26 September 1945

Evert, fl. 1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from Evert to Frank B. White dated September 26, 1945. Mentions being in Baltimore on the evening of VJ Day, and discusses the celebrations that took place. The letter was sent to Jean L. White on October 6, 1945. Evert writes, "I was in Baltimore on VJ day rather the evening the radio announced that Jap had agreed to surrender. I was coming back from my Mother's place on Long Island and we had stopped for dinner. The Greek chased everyone out of the place, except for a few of us service men, to secure the place. What a celebration took off in that city. Then of all times the…

GLC09855.277.02

February 13, 1813

Autograph document

Title: to unknown recipient

The author writes about unsatisfactory living arrangements and how the contractor, paid by the government to make the quarters, did not fulfill his obligations. Most of the bottom half of the page is missing and it is possible that content was lost as a result.

GLC02669.021

3 June 1813

Autograph document

Title: to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

1861-1877

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Washington Raising the British Flag at Fort Du Quesne

One engraving entitled "Washington Raising the British Flag at Fort Du Quesne" circa 1861-1877. Depicts George Washington overlooking two soliders raising the British flag after defeating the French at the Battle of Fort Du Quesne, September 14, 1758. Engraved by J.B. Smith after an original painting by John Reuben Chapin.

GLC08878.0090

1918

United States Food Administration

Poster

Title: Food will win the war

Color poster by Charles E. Chambers of people standing on a boat or shoreline at New York Harbor. They appear to be European immigrants. In the foreground, a man appears to be pleading with a woman holding a basket of food. In the background can be seen part of a large ship, the Statue of Liberty, and a rainbow stretching across the New York skyline. A man waves his cap in that direction.

GLC09522

1919

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Victory Day Celebration, July 14, 1919--Arch of Triumph, Paris

A parade of French soldiers passes under the Arch of Triumph in Paris as their countrymen cheer from the sidelines.

GLC09584.265

1919

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: France does Honor to the Gallant Sons of Britain--Victory Parade, Paris

British troops participate in the French Victory Parade, marching through the Place de la Concorde.

GLC09584.266

1919

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Sons of France on Parade in Paris.

Soldiers parading through Paris, after the signing of the Peace Treaty.

GLC09584.267

1939-1945

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Header Record

Title: Frank and Jean White Collection [Decimalized .001-.286]

A collection of 276 letters, 12 greeting cards, 10 newspaper clippings, 9 photographs, 5 photograph negatives, 3 sketches, 2 menus, 1 document and 1 postcard. The letters were exchanged between World War II Marine Frank B. White, and his wife L. Jean White in Maryland. Frank served as a Marine in the Pacific Theater as part of the Fourth Marine Division. The letters start in October 1939 while Frank and Jean were dating, and Frank was working as a police officer in Baltimore. They stop in May of 1940, and pick back up in February 1943. The letters continue throughout World War II ending in…

GLC09855

1943

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Help Bring Them Back To You!

One poster entitled, "Help Bring Them Back To You!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a blue star service banner hanging in a window. There is also a illustrated poster reading, "This is a V home" in the window. The poster reads, "Help Bring Them Back To You! Find time for war work Raise and share food Walk and carry packages Conserve everything you have Save 10% in War Bonds Make Yours A Victory Home." The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are OWI poster No. 41 and O-510253.

GLC09654.44

1945

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Make Victory Secure

One poster entitled, "Make Victory Secure" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1945. Poster features a flag flying over a farm. The poster reads, "Make Victory Secure Buy Victory Bonds" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD48 and O-665181. The poster art is signed by George Kanelous.

GLC09654.51

1945

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Victory - now you can invest in it!

One poster entitled, "Victory - now you can invest in it!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1945. Poster features a bald eagle perched on a stack of war bonds with his wings spread. The background is three stripes; one blue, one white, and one red. There are stars floating throughout the background and spotlights turned towards the eagle. The poster reads, "Victory - now you can invest in it! Victory Loan" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD53A and O-666315. The poster art is signed by Dean Cornwell.

GLC09654.52

1940-1949

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage. Ten of the posters were printed by Autocar, advertising their trucks, and their part in the war effort.

GLC09654