Record Groups
Metadata
Collection |
Emil Leavitt Papers |
Object Name |
Collection |
Catalog Number |
RG-267 |
Dates of Creation |
1943 - 1996 |
Extent of Description |
0.2 linear feet (1 box) |
Admin/Biographical History |
Emil Leavitt was born in New York in on September 9, 1907. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942, but attended Officer Candidate School, becoming an officer in 1943. In April 1943, he was assigned to the 7th Replacement Depot in North Africa where he was the headquarters company commander. He later worked as the Information-Education Officer with Allied Force Headquarters in Italy. He returned to the United States in December 1945 after having spent over two years overseas. Emil was relieved of active duty in April 1946; however, he was called back to fight in the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in April 1953. |
Copyrights |
No restrictions on use. |
Language of Material |
English |
Scope & Content |
The Emil Leavitt Papers focus primarily on the World War II service of Jewish American Emil Leavitt. These papers include military documents and photographs. Folder 1 contains copies of military documents, including records of separation. Folder 2 holds a copy of three photographs of Emil in North Africa. Folder 3 has an announcement of Emil's death in 1996. |
Subjects |
World War, 1939-1945. Korean War, 1950-1953. United States. Army. Replacement Depot, 7th. Tunis, Tunisia |