Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky Aron Correspondence and Photographs: Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky Aron Correspondence and Photographs: NYU Special Collections Finding Aids

Call Number

MC.351

Date

1943-1946, inclusive

Creator

Aron, Joseph

Dashefsky, Rita

Aron, Madeline J. (Role: Donor)

Extent

.25 linear feet

in 1 half manuscript box

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky Aron were New York University students. Dashefsky graduated from Washington Square College in 1946. The couple began their relationship as pen pals during Aron's military service in World War II and were later married. This collection is primarily composed of correspondence between Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky documenting their relationship and Aron's military service in France during World War II. The collection also contains photographs and other documents relating to Aron's service in the war.

Biographical Note

Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky Aron were New York University students. Dashefsky graduated from Washington Square College in 1946. The couple began their relationship as pen pals during Aron's military service in World War II and were later married.

Arrangement

This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.

Scope and Contents

This collection is primarily composed of correspondence between Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky documenting their relationship and Aron's military service in France during World War II. The collection also contains photographs and other documents relating to Aron's service in the war.

Subjects

Genres

Correspondence.

People

Aron, Madeline J. (Role: Donor)

Topics

World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence.; World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.; World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Personal narratives.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans.; World War, 1939-1945 |z France.; Pen pals; College students -- New York (N.Y.)

Donors

Aron, Madeline J.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use materials in the collection in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Joseph Aron and Rita Dashefsky Aron Correspondence and Photographs; MC 351; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Madeline J. Aron, daughter-in-law of the creators, in July 2019; the accession number associated with this gift is 2022.022.

Collection processed by

Rachel Searcy

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Language: Description written in English

Repository

New York University Archives