George H. Olds papers, 1942-1945.

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George H. Olds papers, 1942-1945.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, memoirs. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: WWII -- U.S., -- Mediterranean; Post WWII occupation -- Italy. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 845th U.S. Engineer Battalion (aviation); 21st U.S. Engineer Regiment (aviation). General description of the collection: The George H. Olds papers include medical officer's memoir and letters to wife; letters emphasize social aspects of a support unit at war rather than military operations.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576626

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Olds, George Daniel, 1853-1931

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Olds was born in Middleport, NY, Oct. 14, 1853. A.B., 1873; A.M., 1876, University of Rochester. Professor of Mathematics, University of Rochester, 1884-1891. Professor of Mathematics, Amherst College, 1891-1927; Dean of the College, 1909-1922; President of Amherst College, 1923-1927. Died May 10, 1931. From the description of Olds papers, ca. 1870-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 52034180 Georege H. Olds was a United States (U.S.) Army medical officer who served during ...