Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sahlberg, Adelbert
- Abstract:
- This collection contains papers depicting the memories and photographs of military life in World War II as witnessed by Adelbert Sahlberg and includes two NYS Military Museum videos of interviews recorded January 7, 2011.
- Extent:
- 1 small document box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection was brought together by Adelbert Sahlberg. It consists of maps, photographs and text describing his experiences in France in World War II.
- Biographical / Historical:
Adelbert (Del) Hayden Sahlberg passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 after a short illness at the age of 89. Del was born July 7, 1924 in Saratoga Springs, NY and lived there until enlisting in the Armed Forces in 1942. He served with the 9th Air Force in Europe until 1946, seeing action across the European front. Returning back home after the war he met and married fellow Saratogian Adele Wait on December 5, 1948. Del worked at the G.F. Harvey Company until moving to Oswego NY and later Elmira, NY where he retired from the F.M. Howell Company. He was a long time member of the Lions Club and Sons of the American Revolution as well as a member in good standing in numerous other organizations. His wife Adele preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, William (wife, Janet) Sahlberg of Coopersville, Michigan and Richard (wife, Donna) Sahlberg of Reno, Nevada and three grandsons, Michael (wife, Tami), Benjamin (wife, Jesse) and Matthew, all of Grand Rapids, Michigan.02287386
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Adelbert Sahlberg
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Items in this collection may be protected under copyright.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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All items are to be used in the Saratoga Room only.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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518-584-7860