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Newspaper Article – Inter-Racial Educational Program Being Conducted By The Army At Fort Ontario, N.Y, New York Age (New York, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the New York Age on November 13, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, November 11, 1943, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1943, Marion Bright, Irene Suflas

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Russell C. Johnson resigns at college • Forum to present Miss Sigrid Schultz Wednesday night: Radio commentator to speak on They'll do it Again • Curtain Club to open dramatic season with thriller, Arsenic and Old Lace • Organization heads meet tomorrow night at 7:30 • Ruby will come out if students subscribe • New Supply Store has P.O., soda fountain • Dr. Garrett joins faculty • Seniors elect Marshall • Former Weekly editor engaged to Verna Bock • Women's Club sponsors Valley Forge songmen • Pre-medical students take nationwide aptitude tests • Women drop torch and pick up tray …

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, November 4, 1943, [Number: 23], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Newspaper Article – Army Conducting School To Teach Reading, Writing, Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published on November 2, 1943 in the Indianapolis Star describing the Special Training Unit Program at Fort Ontario.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, October 28, 1943, [Number: 22], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Newspaper Article – Mexico Day Room At Fort Ontario Is Dedicated, Mexico Independent (Mexico, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Mexico Independent on October 28, 1943 describing a room furnished for Company G of the 1210th Special Training Unit at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

1935-10-24, Document, Unknown

Series 2. Condolence letters and other materials

This collection contains seven correspondence from 2ndLt. Norris K. Calkins, USAAF to his parents during the Second World War. Also included are ten correspondence to his parents in regards to his missing in action and subsequent killing in action status. Ephemera from his father Norris R. Calkins from the First World War is also included.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, October 21, 1943, [Number: 21], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1943, Joy Harter, Dick Clover

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College thespians will stage play November 12, 13 • Bears upset favored Temple even in rainy night contest at Owl stadium • Chorus to give concert at college November 4 • Frosh to begin program Oct. 25: New V-12 men to report Nov. 1; student enrollment totals 540 • Civilians to graduate; V-12 men will leave for training schools • V-12 unit receives war bond pennant • F&M, Willow Grove win over Ursinus • Soccermen to play Oct. 23 • Hockey prospects bright • McCausland is tennis champ • Frat-sorority banners adorn gym as ninety couples dance

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, October 14, 1943, [Number: 20], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Newspaper Article – Army Opens Schools For Illiterates, Troy Record (Troy, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Troy Record on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – Open School For Soldiers, Albany Times-Union (Albany, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Albany Times-Union on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – 'Little Red School House Opens' For Thousands Of Service Men, Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Daily Oklahoman on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – Soldiers Unable To Read, Write Get Special Quick Schooling, Robert C. Wilson

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Albuquerque Journal on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, October 7, 1943, [Number: 19], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

1943-10-05, Larry To Ann, Larry Langerholc

Ann Volk Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, September 30, 1943, [Number: 18], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Photograph - Anthony Slosek And Group, Unknown

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

A photograph taken at Fort Ontario in 1943 showing some of the soldiers stationed there.

The back says "Picture Taken in front of the Post Office Oswego, NY Friday Sept. 24, 1943 → Camp Upton

Second Row (L-R) Alfred Cannova, Anthony O. Sosus, Carl H. Beck, Elmer C. Germain, Ralph W. Bushe, Richard Bardeschluski, Eduard M. Austin, Allison J. Koberg, Phillip J. Scozzari, Walter S. Krukowski

Final Row (L-R) Anthony Slosek, Edwin T. Callaghan, Frederick C. Famule, John S. Selmbor, Joseph D. Kowalczyk, Elliot D. Smith, William P. Cheney, James Geoia, Lionel J. Harrington, Robert H. Horden, Robert E. Farnham"

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, September 23, 1943, [Number: 17], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, September 20, 1943, Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Swarthmore tames bears' eleven, 12-0, in curtain raiser • Semi-formal dance Oct. 2 after naval training game • Seeded men down rivals in tourney • "Arsenic and Old Lace" to be given by Curtain Club early in November: Choose Broadway hit as first; Anderson and Cooke share leads • Officers of Navy reveal past life: Lt. Miner was western educator, Lt. Coan interested in athletics • Library receives 2000 new books • Coeds are to return early for autumn sports program • Mrs. Miller joins staff as Dr. McClure's secretary • Rec center offers relaxation to students woozy from work …

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, September 16, 1943, [Number: 16], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

1943-09-16, Phillip To Ann, Phillip Langerholc

Ann Volk Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, September 9, 1943, [Number: 15], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Newspaper Article – Spinning The Sports Top, Al Lamb

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

A letter from Private P. E. McHugh to the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin published on September 8, 1943. Pvt McHugh was an instructor at Fort Ontario during this time.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, September 2, 1943, [Number: 14], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, August 26, 1943, [Number: 13], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Newspaper Article – New Day Room Is Dedicated At Fort Ontario, Fulton Patriot (Fulton, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Troy Record on August 26, 1943 describing a dedication of room for the Headquarters Company of the 1210th Special Training Unit at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Ursinus Weekly, August 23, 1943, Joy Harter, George D. Miner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Upperclassmen rout frosh thrice in hardball tilts: Freshmen power stopped cold as Jack Yost and Dean Steward gain easy mound victories • Naval unit shows drill improvement • Supply store enlarges to handle increased business and new services • Assembly sessions are well attended: 85 laymen and ministers present for 36th meeting • Shreiner and "612" softball victors • Civilian students slated to enter med. schools • 1943 Weekly editors announce engagements • Navy carries bear's hopes as grid season approaches • A Babe Ruth called into court on charges of tennis racket • Ursinus all-star defeat Navy softballers, 5-1

The Independent, V. 69, Thursday, August 19, 1943, [Number: 12], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.