathan Greensberg of Williamsport, PA stating that he is willing to take in the Lowenstein family who are applying to visas to the United States because of religious persecution. The affidavit labels the Lowenstein family as good friends of Nathan Greensberg and states that the Lowenstein’s may remain with him until such time that they become self-supporting. The form lists the family's birth dates, countries of birth and occupations.
University Archives Collection on World War I, World War II and the Korean War
US Soldiers in Uniform, between 1939-1945
Three unidentified United States soldiers stand on a rooftop in uniform during World War II.
Vera and Edwin Sears in a Street, 1943-1949
Black and white photograph of Vera and Edwin Sears standing in an otherwise empty street. Presumably taken during their time in Germany after the war.
Vera Sears and a Man , 1943-1949
Black and white photograph of Vera Sears with another man standing in front of a car. Includes unreadable inscription on the reverse of the photograph.
Vera Sears Oral History, 2004
Vera Sears Oral History Transcript, 2004
W. Jacques Parker Papers
Jacques Parker (d. 2019) was a ski illustrator and veteran of the United States 10th Mountain Division. This collection contains artist and climbing tools, biographical clippings, and other materials from his enlistment. Collection also contains several peices of artwork, in pencil, ink, and watercolor; and contains several drafts and final published works for magazines.
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.