Kraase, Walter William Papers
Title: Kraase, Walter William Papers
Reference Code: Mss-3339
Inclusive Dates: 1908 – 1921
Quantity: 0.3 cu. ft.
Location: CV, Sh. 017
Abstract: Walter William Kraase was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, on November 10, 1895. He registered for the armed services in 1917 and was called to duty in 1918. He served as a private in Co. C. Mr. Kraase and his wife Celia later lived in Milwaukee and West Allis.
Scope and Content: The collection includes post cards (1908-1916) to Walter from brothers Alfred and Ernest, sister Ella and other relatives and acquaintances, as well as various documents and publications related to Walter’s military service.
Access and Use: No restrictions
Language: English, German
Notes: The collection was donated by Ronald Kraase, January 2015. It was processed by Kevin Abing, April 2016.
Arrangement:
Folder Heading | Box # | File # | |
Post Cards, 1908-1916 | 1 | 1 | |
Miscellaneous | 1 | 2 | |
-Walter William Kraase’s Registration Card, 1917 | |||
-Walter Kraase’s Certificate of Training as Radio & Buzzer Operator, ca. 1917 |
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-Walter Kraase’s Draft Notice, Classification & Notification Cards, 1918 |
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– Mess Ticket, 1918 | |||
-Record of Assignment-Boys’ Technical High School, Milwaukee, 1918 |
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-Receipt from Deutsche Bank, Berlin, Germany, 1921 | |||
–The War Pantheon by Pierre Carrier-Belleuse & August-Francois Gorguet |
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-3 fliers re German Mark Investments, ca. 1919 | |||
-5 pages of German Empire bonds, ca. 1919 | |||
New Testament (Army & Navy edition), 1917 | 1 | LOOSE | |
Lutheran Hymnal and Prayer Book for the Boys Under the Flag, 1918 | 1 | LOOSE | |
The Story of Paris (with Guide) | 1 | LOOSE | |
Photo book: Reims En Ruines | 1 | LOOSE | |
2 Cartes Postales of Paris | 1 | LOOSE | |
PHOTOS: See M-237 and Over-OS Military #88-#89 |
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