Collection ID: D.452

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Waterstraat, Adrian August, 1908-2003
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet and 1, 2 inch Manuscript Box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, item date], Adrian Waterstraat Papers, D.452, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Background

Scope and Content:

The Adrian Waterstraat Papers are comprised of one series: Personal Papers. This series documents Waterstraat's service during World War II. Included in this collection are Waterstraat's military record, items related to his prisoner of war status, as well as one letter he wrote to his wife during his internment. Also included in this collection are several medals and awards.

Biographical / Historical:

Adrian Waterstraat was born in 1908 in Macedon, New York. Before fighting in World War II, he worked as a truck driver. Waterstraat entered active duty in March 1944 and fought in several battles that took place in Central Europe and Germany . Early in 1945, Waterstraat was taken prisoner and held in Germany. Upon the war's conclusion, Waterstraat received the Good Conduct, European African Middle Eastern Campaign, and World War II Victory medals for his service.

Acquisition information:
The Adrian Waterstraat Papers were made a gift of Linda Waterstraat, 2005.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Lori Birrell in 2012. Finding aid written by Lori Birrell in 2012.

Arrangement:

The Adrian Waterstraat Papers are arranged in the order in which they were donated.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

The Adrian Waterstraat papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Reproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions. Permission to publish materials from the collection must currently be requested. Please note that some materials may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item title, item date], Adrian Waterstraat Papers, D.452, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Rush Rhees Library
Second Floor, Room 225
755 Library Rd.
Rochester, NY 14627, United States
CONTACT:
(585) 275-2121
rarebks@library.rochester.edu