Louis Arthur Ungar papers

Collection

Identifier: P-137

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of 100 documents and approximately 350 photographs documenting Ungar's experience as a dental officer with the American Zionist Medical Unit for Palestine. Includes: a biographical sketch, letters pertaining to application for Palestine service and U.S. Army deferment, money, memorabilia, Palestine correspondence, Zionist Medical Unit reports, and commendations of Ungar's service.

Of the two photo albums in this collection, one includes descriptive titles, negatives, originals, postal cards of scenes across Egypt and the Levant, personal photographs; depictions of military life, and photographs of hospital activities and personnel. (some relating to the Rothschild Hospital in Jerusalem).

Dates

Creation: 1915-1919

Creator

Ungar, Louis Arthur (Person)
Frances, George B. (Person)

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to all researchers, except items that may be restricted due to their fragility, or privacy.

Use Restrictions

No permission is required to quote, reproduce or otherwise publish manuscript materials found in this collection, as long as the usage is scholarly, educational, and non-commercial. For inquiries about other usage, please contact the Director of Collections and Engagement at mmeyers@ajhs.org.

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