Abraham Lifschitz collection, 1942-1946
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- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahassee, FL 32306, USA
- Restrictions:
- This collection is open to all researchers.
- Terms of Access:
- Permission to publish, exhibit, or broadcast works from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience must be requested and granted in writing by the director of the Institute. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Institute on World War II as the owner of the physical items and the copyright holder. Possession of a copy of an item does not constitute permission to publish, exhibit, or broadcast it. The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience reserves the right to refuse permission to individuals and publishers who have not complied with its policies. Permission fees must be paid before images are provided. Please contact the director of the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience for current publication and duplication rates.
- Preferred citation:
- Abraham Lifschitz collection, Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Collection description
Summary
- Extent:
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
- Abraham Lifschitz collection, Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open to all researchers.
- Terms Of Use:
Permission to publish, exhibit, or broadcast works from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience must be requested and granted in writing by the director of the Institute. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Institute on World War II as the owner of the physical items and the copyright holder. Possession of a copy of an item does not constitute permission to publish, exhibit, or broadcast it. The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience reserves the right to refuse permission to individuals and publishers who have not complied with its policies. Permission fees must be paid before images are provided. Please contact the director of the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience for current publication and duplication rates.
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection relates to Abraham Lifschitz, a Polish native, who served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 with the 100th Infantry Division in the European Theater. This collection contains military service records, wartime publications, religious items, and brief correspondence with his niece, Roberta, who donated this collection. Additionally, this collection contains a veteran hat and handkerchief from an unknown relative who served in World War I, as well as Lifschitz's unit patch, cigarette case, marksmanship badge, bracelet of French francs, dog-tags, and a banner commemorating his unit's history.
- Biographical / Historical:
Abraham Lifschitz, a Polish native, served in the US Army from 1942-1945. He served in Europe with the 100th Infantry Division until the end of the war.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945--Germany
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front
Polish Americans -- History.
Poland -- Emigration and immigration -- History.
United States. Army--History--World War, 1939-1945 - Names:
- United States. Army. Infantry Division, 100th
- Places:
- Vosges, Battle of the, France, 1945
Vosges (France)
Polish Americans.