Correspondence, photos, and documents, 1916 - 1930

The bulk of this box consists of letters from Pfaltz to his family in Newark during 1918 and 1919. These letters were used as the basis of the book A Brush with History: Letters Home 1918-1919.

Also in this box is a folder of photographs. These include one of Pfaltz alone in his uniform, plus Pfaltz with other members of his unit in France, and a photo of Washington Park in Newark.

A folder of postcards includes scenes of battlefields during World War I.

Other items in this box include Pfaltz's 1917 draft notice, a guide to the letters, some official citations from the United States government, a published photo album from Pfaltz's military training, and some newspaper articles.

The folder entitled "Other Material" includes a pamphlet from the Veterans Educational Association and items about the 78th Infantry Division.