Box AR00057
Container
Contains 25 Results:
William H. Sager Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 000072
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...
Dates:
1939 - 1945; 1967 - 2001
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Friends, August 5, 1942, January 23 - May 25, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 11 items, including letters from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and one letter from Harry Sager. The correspondence focuses on William’s daily life at camp, including descriptions of his new address, living conditions, food, books, military duties, and travel between camp and nearby cities. He writes often about the Happy Valley Military Academy, his responsibilities there, and social interactions with officers, generals, and other servicemen. A...
Dates:
August 5, 1942; January 23 - May 25, 1945
Letters from William H. Sager to Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, February 5 - May 15, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 11 items, consisting primarily of letters from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The correspondence reflects his daily life in military camps, including training activities such as time spent at the rifle range, administrative duties, travel between units, and interactions with fellow officers and enlisted men. William frequently discusses mail delays, receiving and sending packages, financial matters, and requests for supplies, books, and personal...
Dates:
February 5 - May 15, 1945
Letters from William H. Sager to Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, January 19 - April 30, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 10 letters from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager. The correspondence focuses on William’s concern for Elizabeth during her pregnancy and after the birth of their daughter. He writes often about receiving or missing mail and packages, sending money, enclosing photographs, and requesting practical items such as a baseball cap rather than more bullion cubes. William also describes daily military life, including visits to the city and hospital, time at...
Dates:
January 19 - April 30, 1945
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Friends, December 5, 1944 - January 31, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 10 letters and 1 V-Mail from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, along with 1 letter from Larry to William and 1 piece of Indian currency. The correspondence documents William’s transit through India and his early establishment at camp, describing sightseeing in the city, native bazaars and shops, diplomatic dinners, meals, quarters, and interactions with naval officers and enlisted men. He writes frequently about finances, including collecting back...
Dates:
December 5, 1944 - January 31, 1945
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik, and Family, January 14 - February 11, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 10 letters and 1 V-Mail from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, as well as 1 additional letter to Goldie concerning William’s whereabouts. The correspondence documents William’s arrival in India (actually China) and his early experiences adjusting to his new post, including descriptions of his stay at a Navy hostel, his flight, and his reception by Navy personnel. He frequently discusses camp conditions such as food quality, living quarters, recreation...
Dates:
January 14 - February 11, 1945
Letters from William H. Sager to Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, January 8 - February 21, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 4 letters and 2 telegrams from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, documenting his travels, military assignments, and personal reflections during his service. The items describe his movement between Army and Navy settings, including stays with Army personnel and shared quarters with a lieutenant, as well as his daily routines such as meals, weather, and reading. Sager frequently expresses concern for Elizabeth’s well-being during her pregnancy and...
Dates:
January 8 - February 21, 1945
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Friends, January 13 - April 5, 1945
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 6 letters and 1 between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Jo, documenting personal, family, and wartime experiences during Sager’s overseas service. Jo’s letter provides home-front updates, including her reaction to William’s reassignment overseas, news of mutual acquaintances, and descriptions of her domestic life such as furnishing her home and attending social gatherings. The remaining materials consist of letters and a telegram from William to Elizabeth...
Dates:
January 13 - April 5, 1945
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Family, January 12 - March 18, 1945, 1967, undated
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 4 letters, 1 V-Mail, and four postcards between William H. Sager, his cousin Sophie, his parents, and other family members documenting wartime communication, family updates, and personal reflections during military service. The materials include three letters from William to Elizabeth, one letter from Sophie to William and Elizabeth, one letter from William to his parents, and one V-Mail from William to Elizabeth. William’s letters describe receiving mail, expressing...
Dates:
January 12 - March 18, 1945; 1967; undated
Letters Between William H. Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and Family and Friends, March 22 - June 8, 1943
File — Box: AR00057, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 4 letters from William H. Sager, 1 letter from Mrs. M.H. Lieberman, 1 V-Mail from Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, and 2 telegrams. The materials document William’s military service and health, including repeated bouts of malaria and hospital stays, as well as his daily activities such as attending services, visiting the Division Officers’ Club, and socializing with fellow servicemen like Herman Abady and Buck Wright. His letters often include affectionate and encouraging words...
Dates:
March 22 - June 8, 1943