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Ervin R. Gahringer Papers, 1918-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gahringer, Ervin R. (Ervin Raymond)
- Title
- Ervin R. Gahringer Papers
- Dates
- 1918-1936 (inclusive)19181936
- Quantity
- 1.67 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5399 (Accession No. 5399-001)
- Summary
- Papers, photographs, and memorabilia from a World War I veteran.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ervin Raymond Gahringer (February 28, 1894-November 12, 1943) was born in Minnesota. He moved to Wenatchee, Washington as a small child with his parents. After serving in World War I, he returned to Wenatchee where he lived out the remainder of his life.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, diary, legal documents, clippings, publications, photographs, ephemera.
The collection contains Gahringer's diary detailing his experiences in Europe in World War I, and transcript of the diary by the donor. The collection also includes a songbook of AEF songs; a book of postcards from Bordeaux, France; Gahringer's enlistment records; a book about the 347th battalion; a folder of clippings; the book Hindenbergwith the following note inside the front cover, "picked up in the front lines;" four photographs, including a portrait; a World War I helmet; two medals; and coins.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Diary and enlistment recordReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Diary of Ervin R. Gahringer |
1918-1919 |
| 1 | Transcripts of Diary (2 copies) |
undated |
| 1 | Enlistment Record - Honorable Discharge |
1918 |
91st DivisionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Clippings concerning the 91st Division |
1918-1926 |
| 1 | Correspondence and Memoranda concerning the 91st
Division |
1919-1936 |
PublicationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Postcards – Bordeaux |
undated |
| 1 | Popular Songs of the A.E.F. – Y.M.C.A. |
1918 |
| 1 |
History of the 347th Machine Gun Battalion
|
ca. 1923 |
| 1 |
Hindenburg oder Napoleon
|
1918 |
| 1 |
To the Homeward-Bound Americans
|
1919 |
EphemeraReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | 91st Division Helmet |
undated |
| 2 | Coins |
undated |
| 2 | Medals |
undated |
| 2 | Wool Cap |
undated |
PhotographsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | 347th Machine Gun Battalion Panorama
Portrait |
1919 |
| 2 | Unidentified Group Photographs in Paris
Three b/w prints of unidentified military units taken during
World War I.
|
undated |
| 3 | Hand-colored Portrait of Ervin R. Gahringer |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives
Corporate Names
- United States. Army--Songs and music
- United States. Army. American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1920--Songs and music
- United States. Army. Division, 91st
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 347th
- United States. Army. Machine Gun Battalion, 347th--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Bordeaux (France)--Photographs
Titles within the Collection
- Hindenburg oder Napoleon
- History of the 347th Machine Gun Battalion
- To the Homeward-Bound Americans
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
