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Series II: Memorabilia & Photographs, 1928 - 1965

 Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The collection consists of 18 files contained in 2 boxes, and includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and correspondence relating to Frank M. Krebs' life and his career as mayor of Dayton from 1942-1945.

Series I: Correspondence consists of 8 files of letters. Included is correspondence between Adelaide (Hibbert) Krebs and various members of her family, Charles cross and various members of the Krebs family, J. Trevor Cross and Caroline Hibbert, Dorothy Zimmerman and the Krebs family. Also included are two files of personal and mayoral letters (and wires) to Frank Krebs.

Series II: Memorabilia consist of 5 files. Included in the series is a variety of personal and mayoral related material. Memorabilia contains the Frank Krebs and Adelade Hibbert genealogies. World War II ration books, various mayoral related items, and newspaper clippings relating to Mr. Krebs' political career are also included.

Series III: Photographs, consists of 5 files. The photographs in this series document many of the political functions attended by Mr. Krebs. Also included is a series of studio photographs of Mr. Krebs over a period of nearly 20 years.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928 - 1965

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092