Frail World War II Memorial Collection, 1939 - 1945
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Frail, Edward J.
- Abstract:
- This collection of news clippings and photographs were gathered together by Edward Frail to memorialize soldiers who were killed in World War II.
- Extent:
- 1 exp. folder
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Originally housed in a self-sticking page scrapbook, each page has been photocopied to preserve its original presentation and the contents of the page removed and foldered with the photocopied page. Originally housed in a self-sticking page scrapbook, each page has been photocopied to preserve its original presentation and the contents of the page removed and foldered with the photocopied page. Originally housed in a self-sticking page scrapbook, each page has been photocopied to preserve its original presentation and the contents of the page removed and foldered with the photocopied page.
- Biographical / historical:
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The young men memorialized in this collection were members of the Armed Services who were killed during World War II. Frail researched newspapers for information and photographs of the men and personally photographed their tombstones when possible. Included in each memorial is an explanation of the military events surrounding their deaths.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Items in this collection may be subject to Copyright Laws.
- Terms of access:
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Items may only be used in the Saratoga Room.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 518-584-7860