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circa 1918
Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966
[Description of the trenches]
One document dated circa 1918. Osborn describes life in the trenches and the duties that soldiers perform when the fighting is slow.
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January 11, 1862
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 11, 1862. Thanks her for the linen pants that he received from her. Requests for more envelopes. Henry comments on the goods he has been given by his family and on their...
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8 August 1944
Look Magazine
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.
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26 August 1944
Signal Corps
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.
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5 May 1944
Life Magazine
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...
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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...
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circa 1944
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...
GLC09619.012
November 23, 1942
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front
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...
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May 18, 1942
Will India Be Next on the Japanese Calendar of Conquest
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...
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23 May 1942
Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific
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...
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