Box AR00055

Abstract The William H. Sager Collection documents the life, military service, and family correspondence of William H. Sager through his wartime service in the U.S. Marine Corps, including deployments to Guadalcanal and service with the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO) in China, as well as his postwar transition. The collection is organized into series that include extensive correspondence with his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager; correspondence with his brother, Ben Sager, and other...

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This folder contains copies of writings by Richard E. Bennink about his experiences during the invasion of Guadalcanal, where he helped transport troops on the USS Heywood. It also includes documents related to the invasion of Iwo Jima and the 5th Marine Division, as well as information about the Marine barracks at Pearl Harbor. Additionally, there is a pamphlet for the Hawaii Military Appreciation Week Opening Ceremony, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii on May 12, 2000.

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This folder contains several obituaries and accompanying material, including ones for Herman Abady, Alexander A. Vandegrift, William McKelvy, and William Whyte; a copy of the history of the Third Battalion, First Marine Division; and copies of several articles.

Scope and Contents This folder contains 5 letters between William H. Sager and his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The contents include multiple letters from Sager in which he discusses his daily activities, life on the farm, coursework, gifts, travel plans, and working routines, as well as his experiences with military training, including time on the range, Marine maneuvers, arrival at camp, and reflections on the Compulsory Military Training Bill. The folder also includes a telegram from Sager wishing...

Scope and Contents This folder contains letters from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, documenting his daily life and military training. The letters cover topics like tactical exercises, musketry practice, physical and eye examinations, camp life, travel to places including Fredericksburg, Hampton, Front Royal, and training camps, and routine duties and activities. Sager also writes about family news, including the birth of children, updates from home, household tasks, and social...

Scope and Contents This folder contains 8 letters and 2 postcards from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, documenting his daily life, work, and studies. The letters include descriptions of military training, such as time on the range and firearms practice, as well as reflections on hot weather, coursework, and examinations. Sager writes about home life, family visits, religious observance, travel, and time spent in Charlottesville. He expresses affection, encouragement, and interest...

Scope and Contents This folder contains 8 letters, 1 postcard, and 1 card from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The letters include references to hot weather, accounting and tax problems, audits, coursework, and updates on home, work, and farm life. Many of the letters mention traveling to and from Charlottesville, with Sager noting his arrivals home, planned visits, and gratitude for shared weekends. The correspondence also highlights the couple’s relationship and mutual support,...

Scope and Contents This folder contains 9 letters and 1 postcard from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The letters center on frequent travel and visits between the couple, with Sager regularly noting his safe arrivals home, expressing gratitude for shared weekends, and discussing plans for upcoming trips to Charlottesville. The letters also provide insight into Sager’s professional and academic concerns, including accounting and income tax problems, coursework and exams, a...

Scope and Contents This folder contains 8 letters from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The letters document Sager’s frequent travels and returns home, expressions of gratitude for shared weekends, and encouragement regarding Elizabeth’s academic examinations. Several letters address Sager’s work in taxation and accounting, health matters, and everyday activities, while others have references to the Marine Corps, air raid wardens, incendiary bomb lectures, and news of fighting in...

Scope and Contents This folder contains 5 letters, 2 postcards, and 1 invitation. Included are letters from William H. Sager to his sister, Rae Berman, and his brother, Ben J. Sager, as well as an invitation to his military graduation at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The letters discuss family relationships, friendships, travel, assignments, political reflections, and day-to-day experiences in military service, including Sager’s graduation from the Second Reserve Officers’ Course, subsequent promotions,...