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Frank Kersnowski Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0072

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of materials regarding Lt. Frank L. Kersnowski, a staff sergeant at a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii during World War II. This collection includes military documents, newspapers, publications, photographs, and a scrapbook. Most publications are photocopies.

Dates

  • 1939-1946, 1986, 1989, undated

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 record box and 1 flat box)

Abstract

This collection consists of materials regarding Lt. Frank L. Kersnowski, a staff sergeant at a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii during World War II. This collection includes military documents, newspapers, publications, photographs, and a scrapbook. Most publications are photocopies.

Biographical/Historical Note

Frank Louis Kersnowski was born on October 15, 1907. He was a soldier in the U.S. Army, having joined in 1925. During World War II, he was a Staff Sergeant in the Army at a military hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was married to Nell Robertson Kersnowski (1904-1993). He died on May 24, 1964, and is buried in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as separate files within MS.1881, MS.1608, and MS.1230. It was also listed under the name "Frank Kernowski."

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480