Guide to the Russell J. Klages Papers and Photographs 1942-1946

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
Russell J. Klages Papers and Photographs
Creator
Klages, Russell
Collection Number
MSS 842
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 boxes)
Date
1942-1946
Abstract
Private First Class Russell J. Klages served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The Russell J. Klages Papers and Photographs include materials concerning his service in the South Pacific between 1942 and 1945 and the notices of his death and burial in the Philippines.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Carly Lough.
Sponsor
This collection has been made accessible as part of an NHPRC-funded Basic Processing grant.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

Russell J. Klages was a Pittsburgh resident who served as a private in the South Pacific during World War II. He toured in the South Pacific from 1942 until he was killed in action in the Philippines. Klages was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star.

Scope and Content Notes

The Russell J. Klages Papers and Photographs consist of correspondence, family mementos and photographs. The papers mostly concern the World War II military service of Mr. Klages through routine correspondence to his sister, Ethel Klages Cristian, as well as formal military notices of his death in the Pacific. The collection also contains the personal bible of Mr. Klages, notice of a posthumous Purple Heart Award and photographs of Mr. Klages, his sister and brother-in-law.

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Katherine Venezia in 2011.

Archives accession # 2011.0181

Preferred Citation

Russell J. Klages Papers and Photographs, 1942-1946, MSS 842 , Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

Preliminary processing by Carly Lough on 09/21/2012.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Separated Materials

The Museum houses the U.S. flag, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal of Russell J. Klages.

Subjects

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh, (Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • World War, 1939-1945

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