The William Raymond Elbert Papers collection contains the military materials belonging to William R. Elbert. This includes postcards, military booklets and manuals, certificates and identification. This collection also includes the naturalization paperwork for William R. Elbert's father, Leopold Elbert.
Admin/Biographical History
William Raymond Elbert was born around 1896 to Leopold Elbert and Annie M. Seifert Elbert. He had three siblings, Leopold, John, and Clara. William R. Elbert fought in World War I and survived the war, before coming home in 1919. When he returned, he married Mary Driendl Elbert (1900-1974). Together they had two children, William and Rose. William R. Elbert passed away at the age of 78 years in 1974.
Items in folders 1, 2, 3, and 4 are fragile and need staff supervision.
Object ID
MG0784
Related Item Notes
Medal, Victory banner, insignia, and VFW member cap are in the Curatorial Collection.
World War I Collection, 1916-1972, MG-45
World War I Papers for Frank Schober, MG-797
World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel, MG-798
Charles E. Schuler Papers, MG-780
William Barlow Papers, MG-781
Military Records for Charles A. Meisenberger, MG-782
Diary Collection, 1836-1978, MG-247
William J. Buch Papers, 1917-1958, MG-658
Additional Notes
Items in folders 1, 2, 3, and 4 need staff supervision.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Items in folders 1, 2, 3, and 4 need staff supervision. Restrictions noted at the item level. Items in Folders 1, 2, 3, and 4 require staff supervision. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-784
Classification
MG0784
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by EM, February 2019.
Roger and Robert Weaver in the back yard of their home
Description
Reprint of a real photo postcard. Robert and Roger Weaver in their yard with a sign written on a piece of slate that says "Come and play in our back yard". Message on postard: "Think we will be down to see you sometime before long. Was coming this week but can not get it arranged. Yours, Rob & Roger". Addressed to Mistress Lottie Davis, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. c/o L. S. Davis.
While you are getting well and storng we poor Lancaster people are undering if the keeps up whether we will not have to join you and Miss Emma. Tell Miss Emma I will teach my first Temperence lesson Sunday morning and I pitty the children but will do the best I can as long as Miss Emma seems to think I am equal or should be to do it. Lots of love, G. Friday June 25, 1919.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Wish I could spend a few hours with you today. Just know how invigorating those sea breezes are. Sincerely hope you will regain your accustomed health and strength very soon and that your sojourn by the sea may be even more of a benefit and delight each day than you anticipated. With much love, Marie
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
