Object Details
user
Herstein, Sergeant Jules
Description
Physical Description
Abridged Prayer Book for Jews in the Armed Forces of the United States, in drab green boards, 360 pp.
Specific History
This prayer book was owned by Sergeant Jules Herstein. He listed his military service on the inside back cover. He served five years from his induction in June 1940 until his discharge on December 5, 1945.
associated dates
1940-06-01-1945-12-05
ID Number
1993.0505.01
catalog number
1993.0505.01
accession number
1993.0505
Object Name
book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
ink (overall material)
olive green (overall color)
Measurements
average spatial: 8.58 cm x 13.3 cm; x 3 3/8 in x 5 1/4 in
used
United States: California
United States: Hawaii
Japan: Tōkyō, Iwo Jima
associated place
United States: Minnesota, Minneapolis
United States: Minnesota, St. Paul
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Exhibition
Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Judaism
related event
World War II
The Great Depression and World War II
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1157054