4 January 1944

Condon, Jack, fl. 1944

Newspaper clipping

Title: "A G.I.'s Dream On: A Night Before Christmas"

One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "A G.I.'s Dream On: A Night Before Christmas" by Jack Condon. Reverse side of page contains an article related to a boy born from a woman with an iron lung.

GLC09951.01.084.02

6 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 6, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's doctor's visit, building a house, and that a family member is stationed near him.

GLC09951.01.085

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of African American baseball player eating

One photograph of an African American baseball player eating dated circa 1925. A man in a Powell Grocery uniform is under a tree eating a sandwich behind him there are other people standing with their backs to him.

GLC09978.08

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of four African American baseball players

One photograph of four African American baseball players dated circa 1925. The photograph is focused on two players, one in a regular uniform and another in catcher pads. They are in uniforms with PWC on the left side. Another player is obscured behind them and on the right of the image a player is sitting on the ground with their back to the photo. The player seated on the ground has the number 75.

GLC09978.09

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of three African American baseball players

One photograph of three African American baseball players dated circa 1925. The photograph is focused on one player in a regular uniform holding a catcher mitt. The second player is only half in the image, both are in uniforms with PWC on the left side. On the right of the image a player is sitting on the ground with their back to the photo. The player seated on the ground has the number 75.

GLC09978.10

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of an African American baseball player in a field

One photograph of African American baseball player in a field dated circa 1925. The photograph is focused on one player in a regular uniform with PWC on the left side. He is standing in a field.

GLC09978.11

8 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and requests for her to send film rolls.

GLC09951.01.086

10 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's birthday, receiving mail from family and hopes to see their children soon.

GLC09951.01.087

12 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving a letter from their daughter Sharon but cannot read her handwriting.

GLC09951.01.088

18 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he hasn't been able to receive letters from her recently and inquires about their daughter.

GLC09951.01.089

19 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her health and if any acquaintances have written to her lately.

GLC09951.01.090

22 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that her well-being may have been from overextending herself for Christmas. Note attached requests a new watch.

GLC09951.01.091

23 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon and Mildred's health. States that he bets "his little wife looks like a queen with all the new clothes." Ensures her that he doesn't care if she has gained more weight.

GLC09951.01.092

26 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he has grown a moustache. Wishes her a happy birthday and requests photographs of her and their daughter whenever she can send one.

GLC09951.01.093

19 April 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon, if Mildred could sent more magazines and if she could her teeth fixed.

GLC09951.01.094

21 April 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he sleeps in netted tents for avoid mosquitoes and that he went to see a film named "The Adventures of Mark Twain."

GLC09951.01.095

8 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Wishes her an early Mother's day greeting. Describes the weather where he is at the moment.

GLC09951.01.096

21 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that she is a strong woman. Mentions that he has seen action fighting against Japanese soldiers.

GLC09951.01.097

22 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if she had attained her driver's license and if their friend John had been deployed for the Army.

GLC09951.01.098

23 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he bought a new fountain pen. Inquires if she received a money order from him. Also included is a poem entitled, "The Women -- Bless 'Em!"

GLC09951.01.099

24 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions that he received a letter from his sister and that they received a victorola.

GLC09951.01.100

26 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Inquires if she had gone to fix her teeth and get new pairs of glasses. Mentions that he saw a new movie entitled, "Let's Face It."

GLC09951.01.101

27 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions the weather and that he thinks their daughter is very cute. Inquires if she received the currency he sent her.

GLC09951.01.102

28 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how Sharon is doing. Mentions that it will almost be a year since he has seen them. Also describes listening to music with the other men.

GLC09951.01.103

29 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reminsces of the times he spent with her before the war. Mentions listening to more records.

GLC09951.01.104