Joseph R. Tomaino papers and photographs 1941-c1997 [manuscript]

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Joseph R. Tomaino papers and photographs 1941-c1997 [manuscript]

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The Joseph R. Tomaino papers and photographs consist of six scrapbooks containing various photographs, documents, certificates, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. These scrapbooks chiefly record his service in World War II. Photographs capture some of his experiences in the military, such as his training at Parris Island and his service in Hawaii. Military documents such as Order of the Purple Heart documentation and discharge papers also chronicle his service in World War II. In addition to these military documents, this collection also includes a telegraph that informed Mrs. Tomaino of her son being wounded in battle. Information about this battle appears in this collection in the form of a speech given by the Vincennes Commander W. E. A. Mullons in 1943. News clippings taken from Pittsburgh area newspapers document Tomaino and Mary Serluco wartime wedding in 1944. The correspondence and certificates in this collection chiefly pertain to his training at Allegheny Vocational High School. This collection also contains genealogical information relating to the Tomaino family and heritage. The scrapbooks in this collection also include images taken of the artwork Tomaino composed throughout his life..

1.0 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8150884

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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