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Alexander Edward and Willem Metz papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3142

Abstract

Biographical materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1905-1962

Language of Materials

Estonian, English, Russian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

10.08.1882-15.09.1962 East Orange, NJ Born in Tallinn, Estonia. Wife: Irene Metz (married in 1913, Estonian, 1887-1941); adopted son, Irene's relative: Wassili Sepp, adopted as Willem Metz (1923-1944). Joined the Russian Volunteer Fleet in 1902 and participated in Russian-Japanese War. In 1904 was discharged from Fleet Steamer "Smolensk", capacity of Engineer of the II class. In 1906 went to the U.S as zivilian and worked in the machine-building industry as a labourer, foreman and superintendent. 1917 American naturalization. 1917-1938 served in the U.S Navy, Lieut. Honorably discharged in 1946 after WWII, last employment as senior inspector mechanical ship constructions US Navy (Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, New York) Willem Metz 26.08.1923-29.05.1944 Born in Torgu vald, Saaremaa, Estonia (until 1932 Wassili Sepp) Adopted by Alexander E. and Irene Metz in 1932 in U.S. Went to elementary school in Teaneck, NJ and graduated Teaneck High School in 1940. From 1940 served in U.S. Air Force, later as Techical Sergeant. Received Air Medal, Purple Heart, Gold Star Lapel and other awards. He perished in WWII.

Extent

2.5 linear inches

PROVENANCE

Collection transferred to the IHRC from the Estonian Archives in the U.S.A. (EAU) in 2003-2005. It was processed as part of a collaborative project between the Estonian Archives in the USA (Lakewood, New Jersey), the National Archives of Estonia (NAE), and the IHRC in March 2009. Gristel Ramler and Birgit Nurme of the National Archives in Tallinn, Estonia, worked with IHRC staff on the project.

Title
Inventory of the Alexander Edward and Willem Metz papers.
Author
IHRC Archives
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding Aid in English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-625-4800