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Maurice Braud Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00073

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the personal war reminiscences of Maurice Braud, Jr. (2 copies), one newspaper produced by Allied prisoners of war during World War II, and one magazine describing the Allied liberation of Europe.

Dates

  • 1945-1984, undated

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Biographical Note

Maurice Braud, Jr served in the United States Army during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the Allied liberation of Europe, including that of the town of Liege, France. Braud was taken prisoner on December 25th, 1944, and was held at Stalag XII (Limburg), Stargard, and Stalag Luft 1 (Barth, Germany) prior to his liberation in 1945.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

Multiple languages

Sensitive Materials Statement

This collection may contain material(s) with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Ellender Memorial Library and Nicholls State University assume no responsibility.

Title
Maurice Braud Jr. Collection
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621