Guide to the Marie P. Tarnapowicz Papers, 1923-1980 AIS.1980.21
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Marie P. Tarnapowicz Papers
- Creator
- Tarnapowicz, Marie
- Collection Number
- AIS.1980.21
- Extent
- 22.5 Linear Feet
- Date
- 1923-1980
- Abstract
- The Papers of Marie P. Tarnapowicz contain testimonials, a certificate, letters of commendations, photographs, and posters regarding her involvement in selling United States War Bonds during and immediately after World War II.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Biography
Not much is known about Marie P. Tarnapowicz, other than her participation and leadership in the selling of war bonds during and following World War II. The materials in this collection provide evidence of Mrs. Tarnapowicz's devotion to the cause and how she was recognized for her work.
Scope and Content Notes
The Papers of Marie P. Tarnapowicz consist of testimonials, a certificate, letters of commendations, photographs, and posters regarding her involvement in selling United States War Bonds during and immediately after World War II. Many women all over the United States, including Mrs. Tarnapowicz, sold war bonds as part of a women's campaign to contribute in the war. All the materials in this collection directly concern Mrs. Tarnapowicz's participation in selling war bonds.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Marie P. Tarnapowicz in 1980.
Previous Citation
Marie P. Tarnapowicz Papers, 1923-1980, AIS.1980.21, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Marie P. Tarnapowicz Papers, 1923-1980, AIS.1980.21, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center Staff in 1980.
Revision and rearrangement for the encoded version of the finding aid provided by Julie Aher in August 2003. Information about the collection title and the controlled access terms was extracted from the MARC record in the University of Pittsburgh catalog Voyager ID number: 1430532.
Copyright
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Subjects
- Tarnapowicz, Marie
- United States -- History -- 1933-1945
- Pennsylvania -- History
- Women
- Personal papers
- Savings bonds -- United States -- History
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Pennsylvania
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- Pennsylvania
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Pennsylvania