Naval plate, white with blue anchor.
US Navy banner with Mother and Dad poem.
Military buttons and 1942 Nazi Police pin.
US Army USA Armor Center patch
US Army Mountain division patch
US Airforce Electronic Security Command patch
US Navy aviation radio technician patch
V-mail letter envelopes used by the Armed Forces to send correspondence, 1943
Andrews Air Force Base ticket, February 28, 1972. Includes note that reads, "Special admission ticket to meet President Nixon on his return from Communist China"
History / Biographical
Stephen Kauffman is a Social Work faculty member at Widener University and has taught at Widener University since 1991.
Military attire of William Wolfgram.
1 ammunition (ammo) pouches,
US Army overseas cap (On display near library elevator),
Blue and white braid for shoulder,
Riding boots with spurs (On display near library elevator),
Army duffel bag
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
Materials from the display located in the Wolfgram Memorial Library including
1 leather ammunition pouch
Blue/grey garrison cap
Regular Army uniform shirt and cap (On display near Circulation desk);
10th Mountain Division 50th anniversary print (On display near Circulation desk);
Framed medals including his purple heart (On display near Library elevator);
Mural portrait of William Wolfgram (On display near Library Elevator)
Red and white braid for shoulder (On display near Circulation desk);
Gold Star Mother flag and information (On display near Circulation desk);
Diploma from Northwestern Military and Navel Academy (See black cabinet in storage) and diploma from Pennsylvania Military College (On display near library elevator);.
Survey map of campus prepared by William Wolfgram, February 15, 1943. (in black cabinet drawers with diploma)
Framed portrait of William Wolfgram given to Archives by Becky Warda. Painted by Furman Fink, commissioned in 1985 by Mrs. Wolfgram. (On display near Circulation desk);
1 color and 1 black and white copy print of William Wolfgram portrait that is hanging in front of library. Includes Dome article clipping from April 26, 1985 that includes the commission of the portrait by Mrs. Wolfgram, by artist Furman Fink, to be unveiled May 5, 1985. (Donated by Roger Weaver.
PMC Alpha blouse,
2 framed photos of William Wolfgram
PMC Cuff links
PMC Belt Buckle
Two photos of William Wolfgram in military attire
William J. Wolfgram Uniforms:
Cream colored collared shirt
Tan collared shirt with 10th Mountain division patch, matching pants
PMC Dress White Pants and shirt
Tan pants
PMC Delta uniform (Pants and blouse)
Tan pants and tan belt
Tan riding pants
Dark Green military collared shirt
PMC Bomber Jacket
1 bullet
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.
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
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.
Shako cap with 2 plumes
Starched white collar and cuff
Non dress cap
White gloves (2 pairs)
Garrison caps (2)
Leather ammunition pouch
canvas leg gaiter (1)
Box includes two gold framed Charts of the Widener Family Tree.
History / Biographical
The Widener Family was a prominent Philadelphia family who made major contributions to cultural and educational institutions in the area. Peter A. B. Widener (1834-1915) started the family dynasty in the meat business and street railways. His son, George Dunton Widener (1861-1912) was killed when the Titanic sank in 1912. Peter A. B. Widener's grandson, Harry Elkins Widener (1885-1912; son of George Dunton Widener) was also lost when the Titanic went down. Eleanor Widener Dixon was the sister of Harry Elkins Widener and the mother of Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr (Fitz Dixon), former President of the Board of Trustees of Widener University. The Widener Library at Harvard University was named after Harry Elkins Widener. For Widener Family History, see also a book in the archives collection entitled "Without Drums" written by P.A.B. Widener II. This book is a history of the Widener Family as seen from his perspective.
Folder 1: Newspaper articles about Chalmer Kirkbride and Kirkbride Hall
Folder 2: American Institute of Chemical Engineering documents, 1951, 1953, 1954
Folder 3: Kirkbride speech at PMC. "Make Time to Prepare for a Bigger Job" January 19, 1961
Folder 4: Houdry News 1947 - 1954; Oil Drops October 6, 1942; Sun News February 1952 & April 1963
Folder 5: Photographs of Kirkbride receiving the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award 1968; Headshots; Kirkbride teaching; Kirkbride and team members at the Tuchang Geothermal trip, April 23, 1976; Photos of University of Michigan c. 1938
Folder 6: Bikini Atoll Test newspaper articles 1944, 1946 and Kirkbride's journal from the days he was part of the test, and a photograph.
Folder 7: University of Michigan program for citations awarded to distinguished alumni at the College of Engineering at a convocation for the centennial of Engineering October 23, 1953; University of Michigan 1930 Engineering commencement program; University of Michigan patch; University of Michigan 1925-1926 "Frosh" Handbook
Folder 8: Kirkbride Security Clearance card, Army, Sun Oil and Atomic Energy Commission; National Academy of Engineering Officers and Members books 1967, 1968, 1969; Theodore Roosevelt SSBN 600 patch; Sunoco patch; Drexel Institute of Technology 60th Anniversary Convocation program and schedule of events,1951;
Wooden collectable: Prof. C.G. Kirkbride, Observer (SC.) Hawaii
History / Biographical
Dr. Chalmer Kirkbride was a member of the Board of Trustees.
This box includes
academic cap. gown, and hood.
Information related to his participation in commencements and dedication of Kirkbride Hall.
Commencement program when he received honorary degree in 1974 and 1978.
History / Biographical
Dr. Chalmer Kirkbride was a member of the Board of Trustees.
