Book

Object Name:

Book

Object ID:

1994.024.03

Creator:

Thomas Nelson & SonsPrinter

Date:

1901

Description:

Book. New Testament, WWI military issue, serviceman's New Testement issued to Fred G. Wenzel (1895-1972) of Manchester, NH, Chief Librarian and First Saxophonist in Pershing's Band. 1901, Soldiers' New Testament, American Standard Version, Thomas Nelson & Sons. Front page reads, "Name: / Fred G. Wenzel / 146 Second St. / Manchester, N.H. / Service: / 1st N.H. Inf. Band Depot / Brigade / Remarks: / Entered Service Oct. 18, 1917".

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-4.625 W-2.875 D-0.75 inches

Provenance:

Carl Wenzel, Goffstown, NH. Son of Fred C. Wenzel, and donor of saxophone and related objects. Also hs his father's gold-plated saxophone which was used after WWI.
Fred C. Wenzel (1895-1972)-Manchester, NH. Fred was first generation American, parents emigrataed from Germany. Resided in West Manchester. Married 1922 Erna A Rausch; 4 children. State Representive from Manchester 1920's. Said to have been the first saxophone player in New Hapshire (1911): took lessons in Boston. W W I Chief Librarian and First Saxophone in Pershing's Band. Brought three saxophones with him during WWI. this one soprano. Played in several bands before and after the war including Ted Herbert's, Ferdinandis, and the Wenzel's own band. Played in NH Guard Band during WWII. Saxophone teacher.

Credit Line:

Gift of Carl E. and Milli Wenzel

People:

Wenzel, Fred G. (1895-1972)

Subjects:

Book, Bible, War