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Casimir Rekucki letters

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8389

Scope and Contents

Collection contains letters, a newspaper clipping, and a flyer from a coin retailer. Dated 1936-1965.

Dates

  • 1936-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Casimir Rekucki letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Casimir Rekucki (1913-1990) was a sailor in the United States Navy.

Casimir Rekucki was born June 18, 1913 to parents Jacob and Sophie Jasnicwicz Rekucki. He joined the Navy in 1932, serving on destroyers and battleships through the Second World War. After his third enlistment, Rekucki retired from the Navy in 1953. He passed away on August 31, 1990 in Schenectady, New York.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Casimir Rekucki's niece, Margaret S. Wintch, donated the materials to the repository in 2014.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Margaret S. Wintch; February 12, 2014.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

General

Located in box 601

Processing Information

Processed; Margaret Weddle; 2014.

Title
Register of Casimir Rekucki letters
Status
Completed
Author
Margaret Weddle
Date
2014 February 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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