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[African American Soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck]
1961
A photograph of an African American soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 13th Calvary.
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[African American Soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. In the background there is a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116, and certified for 18...
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[African American Soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck. Due to insignia the soldier is a private, part of the 3rd armor division, called Spearhead. From the name plate just visible the soldiers last name is Lawson.
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[Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]
A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. One soldier is waving at the camera, as he shakes the other soldier's hand.
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[Two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck]
A photograph of two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck. One soldier is leaning on the cab while the second is sitting behind the wheel and leaning out the window. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units...
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[Soldier posing beside a fuel truck]
A photograph of a soldier posing beside a fuel truck, he is holding a tool. The soldier's last name is Jolly based on what you can read of his name plate. He is also a private with the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.
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[US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley]
A photograph of a US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley.
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[African American soldier posing on a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier posing standing on the ledge of an Army fuel truck.
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[African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. His last name is Lawson based on his name plate. Lawson is a private in the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.
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[African American soldier working on a fuel truck]
A photograph of a African American soldier working on a fuel truck he is holding a wrench in his hand and looking at the camera. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116.
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[US Army fuel truck]
A photograph of a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 108.
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[African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck. The truck is marked as HQ 104, and the soldier belongs to the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.
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[Fuel truck tipped on it's side]
A photograph of a fuel truck tipped on it's side on the side of a road.
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[African American man standing in front of a classic car.]
A photograph of a African American man, probably one of the soldiers in the other photographs standing in front of a classic car. In the background are some supply trailers that are covered and some other classic cars.
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[African American soldier posed in front of three tanks]
A photograph of an African American soldier posed laughing in front of three tanks. There is also a building in the background with other vehicles parked in front and other people walking around on top of the vehicles.
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[Soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance]
A photograph of a soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance.
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[Fuel truck]
A photograph of a fuel truck with one door open. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units.
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A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. They are laughing and there is a tire leaning on the bumper next to them. The truck to the left of them is marked as HQ 116.
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[Soldier repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators]
A photograph of a African American soldier, repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators. One soldier is working on the truck while another watches over him. There are three other soldiers in a jeep towing a trailer off to the side. The...
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[Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]
A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field.
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[Army helicopter on tarmac]
A photograph of a Army helicopter on tarmac with buildings and parked cars in the background.
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A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field. On the back of the photo is a note in blue pen which reads "what I train in." The helicopter is marked with the number 54146.
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To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
26 May 1995
Lungren, Daniel E., 1946-?
A thank you letter from Daniel Lungren, the Attorney General of California, to Moorhead for his legislation the Officer's Civil Liability Act of 1995(H.R.1446). This act strives to limit the award of punitive damages "to the kinds of egregious...
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[World War II letters of James A. Coddaire] [Decimalized .01-.19]
September 1944 - 16 April 1945
Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997
19 v-mail letters form James A. Coddaire to his wife Olive Coddaire at home in Massachusetts.
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to Olive Coddiare
September 1944
James Coddaire writes to Olive Coddaire, his wife, that he just recived a letter from her dated the 30th of July, and complains about how long it took to arrive. He mentions that a signal skyrocket was sent over them the other day and casued the boys...
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13 September 1944
Coddaire writes to his wife that he just got two letters that she wrote to him, and thanks her for getting him razors as they had no PX on the base. Coddaire also discusses the destruction of some of the towns they have passed through. He also...
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23 September 1944
Coddaire writes Olive that he just got his very own pen, as well as seven letters in the mail today, one from Rose and the rest from her. He also mentions giving Ed her address as he lost it. He asks Olive to send him the New Yorker if she can get...
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28 September 1944
Coddaire writes to Olive that he recieved two letters one from her and one from Gloria. He's glad Dick was able to fix the machine and she was able to put on her show. He also mentions that he used his Schick with a battery from the radio and it...
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3 October 1944
Coddaire wrote a short note wishing Olive a happy anniversary. "Happy Anniversary to you on our fifth. Love and kisses, Jimmy."
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9 October 1944
Coddaire writes Olive that he had a haircut this morning, it was a mess as he had 5 guys working on it and nobody knew what they were doing. He says it's fine though as he has no plans on going on any dates with girls until he gets back to the states...
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24 October 1944
Coddaire writes about his adventures in Nantes where he went on a pass. He mentions talking to an elderly man who had been to England before the war and spoke good English, and also talked to a young women who was learning English in school and...
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5 November 1944
Coddiare complains about getting his first piece of mail in the last 10 days. He says "Our Platoon Sergeant Nominated and Elected me in one Swoop, To Handle the Serving of Chow" He then descibes the process of serving dinner, which was cooked in a...
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3 December 1944
Coddaire mentions that a bunch of men got silver stars and hearts, but the majority of the day he "stooged around." He says he got a new roasary from the chaplian as his was falling apart, and asked Olive to send him some V-Mail ink, and a can of...
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10 December 1944
Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and...
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7 March 1945
Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d...
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9 March 1945
Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with...
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12 March 1945
Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose...
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March 31, 1945
Coddaire writes another letter from England mentioning his continued journeys. He mentioned meeting up with a roomate's old school chum, and being bored from their talk. He also says he got a V-Mail from Olive and that he regrets not being home for...
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8 April 1945
Coddaire writes from England, he just recieved Olive's letters from the 9th and 10th of October, and says he is sorry for not telling her something sooner, and that he wasn't aware of how worried it made her. He mentions the food and how everywhere...
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10 April 1945
Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters...
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16 April 1945
Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some...
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[Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]
1968
Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968
Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and...
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to Wilma Hughes Primer
1 March 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his...
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12 March 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 12, 1968. Notifies his mother that has he received his birthday card from her and asks her if she has received his paycheck yet. He mentions that he has written to his Uncle B.J...
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9 April 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 9, 1968. Requests plastic playing cards that he has requested from his mother. He mentions that the money she recently sent him has already been "won back" and that by being paid...
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15 April 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 15, 1968. Wishes her a Happy Easter and complains of the lack of Catholic chaplains and the inability to go to church. He mentions a number of friends and family noting that men...
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The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Intstitute, Alabama A School Located in the "Black Belt" of the South
1916
Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)
Tuskegee Institute information pamphlet with donation pledge form attached. The pamphlet is broken into 5 parts named; What Tuskegee Stands For, What Tuskegee Has Done, What Tuskegee is and Teaches, What Tuskegee Needs, A Special Need. The first...
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Oil on the Brain
1865
De Marsan, H., fl. 1865
A song sheet with the lyrics of a song "Oil on the Brain." It is about the oil rush and people who have discovered oil as a means of wealth. The lyrics to the song are surrounded by an artistic border with depictions of people.
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[Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]
1942-1945
Various
Collection of newspaper clippings related to World War II dated 1942-1945. Consist of 102 items belonging to various Los Angeles area newspaper publications including: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Herald Examiner and the Los Angeles Daily Herald...
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[80 World War II Los Angeles Times maps]
Los Angeles Times
80 World War II Los Angeles Times maps.
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