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David Mark Olds World War II Collection

Call Number

PR 287

Date

1916-1978 (bulk 1940-1945), inclusive

Creator

Extent

2.09 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

The documents in the collection are in English.

Abstract

This collection contains photographs and documents relating to David Mark Olds' military service during World War II. The collection includes items related to the U.S. military (such as magazines, papers, and Olds' photographs) and the German military (such as propaganda and documents for German soldiers after the surrender).

Biographical note

David Mark Olds was born in New York, NY December 29, 1920. He served in the army from 1943 to 1946, first as a Radio Intelligence Officer (1st Lieutenant), then as a Radio Officer, Field (Captain).

As a Radio Intelligence Officer, Olds translated, decoded, and intercepted enemy traffic. He served in this capacity in England, France, and Germany.

As a Radio Officer, Field, Olds was responsible for all radio circuits and installations in Austria. Headquarters were located in Vienna.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series.

Series I: Photographs, includes photographs from Olds' time in the military.

Series II: Documents, includes Olds' military papers, European souvenirs, and periodicals.

Series III: Nazi photographs and documents, includes Nazi propaganda and documents for German soldiers after the surrender.

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains photographs, documents, and other materials related to World War II, both U.S. military and Nazi items.

The U.S. military items include Olds' photographs and documents as well as periodicals. The Nazi items Olds apparently acquired while deployed. These include Nazi propaganda as well as documents created for German soldiers after Germany's surrender (directions and a safe conduct pass). In addition, the collection contains non-military items from Europe including travel souvenirs and foreign currency.

Access Restrictions

Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.

Use Restrictions

Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.

Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.

Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions

Preferred Citation

This collection should be cited as: David Mark Olds World War II Collection, PR 287, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society.

Location of Materials

Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.

Provenance

Donated to the New-York Historical Society by Sally Wendkos Olds in 2011.

Related Materials at the New-York Historical Society

The N-YHS Library's collection of World War II related materials can be searched using theonline catalog.

Collection processed by

Audrey Belanger

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 15:47:19 -0400.
Language: Description is in English.

Repository

New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024