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Chaplain John G. Gaskill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 067

Scope and Contents

Researchers studying the Chaplain John G. Gaskill Papers will gain insight into the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Dates

  • 1936 - 1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

John Gilbert Gaskill was born on October 29th, 1905 in Worcester, Massachusetts. An ordained congregationalist minister, he served as a chaplain in the United State Army during World War II and was one of the first Americans to enter the Dachau concentration camp. He arranged for all the religious services to be performed as necessary for all denominations in many different tongues. He died at age 91 on November 22, 1996 in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Chaplain Gaskill was a United States Army chaplain who was among the first Americans to enter the Dachau concentration camp. Of special significance is the record book of those who died during the last three months of camp operation. The information has been sent to Yad Vashem in Israel. The papers contain records from the Dachau concentration camp including death records, hospital records, a memorial service, reports, and prisoner testimonies.

Arrangement

All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Physical Location

Repository: The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

Separated Materials

Oversized material removed to oversized collection.

Title
Chaplin John G. Gaskill Papers, Mss 67
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository

Contact:
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700