Oral history transcript, pp. 851-1056
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes a transcript of an oral memoir in German, documents, and photographs from Erich L. Riesterer, ranging from 1900 to 1977, regarding military service with German troops occupying the Ukraine during World War I. The oral interview was conducted by his son, Berthold P. Riesterer, a history professor at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), during 1975-1977 and transcribed 1976-1977. Notable items also include a German passport (travel pass) and a postcard of "from a small Garrison." The collection also includes 46 cassette tapes with audio from the oral history interviews with Erich Riesterer.
Dates
- circa 1900-1977
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 postcard box)
Language of Materials
German
Creator
- From the Collection: Riesterer, Erich L., 1896-1983 (Person)
- From the Collection: Riesterer, Berthold Philip, 1935-2018 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
