Chester William Roemmelt Papers, 1917-1977.

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Chester William Roemmelt Papers, 1917-1977.

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The collection includes publications, 1917 and 1940-1945, primarily field and technical manuals related to Chester Roemmelt's World War II service. There are papers and photographs, 1917-1977, relating to his time at Norwich University and which also reflect some of Roemmelt's other interests, including Morgan horses and the Louisville, KY, flood of 1937. Several hand-colored photographs are included from Roemmelt's time at Norwich. Also included are five photographs taken and signed by Margaret Bourke-White in the 1930s.

2 boxes (1.50 linear feet)

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7773178

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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Roemmelt, Chester W., 1902-1981.

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Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Chester W. Roemmelt graduated with the Norwich University class of 1922. During his time at Norwich, he was a member of the track and fencing squads as well as the dramatic club. Following his graduation, Roemmelt held a commission in the U. S. Army Reserve and served in the Cavalry from 1923 to 1942. He was on active duty 1942-1946, serving at the Armored School at Fort Knox, KY. He retired from the Reserve in 1954 with the rank of major. Following the war, Chest...

Bourke-White, Margaret, 1904-1971

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Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) was an American photographer, war correspondent, author and photojournalist. Among her many achievements, she was the first foreign photographer allowed to take pictures in the USSR of Soviet industry, the first female war correspondent, and the first female photographer for Life magazine, where her photograph appeared on the first cover. She was the author of more than ten books, including her autobiography Portrait of Myself (1963). She received numerous award...

Norwich University

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