Cornelius H. Menger collection
Collection
Identifier: L105
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of correspondence to Jean Hornstein Menger from her husband Cornelius H. Menger. The letters date from when Cornelius served as captain in World War 1, and continue through after his time in the armed service (1917 to 1940). Letters from Menger originate from France, New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Birmingham, Cleveland, Columbus, Pensacola, Omaha, and Indianapolis. Also included are letters to Mrs. Menger, then Jean Hornstein, from other World War I soldiers.
Dates
- 1899-1957
Creator
- Menger, Cornelius H. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Cornelius H. Menger served as a caption in France during World War 1 (1917–1919). Following the war, Menger returned to the U.S., where he worked in the ordinance department, stationed in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Alabama (1919–1928). In 1920, Menger married Jean Hornstein, whom he met before the war while working in New York City. In 1929, Menger took up employment with the Alabama Power Company (circa 1929–1932), while continuing to serve as an officer in the Army Reserve, stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois and Fort Knox, Kentucky. After his time with the Alabama Power Company, Menger worked with the National Park Service and later with the International Harvester in Indianapolis (1936–1939).
Extent
1.3 Cubic Feet (4 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Jean Menger.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Brent Abercrombie during June 2011.
- Birmingham (Ala.)
- Boston (Mass.)
- Bridgeport (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Camp sites, facilities, etc.
- Camp sites, facilities, etc. -- West (U.S.)
- Cleveland (Ohio)
- Columbus (Ohio)
- Correspondence
- Florida
- Fort Knox (Ky.)
- Menger, Jean
- Military bases
- National parks and reserves -- West (U.S.)
- Nebraska
- New York (N.Y.)
- Omaha (Neb.)
- Parks -- West (U.S.)
- Public utilities -- Alabama
- Public utilities -- Employees
- Soldiers
- Travel
- Washington (D.C.)
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France
Creator
- Menger, Cornelius H. (Person)
- Title
- Cornlius H. Menger collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
