Ignaszewski, Louis, 1916-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1999-2004.
Abstract
The Ignaszewski collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Ignaszewski and Carolyn Mager and David Engen in 2004. In this interview, Ignaszewski talks about his time spent in the Army during World War II. He also talks about his deployment in Corregidor, Philippines, his work in the Chemical Warfare Service (CWS), and some of his experiences as a prisoner-of-war. He was awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars and also the Purple Heart for his service.
This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dates
- 2004-04-18
Creator
- Ignaszewski, Louis Leon, 1917-2006 (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
Louis Ignaszweski was born in Stephen, Minnesota on July 29, 1916. He served in the Army during World War II from 1941-1945. He served in the Chemical Warfare Service (CWS). Ignaszweski was captured and was held by the Japanese as a prisoner of war. He was awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars and also the Purple Heart for his efforts Louis now resides in Easton, Minnesota.
Extent
2.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Louis Ignaszweski donated this collection on April 18, 2004.
Creator
- Ignaszewski, Louis Leon, 1917-2006 (Interviewee, Person)
- Mager, Carolyn (Interviewer, Person)
- Engen, David, 1968- (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Ignaszewski, Louis, 1916-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1999-2004.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andy Cole processed this collection
- Date
- 2009-09
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2019-05: Adam Smith made an addition to the collection
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
