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Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Peter Lukoff Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-0143

Scope and Content

The bulk of the collection documents Lukoff's experiences from training in the United States (South Carolina) and his activities in France, Belgium, Germany and England. Also included are letters and cards from his wife, Alma, and two children, Philip and Barbara. Lukoff was wounded in action at the Battle of the Bulge and separated from his unit for a short period of time.

Dates

  • undated, 1944-1945

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Peter Lukoff, of Norwich, Connecticut, served in Company C, 48th Armor Infantry Battalion date from April 1944 through June 1945. Prior to his war service he was employed by the Hartford-Connecticut Trust Company, Thames Branch.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Peter Lukoff, Company C, 48th Armor Infantry Battalion, lived in Norwich, Connecticut. The bulk of the collection documents Lukoff's experiences from training in the United States (South Carolina) and his activities in France, Belgium, Germany and England from 1944-1945.

Arrangement

Series I: Correspondence (undated, 1944-1945)

Series II: Other papers (undated, 1944-1945)

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased in 2001.

Location of Copies or Alternate Formats

Digital reproductions of materials in this collection may also be found in the Archives & Special Collections digital repository.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the experiences of Connecticut residents while in the military. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Peter Lukoff Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2005 September
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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