Alois Neumayer World War I memoir
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
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Script of description
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- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States