Wise and Paskus families papers
Collection 4075
( Bulk, 1942-1945 ) 1937-1945(0.8 Linear feet ; 2 boxes)
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Title
- Wise and Paskus families papers
- ID
- 4075
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1942-1945
- Date [inclusive]
- 1937-1945
- Extent
- 0.8 Linear feet ; 2 boxes
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Susan M. Kearney.
- Language
- English
Preferred citation
Cite as: [Indicate cited item or series here], Wise and Paskus families papers (Collection 4075), The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Scope and content note
The materials in this collection originated from two related Philadelphia families, the Wise family through William J. Wise (born 1915) and the Paskus family through William's wife, Eleanor Paskus (born 1918), and her brother John Paskus (1921-1992). Both Wise and Paskus are heavily represented in the collection through World War II letters, clippings, and other memorabilia.
During World War II, William served with the U. S. Navy and John served with the U. S. Army. William primarily corresponded with Eleanor and few other family members, and there are letters both to and from William. There are also a handful of pre-war letters between William and Eleanor. John primarily corresponded with Eleanor, as well as his mother Julia Bazis Paskus (later Nawrocki). In addition to letters, there are also clippings from local newspapers about the state of the war in 1945; Army training papers; miscellaneous Army publications and newsletters; and artifacts, including three rosaries, an Iron Cross pin, and three souvenir flags.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Historical Society of Pennsylvania ; 2017
1300 Locust StreetPhiladelphia, PA, 19107
215-732-6200
Access restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Provenance
Gift of Henry Eichmann, 2016.
Accession number 2016.103.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--20th century.
Personal Name(s)
- Eichman, Harry.
Subject(s)
- World War II, 1939-1945--Personal Correspondence--Home front.
- World War, 1939-1945--Home front.
- World War, 1939-1945--Memorabilia.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
- World War, 1939-1945.
Collection Inventory
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Greeting Cards 1937-1942 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Correspondence 1941-1945 |
1 | 2-3 | ||
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Correspondence 1942 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Correspondence 1943 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Timberwolves, 104th Infantry papers 1945, undated |
1 | 6 | ||
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"Follow the War" map 1941-1945 |
1 | 7 | ||
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"The Bainbridge Mainsheet," from U.S. Training Station, Bainbridge, Maryland 1942-1943 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Banners: U.S. Army, U.S Navy, Atlantic City undated |
2 | 1 | ||
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Envelopes used to mail banners 1945, undated |
2 | 2 | ||
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Military handouts 1942-1945 |
2 | 3 | ||
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Copies of newspaper articles 1941-1945 |
2 | 4 | ||
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Three Philadelphia Newspapers 1945 |
2 | 5 | ||
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Tintype and negative undated |
2 | 6 | ||
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Rosaries, 3 sets undated |
2 | 7 | ||
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Miscellaneous undated |
2 | 8 | ||
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