Schwanke Family (First World War correspondence), 1917 December 4 - 1919 April 10

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Summary

Title:
Schwanke family First World War correspondence
Dates:
1917 December 4 - 1919 April 10
Creators:
Maringer, Richard and Schwanke, Charles A. , 1889-1964
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence written by several authors to the Schwanke family during the First World War. Much of the correspondence is from or concerning Pvt. Charles Schwanke, USA, who served with the 104th Infantry Regiment of the 26th Infantry Division.
Containers:
box: WWI 5
folder: 1-2
folder: 1-2
Extent:
.055 Linear feet (2 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Schwanke family First World War correspondence (2017.108.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence, including a letter and postcards, to the Schwanke family during the First World War. A majority of the correspondence is from or concerning Pvt. Charles Schwanke, USA who was serving in France. The majority of the letters are addressed to Charles' brother Herbert Schwanke in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are also several documents concerning the activities of the Wisconsin State Guard.

Biographical / historical:

Private Charles Schwanke, United States Army (b. 11/27/1889) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was 27 when he filled out his draft registration card for the First World War. Records show that Schwanke served with Company K of the 104th Infantry in France. He sailed home from Brest, France on the USS Mount Vernon in March of 1919 and arrived in Boston on April 4, 1919.

Military records suggest that Schwanke may have had a son, Roland, who died during the Second World War.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Richard C. Maringer
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date. Series 1: Correspondence to Schwanke Family – Series 2: Wisconsin State Guard papers

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Rob Strauss
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-04 18:04:51 -0500 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Schwanke family First World War correspondence (2017.108.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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