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Hudson (Ohio) World War II service members collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS W643

Scope and Content

The collection consists of service records, a note concerning the maintenance of these records, correspondence concerning those who served, as well as their names and addresses.

Dates

  • Creation: 1943-2001 and undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

In 1943, the Hudson Library placed a front-page advertisement in the local Hudson newspaper, The Times, requesting all willing service members to provide basic information concerning their enlistment in the war effort. Anyone who served with the U.S. government, an allied government, or the United Nations was encouraged to respond.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collected information on the men and women from Hudson, Ohio, who served in World War II

Statement of Arrangement

The collection consists of two series 1) Service records 2) Correspondence

Related Material

The information was compiled and indexed and is available in the publication: Information about people who served in World War II from Hudson, Ohio (Summit County) (Hudson Genealogical Study Group Publication #18), available in the Hudson Library & Historical Society.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Desmond Bolden in 2021.

Title
Finding aid for the Hudson (Ohio) World War II service members collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Desmond Bolden
Date
2024
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English, Latin script

Repository Details

Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository

Contact:
96 Library Street
Hudson OH 44236