Finding Aid for the Ralph J. Mensch World War II Letter and Jewish Scriptures, 1942, 1945


MS-2726

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Laurel Rozema, April 5, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Laurel Rozema, April 5, 2006
Encoded by: Laurel Rozema, April 5, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Ralph J. Mensch World War II Letter and Jewish Scriptures

Date/Date Range :   1942, 1945

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains a copy of the Jewish Holy Scriptures, printed by the U.S. Army in 1942 with an introduction by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. There is also a letter from Ralph J. Mensch in Memphis to his parents Mr. & Mrs. George Mensch, Sr. It describes the uniforms and other items he received from the army, and it discusses his schedule for the day (Victory in Europe Day).

Call number: MS-2726

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in March 2006.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Ralph J. Mensch World War II Letter and Jewish Scriptures, MS-2726. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.


Biography / History

No information could be located on Ralph J. Mensch.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a copy of the Jewish Holy Scriptures, printed by the U.S. Army in 1942 with an introduction by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. There is also a letter from Ralph J. Mensch in Memphis to his parents Mr. & Mrs. George Mensch, Sr. It describes the uniforms and other items he received from the army, and it discusses his schedule for the day (Victory in Europe Day).

Subject Terms

  • Mensch, Ralph J.
  • Memphis, Tennessee -- Naval Training Center.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Jewish Holy Scriptures printed by the U.S. Army, 1942

Folder   1     Item   2    
Letter from Ralph J. Mensch of the Naval Training Center in Memphis, TN, to Mr. & Mrs. George Mensch, Sr., of East Bangor, PA, 1945 May 8