Guide to the Jerome Epstein papers, 1943-1983
Jerome Epstein C0262
Published by George Mason University Libraries
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Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center |
| Creator | Epstein, Jerome, 1925-1967 |
| Title | Jerome Epstein papers |
| Date | 1943-1983 |
| Physical Characteristics | 8.0 linear feet (7 boxes) |
| Abstract | Although his papers, comprising eight linear feet , document both his civilian and military careers, his World War II military letters, numbering several hundred, are of the greatest interest. The papers include photographs correspondence, scrapbooks, notebooks, audiotapes, 8mm film reels, and military badges. |
| Collection Number | C0262 |
| Language | English |
Biographical Information
Born in 1925, Epstein enlisted in the U.S. Army, August 10, 1943, and went into active service, January 3, 1944. He was sent to Italy and served for seven months as a radio operator in the Northern Appennines and the Po Valley. He was awarded two bronze service stars.
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Scope and Content
Although his papers, comprising eight linear feet, document both his civilian and military careers, his World War II military letters, numbering several hundred, are of the greatest interest. However, letters from his parents are also interesting in that they are a record of life back home during World War II. We learn, for example, that the Plaza Hotel in New York was "dreary and dark," a reference perhaps to blackouts during the war. The papers include photographs correspondence, scrapbooks, notebooks, audiotapes, 8mm film reels, and military badges.
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Arrangement
Organized by subject.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Access is limited due to the unprocessed nature of the collection.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from Jerome Epstein papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center holds other collections that document World War II and postwar United States history, including the Leonard H. Clark military history collection and the Mary Elsie Fox photograph collection.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Jerome Epstein papers, #C0262, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Donated by L. Claire Kincannon in 2015.
Processing Information
This collection is unprocessed.
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Contents List
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