Adelbert W. Duskin WWII Papers
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Scope and Content Note
This collection is primarily comprised of correspondence written from Adelbert to his wife, Dorothy, and son, Joel, during World War II. Materials also include correspondence written before the war, 1931-1936, biographical material, ephemera, such as military patches and pins, two datebooks, two printed items on the Po Valley Campaign, and a small number of photographs.
Dates
- 1931-2001
- Majority of material found within 1933-1945
Creator
- Duskin, Adlebert Wilson (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Adelbert W. Duskin was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on October 14, 1912, to William and Jane Duskin. In 1934, Adelbert graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in chemical engineering. While at the University, Duskin was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the ROTC; upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. On June 17, 1936, Adelbert married Dorothy Mae Wheeler of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and had one son, Joel Duskin, born on September 11, 1938.
In 1940, Duskin began active duty as a first lieutenant in the Army Ordinance Corps. In this role he was stationed at two ordnance plants, ammunition manufacturing facilities, in Maryland and Tennessee. In April 1943, Duskin was sent overseas to North Africa and Italy, where he served as a division ordinance officer in the 92nd Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign. In 1945, Duskin was discharged with the rank of lieutenant colonel and returned to Crossett, Arkansas. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during World War II. Duskin remained in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1972, when he retired with the rank of colonel. In 1975, Duskin retired from Georgia-Pacific, a pulp and paper company, where he worked as director of customer technical services. After retirement, Adelbert and Dorothy traveled widely to places such as China, Australia, and Russia. On October 28, 2001, Adelbert W. Duskin died in North Richland Hills, Texas.
Extent
2.42 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Arrangement of the Papers
Materials are arranged by topic and in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
The Adelbert W. Duskin WWII Papers were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, on July 9, 2015 by Joel Duskin of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Processing Information
Processed by Abby Critselous; completed November 2015.
- Title
- Adelbert W. Duskin WWII Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Abby Critselous
- Date
- 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu