1905 Portraits of Edith Wolfgram and Lillian Drost as children. Portrait of William Wolfgram drawn in 1945 by E. Weiner in U. S. Army uniform. Artist's rendition of Wolfgram Memorial Library.
Lillian M. Bunteschu (Drost) Columbia University diploma for teacher in nursery school and kidergarten first grade dated June 6, 1933
Lillian Bunteschu State Normal School Diploma June 6, 1924
Physical Condition
Good
Custodial History
Donated by Gay Shackelford of Baltimore, Maryland to the Development Office in January, 2000.
Letters between Frank and Edith Wolfgram and Pennsylvania Military College concerning their gifts to the college 1947 - 1967;
Photographs of their home in Wisconsin;
Copy of Edith's speech at the dedication of the Wolfgram Memorial Library 1970;
Letter written by Edith to her son after his death
History / Biographical
Mrs. Edith and Judge Frank Wolfgram donated a considerable amount of money to the Pennsylvania Military College. Their most significant contribution went towards the building of Wolfgram Memorial Library. The building was dedicated in honor of their son, William, who was a student at the Pennsylvania Military College and was a member of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Lieutenant William Wolfgram was killed in action in April of 1945 in Italy at the age of 22.
Framed letter dated November 17, 1948 from Frank Wolfgram to his son, William. William died in 1945 at the end of World War II. Framed letter dated 1970 from Mrs. Edith Wolfgram to her son, William.
In Memory certificate signed Harry Truman "In grateful memory of Second Lieutenant William J. Wolfgram who died in the service of his country in the Mediterranean Area, April 16, 1945..."
Time Magazine picture with Mrs. Edith Wolfgram as "Woman of the Year"; books on the 10th Mountain Division; Photographs of Wolfgram Family; pictures and articles about Edith Wolfgram; materials relating to the death of Edith Wolfgram; family tree of Edith Wolfgram.
Four photo albums given to the Wolfgram Family of photographs of the Pennsylvania Military College and Widener campus, including one given to Frank Wolfgram when he was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in 1962
Photographs of the Wolfgram family Black Angus restaurant in Milwaukee, WI.
Articles and correspondence relating to dedication of Wolfgram Memorial Library, death of William Wolfgram; List of recipients of the Lieutenant William J. Wolfgram Memorial Medal; Cassette and CD
of Drost Room dedication. Photograph of Drost Room dedication.
Personal memorabilia of William Wolfgram
Gift to Mrs. Wolfgram from William,
Class ring from Northwestern Military Academy belonging to William;
Article about beginning construction on Wolfgram Memorial Library
Personal memorabilia of Wolfgram Family includes photo album from 1973 Widener - PMC Alumni R. Kelso Carter Award to Edith and copy of the speech given by Edith at the ceremony; 1981 President's Council Dinner Menu (Edith was a council member); Cards sent between Frank and Edith Wolfgram.
IMPORTANT: The following items are located in two boxes: 549.1 and 549.2.
Numerous family photographs, including those of Mr. Frank Wolfgram, Mrs. Edith Wolfgram, and William Wolfgram
William Wolfgram's Officer's Identification Card
2 Pennants
(On Loan to the PMC Museum, September, 2000).
Personal Papers of the Wolfgram Family
Original sheet music American Capers, dedicated to William J. Wolfgram and written by John W. Schaum, his piano teacher.
The Wolfgram and Bunteschu Framed Family Crests
The Commencement Program from Pennsylvania Military College, 1972, signed by Burt Mustin, Class of 1903.
Framed wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfgram
Gifts given by William Wolfgram
Menus from the Wolfgram Estate including the Black Steer, first built and owned by Frank Wolfgram
Slides and photographs of the dedication of the Wolfgram Memorial Library
Album of childhood photographs of Frank Wolfgram
Postcard collection of Pennsylvania Military College, Swarthmore College, and various buildings in Milwaukee
PMC stickers
One Bible inscribed "To Edith from Mother" dated 1908
Two Common Service Books
Charm bracelet with hearts
Charm bracelet which is a 7 ¼" 14K yellow gold curb link bracelet with four charms.
Box of Military Emblems and Pins
Custodial History
Items Received by the Widener University Archives from Mr. Dan Shakelford on July 21, 2000.
IMPORTANT: The following items are located in two boxes: 549.1 and 549.2.
Numerous family photographs, including those of Mr. Frank Wolfgram, Mrs. Edith Wolfgram, and William Wolfgram
William Wolfgram's Officer's Identification Card
2 Pennants
(On Loan to the PMC Museum, September, 2000).
Personal Papers of the Wolfgram Family
Original sheet music American Capers, dedicated to William J. Wolfgram and written by John W. Schaum, his piano teacher.
The Wolfgram and Bunteschu Framed Family Crests
The Commencement Program from Pennsylvania Military College, 1972, signed by Burt Mustin, Class of 1903.
Framed wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfgram
Gifts given by William Wolfgram
Menus from the Wolfgram Estate including the Black Steer, first built and owned by Frank Wolfgram
Slides and photographs of the dedication of the Wolfgram Memorial Library
Album of childhood photographs of Frank Wolfgram
Postcard collection of Pennsylvania Military College, Swarthmore College, and various buildings in Milwaukee
PMC stickers
One Bible inscribed "To Edith from Mother" dated 1908
Two Common Service Books
Charm bracelet with hearts
Charm bracelet which is a 7 ¼" 14K yellow gold curb link bracelet with four charms.
Box of Military Emblems and Pins
Custodial History
Items Received by the Widener University Archives from Mr. Dan Shakelford on July 21, 2000
Personal memorabilia of Frank Wolfgram including original copy of Honorary Doctor of Laws Diploma conferred to him by Pennsylvania Military College 1962, Correspondence; Newspaper clippings of letter written to his son, William Wolfgram, after his son's death 1947
Letter from William Wolgram to his father, Frank Wolfgram.
Scrapbook of the groundbreaking of the Wolfgram Memorial Library in 1968. Scrapbooks of the dedication, dinner, and convocation in honor of the Wolfgram Memorial Library, 1970.
Custodial History
Part of Wolfgram Family Collection created by Edith Wolfgram
Pictures of Frank Wolfgram; Obituary; Scrapbook commemorating his life (b. 1886 - d. 1968); Personal memorabilia including letters of regret and sorrow over death of Frank Wolfgram; color slides of Wolfgram Memorial Library 1970; Published Article about Frank Wolfgram; Copy of speeches given by Frank; letters of congratulations on receiving Honorary Law Doctorate at Pennsylvania Military College; Program from Commencement 1962 where he received Honorary Degree; Colored sash worn by Frank when he received Honorary Degree. Photographs of their restaurant in Milwaukee called the Black Angus.
Photographs of William Wolfgram;
Medals received during war; Pennsylvania Military College cufflinks;
Letters about his death.
Description of his final days written by First Lieutenant George F. Earle, who knew William personally and talked with William's fellow soldiers about the events surrounding his death.
Condolences letter from Frank Hyatt to Frank Wolfgram.
1943 Commencement program
Omen Movie filmed at Lake Geneva newspaper article.
History / Biographical
After his death, William Wolfgram was buried at the Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Photographs of William Wolfgram; mainly from his time at Pennsylvania Military College. Many photos show Wolfgram on the PMC Campus. Also includes pictures of him as a child and his family.
