Mathias C. Helbach Collection
This collection contains papers, documents, and a scrapbook related to World War II veteran Mathias C. Helbach’s experience during the war in both the Mediterranean and European Theaters. Included is a history of the 9th Infantry during the African Sicilian Campaign, titled “Headquarters 9th Infantry Division APO 9” (1942); a photocopy of a manuscript about the 39th Infantry Regiment Medical Detachment titled “The Medicos Move Forward” (undated); and a document titled “Battalion Aid Station SOP” (undated). Helbach’s scrapbook contains 118 pages that are filled with mostly photographs and postcards from his time deployed in Africa, Sicily, England, France, and Germany.
Dates
- 1940-1944
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Abstract
This collection contains papers, documents, and a scrapbook related to World War II veteran Mathias C. Helbach’s experience during the war in both the Mediterranean and European Theaters.
Biographical/Historical Note
Mathias Helbach was born November 23, 1913 and died in 1996. He is buried in Fort Pierce, St Lucie County, Florida. Helbach served in World War II; before deployment, he was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for field training.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder and one oversized box.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee’s Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository