Scope and Contents
The majority of the papers consist of letters (originals; typed transcripts; and edited, typed transcripts) from McCollester to his parents, 1942-1945, documenting his war experiences. There are also several writings by McCollester about his war service, and a history of the Baldwin family of Connecticut, written in 1840.
Dates
- 1840-2001
- Majority of material found within 1942 - 1944
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is retained by the creator(s) for unpublished works they have authored or otherwise produced. After the lifetime of the creator(s), copyright passes to Yale University whether such works are at Yale or physically located elsewhere in the world. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Roger Sherman McCollester, 2001.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The majority of the papers consist of letters (originals; typed transcripts; and edited, typed transcripts) from McCollester to his parents, 1942-1945, documenting his war experiences. There are also several writings by McCollester about his war service, and a history of the Baldwin family of Connecticut, written in 1840.
Biographical / Historical
Roger Sherman McCollester was born on August 13, 1923. After graduating from Phillips Exeter Academy, Class of 1941, he attended Yale University. In 1942, he interrupted his studies to enlist in the Aviation Cadet Corps of the United States Army Air Force. He was a crew commander in the 724th Squadron of the 451st Bomb Group and flew forty combat missions over the Balkans, southern Germany and Austria, northern Italy, and southern France. He received an air medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his discharge, he returned to Yale in July, 1945 and completed his studies for a B.A. in International Relations and Economics (associating with the Class of 1945). He worked on Wall Street in investment banking and mutual funds from 1951 to 1974. From 1977 to his retirement, he was a pension consultant and insurance agent.
- Title
- Guide to the Roger Sherman McCollester Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Christine Weideman
- Date
- August 2001
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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Location
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