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Helen B. Strzelczyk papers, June 1943-November 1945, Date accessioned: 2020-01-13

 

Summary

Creator:
Strzelczyk, Helen B., 1921-
Extent:
3.75 Linear Feet 2 full boxes, 1 OS box
1 folders One oversize folder contained in oversize photograph box 5.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Helen B. Strzelczyk papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/02-02-1965

Background

Scope and content:

This collection relates to Technician 3 Helen B. Strzelczyk who served with the United States Women's Army Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater between June 1943 and November 1945. This collection includes a photocopy of a scrapbook, diaries and notebooks during Helen B. Strzelczyk's time in basic training and in serving in the WAAC, as well as several souvenirs during her time of service. Souvenirs include photographs taken in Old Bay, New Guinea and Manila, Philippines; Japanese issued Manila currency, newspapers, pamphlets and postcards. This collection also includes letters to Helen B. Strzelczyk from friends, co-workers, and other military members. Additional identification information and government issued documents are included in this collection.

Biographical / historical:

Helen B. Strzelczyk served with the United States Women's Army Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater between June 1943 and November 1945. She was stationed in Oro Bay, New Guinea from September 1944-April 7, 1945. She worked for the Signal Branch Supply Division USASOS General Depot, otherwise referred to as "The Pentagon," in Procurement. She was in chage of the Requisition Typing subsection. She was then transferred to the Philippines. After arriving in Manila on April 25, 1945, she was stationed in Quezon City. Additional items and information on Strzelcyzk can be found at the Pritzer Military Museum and Library: (http://www.pritzkermilitary.org/files/6015/2149/0009/Strzelczyk_Finding_Aid_Feb_2018.pdf).

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated by David Gregory to the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience. The collection was acquired in 2002.
Custodial history:

Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Helen B. Strzelczyk papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/02-02-1965

Location of this collection:
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee
FL
32306-2047
USA