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  Title

  Papers, 1942-1965 ; bulk 1942-1945

  Author

  Hudowalski, Edward C., 1904-1966.  

  Pages:

  8

  Item info:

  1 copy available at Manuscripts and Special Collections.
  

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  Papers, 1942-1965 ; bulk 1942-1945
  Hudowalski, Edward C., 1904-1966.
  

  Control Number:

  (N) SC19468

  Author:

  Hudowalski, Edward C., 1904-1966.

  Title:

  Papers, 1942-1965 ; bulk 1942-1945.

  Quantity:

  8 boxes (2 cu. ft.)

  Historical/biog note:

  Edward C. Hudowalski was born in Paterson, New Jersey, 28 August 1904. He received his early education in the Paterson public school system and graduated from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1927 with a degree in electrical engineering. In January 1928 he obtained work as an electrical draftsmen in the New York State Department of Architecture. He advanced through the civil service ranks to the position of Superintendent of Operations and Maintenance (Canals and Waterways) in the former Department of Public Works. He held this position from 1953 through his retirement in 1966.

  Historical/biog note:

  His state service was interrupted in 1942 when he was loaned for war work and later served in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. His principal duty was working with engineers of the United States and Britain to devise ways of suppressing motor noise from all kinds of engines. This was to ensure less notice by German and Japanese radar. This work involved extensive travel with overseas assignments in England, Italy, Algiers, Dakar, Gold Coast, India, China, and Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1947 with the rank of captain.

  Historical/biog note:

  He was married to Grace Dolbeck Leach and resided in Troy for several years before moving to Albany. They also had a summer camp at Schroon Lake, New York. This was the focal point of their hobby of mountain climbing and hiking. Both were charter members of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers, an organization for individuals who have reached the summit of all 46 peaks in the Adirondack Range of 4000 feet or higher in elevation.

  Historical/biog note:

  Edward Hudowalski was a licensed professional engineer with membership in related professional organizations and honorary societies. He was also a member of many learned societies, service clubs, and other social organizations. Another hobby of great interest to him was that of ham radio operator. He passed away 30 September 1966.

  Abstract:

  The papers of Edward Hudowalski are comprised largely of correspondence between him and his wife while he served in the military from 1942 to 1946. His letters contain not only a good deal of information about his life in the army, but also many fine details regarding the climate, geology, history, people, and diverse places he was stationed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. His observations on how the war effected the social life and customs of the people are quite good. The letters written by Grace (typed copies) are also eloquent compositions that offer much insight into domestic life on the home front during World War II. The correspondence is in good physical condition and has been arranged chronologically.

  Abstract:

  Also included with these papers is an extensive collection of kodachrome slides depicting the many places and things he observed during his extensive wartime travels. Many of the slides are identified and sometimes mentioned in his letters. They are currently unprocessed.

  Abstract:

  Lastly, there are a number of ancillary papers here, including a few letters to Alice Morgan Wright, a family friend, his military service records, official orders, souvenirs, and other personal ephemera. A series of papers relating to Grace Hudowalski's participation in a special regional history program of WMHT, a local public television station, is also included herewith.

  Index notes:

  Unpublished finding aid available in the repository and New York State Library web site.

  Preferred citation:

  Edward C. Hudowalski Papers, 1942-1965.

  Corporate subject:

  United States. Army. Signal Corps.

  Subject:

  Military engineering--United States.

  Subject:

  Military engineers--United States.

  Subject:

  World War, 1939-1945.

  Subject:

  World War, 1939-1945--Engineering and construction.

  Subject:

  World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.

  Subject:

  World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American--Photographs.

  Geographic terms:

  United States--History--1933-1945.

  Geographic terms:

  New York (State)--History--1865-

  Geographic terms:

  Albany (N.Y.)

  Form/genre terms:

  Correspondence. aat

  Form/genre terms:

  Letters. aat

  Form/genre terms:

  Military records. aat

  Form/genre terms:

  Photographs. aat

  Personal author:

  Hudowalski, Grace L.

  Corporate author:

  WMHT-TV (Television Station)

  LOCATION:

  Manuscripts and Special Collections New York State Library Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230.

  Electronic access:

  Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc19468.htm