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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Abe Sperling papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0078
Abstract

This collection consists of papers and documents relating to Abe Sperling and his time at North High School in Minneapolis, as well as his time as a Major with the Burma Road Engineers.

Dates: 1896-1975

Alan Rich papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0027
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence with Alan Rich during World War II as well as photographs and various ephemera.

Dates: 1926-1994

Albino Zattoni papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC2896
Abstract

Zattoni was an antifascist. His papers contain correspondence and newspaper clippings pertaining to his fighting in the Spanish Civil War and to his volunteer work during World War II, when he re-educated captured Italian soldiers. Also included is a file of correspondence referring to the Mazzini Society. 

Dates: 1930-1947

Amos S. Deinard papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0010
Abstract

The Amos S. Deinard Papers reflects the life of this prominent Minneapolis lawyer, from family papers and newsclippings, to records from organizations he was deeply involved in such as the Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Services and the Minnesota Fair Employment Practices Commission, to a collection of pamphlets and publications documenting his interests in topics such as antisemitism and Zionism.

Dates: 1895-1986

Benjamin E. Youngdahl Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SW 211
Abstract

The collection contains the personal and professional papers of noted public welfare administrator and social work educator, Benjamin E. Youngdahl. Personal correspondents include Harry Truman, Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey, and John F. Kennedy. Materials documenting Youngdahl's career in the academic and public sectors form the bulk of the collection.

Dates: 1916-1968; Majority of material found within ( 1940-1962)

Bureau of Veterans' Affairs records

 Collection
Identifier: ua00560
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of the Bureau of Veterans' Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1944-1959

Cloquet Public Library VHS tapes

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-011-UMD
Abstract

The collection contains seven VHS tapes on various topics, which were collected by the Cloquet Public Library. The tapes all relate to local topics or people, and many are programs which originally aired on public access television.

Dates: 1978-1996

David and Genia Levi papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0077
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of David and Genia Levi, Holocaust survivors who immigrated to the United States in 1950, eventually settling in St. Paul, Minnesota. These papers mostly deal with the Levi's efforts for reparations from the German government.

Dates: 1946-1979

Displaced persons from Estonia records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3033
Abstract Collection consists of materials documenting life of Estonians in displaced persons camps in Germany. The records include correspondence, articles, reports, memoranda, bulletins, newsletters, lists, meeting minutes, regulations and instructions. Topics include Estonian schools, National Committees, Red Cross Committees and general life of DPs. Included are also ca. 51,000 cards containing biographical information on Estonian Displaced Persons after World War II. The cards are arranged in...
Dates: 1945-1950

Eesti sport Inglise okupatsioonitsoonis Saksamaal ja Inglismaal (Estonian athletics in the English occupation zone, Germany and England) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC3893
Abstract

Organizational records include correspondence, constitution, minutes and other materials.

Dates: 1945-1958