John K. Ruppert collection
Abstract
This collection contains World War II memorabilia and personal papers of John K. Ruppert.
Dates
- 1941 - 2005
- Majority of material found within 1944 - 1946
Creator
- Ruppert, John K., Sergeant (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Biographical / Historical
Sergeant John K. Ruppert fought in World War II with the United States Army. He enlisted in 1942 and was stationed in Italy from 1944 to 1946 during the Rome-Arno Campaign. He arrived in Italy after brief stay in Morocco and Algeria. When he arrived in Italy, he was assigned to the C Company of the 168th regiment of the 34th Infantry Division. He and his regiment worked to liberate many towns in Italian countryside, before they headed to Rome.
The Rome-Arno campaign was long and fraught with casualties. The Allies arrived in Italy in September 1943. They swiftly captured Naples and gained control of southern Italy with the goal of taking Rome, an Axis capital. After many months of engaging the enemy, Allied Forces liberated Rome from the occupying German Army on June 5, 1944.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The materials in this collection have been retained in their original order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. Gary Ruppert, January 2006.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the personal items and memorabilia of Ruppert’s time in Italy. He returned with several souvenirs and kept many of his military records which are included in the collection.
Creator
- Ruppert, John K., Sergeant (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John K. Ruppert collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Lara Westwood
- Date
- 2012-12
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-03: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org