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Lisowski Family World War II Postcard Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SC-LFP

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-1947

Creator

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Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.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.

Full Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Processing Information

Carri Frola, 2022

Genre / Form

Title
Lisowski Family World War II Postcard Collection
Status
Completed
Date
2022-05-12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
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