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Alois Neumayer World War I memoir

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Identifier: MSS 16396

Scope and Contents Note

Alois Neumayer World War I memoir (1914-1915; 0.15 cf) is a hand-written documentation of his service in the German army during World War I. Neumayer came from the town of Cham, along the Czech border. He served in the 3rd Bavarian Reserve Foot Artillery Regiment, and saw action on both the Western and Eastern fronts. The volume is illustrated throughout with around 700 pieces of contemporary ephemera including postcards, photographs, maps, original artwork, clippings, letters, newspapers, song cards, etc. Neumayer's account details both the historical events leading up to the outbreak of war and his service in 1914 and 1915.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914 - 1915

Language of Materials

Materials are in German.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use. Please handle this item carefully.

Biographical Note

Alois Neumayer was an artilleryman who served in the German army during World War I. He served in the 3rd Bavarian Reserve Foot Artillery Regiment and came from the town of Cham.

Source: Materials within collection.

Extent

0.15 Cubic Feet (1 volume)

Title
Alois Neumayer World War I memoir
Author
Tanner Greene
Date
25 February 2019
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States