Lisowski Family World War II Postcard Collection, 1940-1947

Summary

Creators:

Lisowski

Abstract:

The Lisowski Family World War II Postcard Collection consists of 24 postcards and 2 accordion-style foldout letters containing military information and graphic illustrations about Camp Rucker in Alabama and the "Military Activities of the U.S. Army." The postcards are written by sons Ben, Aleck, and Stan Lisowski to their parents Peter and Grasilda Lisowski. The postcards document the locations and activities of each person, including military training activities. There is also a single postcard from "Wally" to Aleck Lisowski. The front of the postcards include military photos and illustrations, as well as illustrations and photographs from around the United States.

Extent:

0.05 linear feet

Language:

English

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Background

Acquisition information:

This collection was purchased with funds generously donated by Gus and Erika Manders, 2014.

Processing information:

Carri Frola, 2022

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Ephemera

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

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Location of this collection:

California State University, Northridge, Special Collections

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330, US

Contact:

(818) 677-4594

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