Andrew Clark Pikosky collection
2002-35-0
Scope and Contents
The Andrew Clark Pikosky Collection, 2002-35-0, includes papers and photographs from his parents, and in particular his father, Edward Pikosky. Among the items are programs from various professional and amateur theatrical productions in Litchfield and Litchfield County, photographs of Edward Pikosky and from World War I, paper from World War II, a Christmas card from Charles H. Turkington, circa 1930s; and 1 small notebook related to the Litchfield Flood Control Commission, 1956-1958. Also a folder with correspondence regarding Andrew's involvement in the Griswold Family Association. Andrew Clark Pikosky is the son of Edward Pikosky (1886-1970) and Marjorie Clark Pikosky (1891-1983) of Litchfield. Edward Pikosky was a drillmaster in the US Army and while living in Litchfield durig World War I he helped form two companies, the "Litchfield Rifles" and the "Litchfield Light Horse." Neither company had a role in the armed forces. The Pikosky family lived on Meadow Street beginning in 1937. Oversized photos from accrual stored in oversized box 9A
Dates
- created: 1908-1981
- Other: Date acquired: 10/10/2002
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has been transferred to the Litchfield Historical Society for materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Biographical or Historical Information
Andrew Clark Pikosky was the son of Edward Pikosky (1886-1970) and Marjorie Clark Pikosky (1891-1983) of Litchfield. Edward Pikosky was a drillmaster in the US Army and while living in Litchfield durig World War I he helped form two companies, the "Litchfield Rifles" and the "Litchfield Light Horse." Neither company had a role in the armed forces. The Pikosky family lived on Meadow Street beginning in 1937.
Note written by
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Andrew Clark Pikosky
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Accruals and Additions
Initial gift 2002-35-0, followed by 2002-63-0, and an additional gift in 2005-16-0. Two unnumbered items that relate to Edward Pikosky have also been added to this collectio (Air Raid Warden and Selective Service Certificates). Found in collection accession number 1981-355. Another accrual, 2023-05-0, came from relatives following the deaths of Pikosky and his wife.
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Other Descriptive Information
This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Subject
- Litchfield Flood Control Commission (Organization)
- Pikosky, Edward (Person)
Genre / Form
- Title
- Andrew Clark Pikosky collection
- Author
- Leith Johnson
- Date
- 11/10/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org