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David Balter Archive

 Collection
Identifier: YUM 03

Scope and Content Note

The David Balter Ccollection includes materials pertaining to World War II.

The bulk of the collection consists of printed materials: brochures, newspapers, magazines, and clippings, and German propaganda l eaflets.

Other materials include photographs, small amount of personal correspondence, and General Orders of the 79th Infantry Division.

Dates

  • 1930s-1990s

Creator

Language of Materials

The collection is in English and German with some Yiddish.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Use Restrictions

There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:

Yeshiva University Museum, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011

email: YUMinquiries@cjh.org

Biographical Note

David Balter was a Jewish American soldier who served in Europe in the 79th Infantry Division during World War II.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

The David Balter Ccollection includes materials pertaining to World War II. The bulk of the collection consists of printed materials: brochures, newspapers, magazines, and clippings, and German propaganda leaflets. Other materials include photographs, small amount of personal correspondence, and General Orders of the 79th Infantry Division.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one series.

Custodial History

David Blter Papers were donated by David Balter in 2008.

Separated Material

Artifacts have been removed to the Yeshiva University Museum Art Collection

Title
Guide to the Papers of David Balter 1930s-1990s
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Yakov Illich Sklar
Date
© 2008
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.
Sponsor
as part of the Leon Levy Archival Processing Initiative, made possible by the Leon Levy Foundation

Repository Details

Part of the Yeshiva University Museum Repository

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States