18 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in India. Mentions that his communication will be more limited being in India. Wants to make sure that she and the children receive money or presents for Christmas.

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20 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at an airbase. Expresses that he has not fully formed an opinon on being stationed in India. Asks that she sends greetings to friends and family. Refers to his daughter as "Punky."

GLC09951.01.062

17 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 17, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in India in the air corps. Mentions the Indian currency, learning the local dialect, and about writing to friends and family back home.

GLC09951.01.063

24 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Telegram

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 24, 1943. Expresses missing her and that is often on his mind.

GLC09951.01.064

24 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Telegram

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 24, 1943. Notifies that he received her letter and that he is well.

GLC09951.01.065

25 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

V-Mail

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 25, 1943. Expresses his regret that he wasn't able to celebrate Sharon's first birthday. Mentions that they are in the sea that the weather is cold.

GLC09951.01.066

24 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

V-Mail

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 24, 1943. Asks about their daughter and for photographs.

GLC09951.01.067

25 October 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

V-Mail

Title: to Mildred West

One v-mail addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 25, 1943. Mentions that they are still at sea with no word on where they are headed. Expresses missing her and the children.

GLC09951.01.068

7 November 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One v-mail addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated November 7, 1943. Mentions that they are still in India, the death of Dr. Thompson and this friend Bill joined the army. States that the insects and mosquitoes annoy him and that most homes around him are built with bamboo and mud.

GLC09951.01.069

7 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 7, 1943. Mentions that he cannot divulge too much about their whereabouts and that he misses her.

GLC09951.01.070

1942

Ephemera

Title: Stamp Album

One stamp album printed by the U.S. Printing Government Office for $0.25 bonds.

GLC09619.001

1942

Office of Price Administration

Ephemera

Title: Mileage Ration Coupons

One undated mileage ration coupon pack belonging to a registered vehicle owner by the name of Hitt.

GLC09619.002

15 June 1944

unknown, fl. 1944

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Array in Normandy

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Allied Array in Normandy," dated June 15, 1944. Contains a diagram of the six U.S. Army divisions' locations in Europe. Reverse side contains articles on American presence in Europe.

GLC09619.003

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Array in Normandy

One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.

GLC09619.004

26 August 1944

Signal Corps

Newspaper clipping

Title: Liberated Paris

One newspaper clipping dated August 26, 1944. The editorial image's caption is entitled, "Liberated Paris." Picture depicts people celebrating the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation.

GLC09619.005

1944

Signal Corps

Newspaper clipping

Title: Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo," dated 1944. Consists of rehabilitation efforts at Mitchell Convalescent Hospital for returning veterans from the war.

GLC09619.006

1943

Fold-O-Globe

Ephemera

Title: The Modern War and Reference Map

One item identified as a Fold-O-Globe patented by Gerald A. Eddy dated 1943. Contains four pages of different sections of the world showing every continent. Specifically notes the Axis presence throughout the war.

GLC09619.007

5 May 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: American Invaders Mass in England

One photo essay entitled, "American Invaders Mass in England," dated May 5, 1944. Photographs consist of Dwight D. Eisenhower observing forces training; 100 paratroopers landing; Winston Churchill observing paratroopers with Eisenhower; and other images of U.S. soldiers practicing invading on the beach.

GLC09619.008

8 August 1944

Fold-O-Globe

Magazine

Title: America Prays

One photo essay entitled, "America Prays" dated August 8, 1944. Contains photographs of people praying on D-Day throughout the country. Page on reverse of essay contains photo essay featuring Hedy Lamarr.

GLC09619.009

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also includes an advertisment for white vinegar geared towards housewives.

GLC09619.010

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Troop Train

One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This recounts the experience of four men stuck in a skirmish for ten months in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.

GLC09619.011

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: Landing Craft

One photo essay entitled, "Landing Craft" printed by LIFE magazine. Contains descriptions and photographs of different vessels used by the U.S. military for transportation, manouevering and holding servicemen. Last page is of an editorial piece for returning men with disabilities and how to seek rehabiliation.

GLC09619.012

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: Waste Can Lose the War

One essay entitled, "Waste Can Lose the War" written by William L. Batt, an American mechanical engineer. Pertains to recycling materials that can be used to produce war supplies such as weapons, gear, spare parts and other items.

GLC09619.013

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Photo essay on variety of trees]

One undated photo essay featuring a variety of tree specimens.

GLC09619.014

22 November 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies" dated November 22, 1942 printed by the Los Angeles Times. Contains an illustration of a map showing Australia, New Zealand and Papau New Guinea with a small paragraph summarizing the Allied strategy against the Japanese army. Also refers to indigineous people of the islands of Fiji, Samao, Guam and various others as "savage tribes." Reverse side contains news covering the Allied military fighting in Europe and a column "Farmer's Market" about the Third Street Farmer's Market business highlighting Du…

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