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Demeter Pianansky Photographs of Iran, 1941-1945

Overview of the Collection

Title
Demeter Pianansky Photographs of Iran
Dates
1941-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
MSS 412
Summary
220 black and white photographs of people, buildings, and the natural scenery in Iran taken during World War II.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

220 black and white photographs of people, buildings, and the natural scenery in Iran taken by Demeter Pianansky during World War II.

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Historical Note

Demeter "Met" Pianansky served as a member of the military police (MP) assigned to guard the Trans-Iranian Railway in Iran during World War II. He took these photos while stationed there.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item description], Demeter Pianansky Photographs of Iran, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Patrick McCarthy in 2023.

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1939-1945

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs
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