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World War II Memories, William Wallbaum, 2012

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-VFM-07-7.31
Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 2012

World War II Newspapers (includes some DeKalb Newspapers), 1941 - 1945; 1982

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Identifier: RHC-VFM-19-19.52
Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1941-1945, 1982

World War II Scrapbook

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Identifier: RHC-VFM-19-19.79
Scope and Contents Scrapbook containing family photographs as well as newspaper articles from local newspapers in Lee and Winnebego counties, 1941-1945. Created by Neva Becker. Her husband, Clarence Becker, was in the Army during WWII in the 129th Infantry, Company A, 33rd Division (Camp Forrest, TN). Clippings are from the following newspapers are contained within: Rockford Morning Star, Dixon Telegram, Rochelle Leader, and Ashton Gazettee. Electronic files of scanned scrapbook pages. These scans have been...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1941-1945; Other: Date acquired: 01/29/2016

World War II Scrapbooks

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Identifier: RHC-RC-303
Scope and Contents The World War II Scrapbooks contain six scrapbooks of newspaper articles concerning World War II spanning 1940 to 1946.  The articles originate from various newspapers both local and national, most of which are unidentifiable. Known source publications include Chicago Tribune, Life, and the Rockford Register Republic.  Articles often reference individuals, organizations, or events relating to the Northern Illinois region.  The...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wurlitzer Company Records (DeKalb)

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Identifier: RHC-RC-169
Scope and Contents A portion of the Wurlitzer Company records was microfilmed by the Regional History Center and the original collection was donated to the Smithsonian Institution (Museum of American History) on November 11, 1992. The microfilm was retained by the Center along with folders containing histories, photographs, and the Wurlitzer Centennial Edition of the DeKalb Chronicle. The six volumes contained in Box 2 and 4 folders in Box 3, and a CD of theatre organ music, were donated after the transfer of...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1860-1986; Other: Date acquired: 03/12/1984

W.W. Embree Collection (DeKalb)

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Identifier: RHC-RC-002
Scope and Contents Waite W. Embree and his father, Elmer E. Embree, preserved most of the historical materials generated by the family’s business and social activities. Waite, especially, collected a large volume of printed materials and photographs that relate to his main interests--the history of DeKalb and the history of railroading. It is important to note that Embree was a collector: indeed, in the absence of an active county historical society, Waite Embree filled a void in DeKalb County with his keen...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1881-1966; Other: Date acquired: 03/00/1967

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