Helen B. Strzelczyk papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 02.0065

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

June 1943-November 1945
Other: Date accessioned: 2020-01-13

Creator

Strzelczyk, Helen B., 1921- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

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).

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (2 full boxes, 1 OS box)

1 folders (One oversize folder contained in oversize photograph box 5.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Subjects

Admiralty Islands (Papua New Guinea) Subject Source: Lcnaf
Air bases Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Air bases, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
WWII -- (1939-1945) Subject Source: Lcnaf
Women--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--New Guinea Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Area Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Philippines Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--United States Subject Source: Local sources
World War, 1939-1945--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Women--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings