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Anthony J. Dziuszko papers, 1941-1945

133 items (0.25 linear feet)

The Anthony J. Dziuszko papers contain items pertaining to Mr. Dziuszko's World War II military career. The collection includes 45 letters to Dziuszko's future wife, Laura Szewick, 74 photographs, and 14 miscellaneous documents and other items from various islands in the South Pacific.

The Anthony J. Dziuszko papers consist of 133 items dated April 29, 1941, to May 19, 1945. Included in the collection are 45 letters, nine documents and receipts, 74 photographs and five miscellaneous items. The 45 letters provide vivid descriptions of military life, and of the natives and surroundings on the various islands where Mr. Dziuszko served (these descriptions were occasionally edited by the military censors). He detailed both the difficult physical challenges of jungle fighting and the recreational activities of his regiment.

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Correspondence

45 letters written during Dziuszko’s military service. Anthony Dziuszko wrote each letter to Laura Szewick except the earliest two, which he wrote to both Laura Szewick and her identical twin sister, Blanche. He sent eight letters from Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, five from Viti Levu, 24 from Bougainville, 3 from Leyte, and 5 from Cebu.

Anthony J. Dziuszko papers, 1941-1945
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Documents and Receipts

The nine miscellaneous documents and receipts include two documents listing members of the 182nd Infantry Regiment, one qualification record for Anthony Dziuszko, three tax receipts for Laura Szewick, and three other miscellaneous documents.

Anthony J. Dziuszko papers, 1941-1945
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Photographs

74 photographs taken at various locations in the South Pacific and in Danvers, Massachusetts. The bulk of the photographs were taken by Anthony Dziuszko, though the occasional photo was taken of him by someone else.

Anthony J. Dziuszko papers, 1941-1945
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