Various [Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]

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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. Includes newspaper maps, magazine clippings, with fuel ration stamps. Newsmaps focused on a specific region concerned with World War II. This includes specific fronts and areas of combat as well as areas of importance for war industry on both the Allies and Axis powers. Each map explains the importance of the area and in some cases shows troop movements. Also contains highlights of the deaths of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler.

GLC#
GLC09619
Type
Header Record
Date
1942-1945
Author/Creator
Various
Title
[Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]
Place Written
Los Angeles, California
Pagination
102 items
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II
World War II

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Collection Item
Ephemera

Stamp Album

1942

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

GLC09619.001
Collection Item
Ephemera

Mileage Ration Coupons

1942

Office of Price Administration

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

GLC09619.002
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Allied Array in Normandy

15 June 1944

unknown, fl. 1944

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
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Allied Array in Normandy

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

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
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Liberated Paris

26 August 1944

Signal Corps

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
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo

1944

Signal Corps

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
Collection Item
Ephemera

The Modern War and Reference Map

1943

Fold-O-Globe

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
Collection Item
Magazine

American Invaders Mass in England

5 May 1944

Life Magazine

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...

GLC09619.008
Collection Item
Magazine

America Prays

8 August 1944

Fold-O-Globe

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
Collection Item
Newspaper

[80 World War II Los Angeles Times maps]

1942-1945

Los Angeles Times

80 World War II Los Angeles Times maps.

GLC09619.01
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Magazine

Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

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...

GLC09619.010
Collection Item
Magazine

Troop Train

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

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...

GLC09619.011
Collection Item
Magazine

Landing Craft

circa 1944

Life Magazine

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...

GLC09619.012
Collection Item
Magazine

Waste Can Lose the War

circa 1944

Life Magazine

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
Collection Item
Magazine

[Photo essay on variety of trees]

circa 1944

Life Magazine

One undated photo essay featuring a variety of tree specimens.

GLC09619.014
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies

22 November 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

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...

GLC09619.015
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front

November 23, 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

One newspaper clipping entitled, "War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front" dated November 30, 1942, illustrated by Charles Owens. Contains an illustration of a map of parts of Southeast Asia and Russia. Various paragraphs are...

GLC09619.016
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Know Your Japanese War Planes

17 May 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

One photo essay entitled, "Know Your Japanese War Planes" dated May 17, 1942. Contains photographs of various Japanese aircraft bombers and fighter planes such as Mitsubishi Type 96 and Tatikawa Type 95-1. Reverse side is a continuation of the...

GLC09619.017
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Will India Be Next on the Japanese Calendar of Conquest

May 18, 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

One photo essay entitled, "Will India Be Next on the Japanese Calendar of Conquest" dated May 28, 1942. Consists of a map of India with summaries recounting the British army fighting with the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.018
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific

23 May 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

One newsmap entitled, "Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of the state of Alaska and a paragraph detailing funds allocating to arming Alaska as a site of defense...

GLC09619.019