Harold W. Berkman World War II letters

Descriptive Summary
Title: Harold W. Berkman World War II letters
Creator: Berkman, Karen
Inclusive Dates: 1944-1946
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Collection Number: ms4536
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Dr. Harold Berkman (d. 2020) graduated from high school in 1944 and was drafted into the Army. He served in the 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, participating in the Battle of the Bulge and Central Europe Campaign. After the war, he attended the University of Georgia and St. John's University eventually joining the faculty at the University of Miami.

Scope and Content

This collection contains letters from Harold Berkman to his parents, Abil and Rose Berkman, while serving in the U.S. Army 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division in Europe during World War II.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item, box, folder], Harold W. Berkman World War II letters, ms4536, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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