Charles Haffner, Jr. papers

  • Creator Names Haffner, C. C. (Charles C.), 1895-1979.
  • Title Charles Haffner, Jr. papers [manuscript], 1929-1965.
  • Physical description
    • 1.25 linear ft (11 items)
    • 1 oversize folder.
  • Collection summary Certificates, commissions, and commendations received by Lt. Gen. Charles C. Haffner, Jr., from the U.S. military, the State of Illinois, and various civic, patriotic, and military organizations.
  • Biographical or Historical Note During World War II, Brig. Gen. Charles C. Haffner, Jr., commanded the 58th Field Artillery Brigade, made up of the 122nd, 123rd and 124th Field Artillery regiments. He later became a major general and commander of the 103rd Infantry Division of the Seventh Army. After military service, he became the chairman of the R.R. Donnelly and Sons Company, printers in Chicago, where he worked before the war.
  • Acquisition information Gift in memory of General Charles C. Haffner, Jr. (1992.0067).
  • Names
    • Haffner, C. C. (Charles C.), 1895-1979 Archives.
    • R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company Employees.
    • United States. Army. Infantry Division, 103rd.
    • United States. Army Officers.
    • United States. Army.
  • Subjects
    • Businessmen Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Generals United States Biography.
    • World War, 1939-1945.
  • Genre
    • Awards. aat
    • Certificates. aat
    • Commissions (Military) aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.