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Elmer Rothermich letter

Document | Accession Number: 2006.252

The Elmer Rothermich letter consists of a nine page letter with an envelope, written by Elmer Rothermich on April 10, 1945, in Germany, describing his experiences liberating the Ohrdruf concentration camp as a member of the 81st Field Infantry Battalion of the United States Army. Also includes additional information regarding Mr. Rothermich's service record, his wife's memories of the receipt of this letter, and a copy of an article in the St. Charles, MO "Banner News" quoting from the letter.

Date
creation:  1945 April 10
Language
English
Genre/Form
Letter.
Extent
1 folder

About This Document

Document Creator
Elmer Rothermich
Biography
Elmer Rothermich was a member of the 81st Field Infantry Battalion of the United States Army. He was present at the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. He was married to Carmen Weber.
System of Arrangement
The Elmer Rothermich letter is arranged in a single series.

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Holder of Originals
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Carmen Weber donated the Elmer Rothermich letter to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2006.
Funding Note
The cataloging of this collection has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
Material(s) in this collection may be protected by copyright and/or related rights. You do not require further permission from the Museum to use this material. The user is solely responsible for making a determination as to if and how the material may be used.

 
Record last modified: 2023-02-24 14:17:24
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