Guide to the Corporal Joseph Nykiel World War II Correspondence Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Corporal Joseph Nykiel World War II Correspondence Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SC.CJN
Physical Description:
.42 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1942-1946
Abstract: The Corporal Joseph
Nykiel World War II Correspondence Collection is comprised of handwritten letters, v-mail,
and greeting cards, primarily from Nykiel to his mother in Hudson, Pennsylvania. Corporal
Joseph Nykiel served in the U.S. Marines Corps in Company C, 4th Pioneer Battalion, 4th
Marine Division. Nykiel writes about his training, service in Japan, and notes about the
letters he's received and sent to others.
Language of Material:
English.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Nykiel was born in Hudson, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1921. He joined the United
States Marine Corps in 1942. Nykiel served in Company C, 4th Pioneer Battalion, 4th Marine
Division, and attained the rank of Corporal. While enlisted he fought in the Pacific theater
battles of Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima.
Scope and Contents
The Corporal Joseph Nykiel World War II Correspondence Collection is comprised of
handwritten letters, v-mail, and greeting cards, primarily from Nykiel to his mother in
Hudson, Pennsylvania. His mother is referred to as Mrs. Helen Nickel. Corporal Joseph Nykiel
served in the U.S. Marines Corps in Company C, 4th Pioneer Battalion, 4th Marine Division.
Nykiel writes about his training, service in Japan, and notes about the letters he's
received and sent to others. Nykiel served at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Folders are arranged
chronologically.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of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.
Preferred Citation
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style
manual, or see the
Citing Archival Materials
guide.
Box 1, Folder 4
United States Marine Corps Engineer School Ceritfication,
1943
