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circa 1942-1945
United Press
Windsors Visited Wounded Soldiers
One newspaper clipping related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visiting a military hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
GLC09953.052
One Crisis Eased
One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "One Crisis Eased." Pertains to a diaper shortage following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
GLC09953.053
R.A.F. Pilots Eyeing Hitler's Mountain Home
One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "R.A.F. Pilots Eyeing Hitler's Mountain Home." Pertains to the unlikelihood that the Royal Air Force will receive orders to bomb Adolf Hitler's home in Berchetsgaden. Also details different...
GLC09953.054
circa 1943
Associated Press
1918
One newspaper clipping entitled, "1918." Details different events that took place during World War I.
GLC09953.055
Heroic Seabees
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Heroic Seabees." Details duties of the naval branch, Seabees otherwise known as construction battalions.
GLC09953.057
9 December 1945
[Check sheet]
One document entitled Check Sheet dated December 9, 1945. Concerning the "Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession."
GLC09930.18.01.01
29 November 1945
[Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects]
One document concerning a "Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects" dated November 29, 1945.
GLC09930.18.01.02
4 December 1945
[Forwarding Sheet for Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects]
One document forwarding the "Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects" dated December 4, 1945.
GLC09930.18.01.03
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
[Occupation Instructions]
One document entitled Occupation Instructions dated November 29, 1945. Outlines instructions concerning the recovery of cultural and religious objects which are found in the area of occupation.
GLC09930.18.01.04
Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession
One document entitled Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession dated December 9, 1945. Concerning the "Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a...
GLC09930.18.02.01
GLC09930.18.02.02
circa December 1945
Forms of Delivery And Receipt For Cultural and Religious Property
One document entitled Forms of Delivery And Receipt For Cultural and Religious Property. The form is blank waiting to be filled out.
GLC09930.18.02.03
12 November 1945
Whitmore, Frank C., Jr., fl. 1945
Minutes of Conference 10 November 1945
One document entitled Minutes of Conference 10 November 1945 dated November 12, 1945. The conference concerns the return of anthropological material removed by the Japanese from Peiping Union Medical College and how that material is to be returned.
GLC09930.18.02.04
'Fine Skiing' Reported Near Lake Placid
One newspaper clipping entitled, "'Fine Skiing' Reported Near Lake Placid." Relays a ski report.
GLC09953.056
GLC09953.058
Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths." Details a romantic relationship between an American staff sergeant and an Australian socialist.
GLC09953.059
No Clues for the Axis
One newspaper clipping entitled, "No Clues for the Axis." Contains quotes from Leo F. Wood's, a petty office, letter to his girlfriend.
GLC09953.060
New York Taxis War Casualty Ranking With 2-Inch Sirloin
One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York Taxis War Casualty Ranking With 2-Inch Sirloin." Pertains to taxi ridership in New York City during the war.
GLC09953.061
Step Right Up
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Step Right Up." Pertains to a 4-foot rattlesnake that was killed on a highway.
GLC09953.062
11 December 1945
Pattos, C., fl. 1945
[Food Receipt]
One receipt for 30 meals dated December 11, 1945.
GLC09930.19.01
Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily." Pertains to a rise in divorce as a result of women entering the workforce.
GLC09953.063
[Newspaper clipping related to soldier's transportation]
One newspaper clipping referring to transportation process for soldiers.
GLC09953.064
30 December 1945
[Receipt]
One receipt dated December 30, 1945. Possibly related to food as it was attached to GLC09930.19.01
GLC09930.19.02
[Image of motor ship, Kungsholm]
One newspaper clipping printing an image of Swedish-American motorship Kungsholm that was seized in New York by the United States.
GLC09953.065
Advanced to Court Marital
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Advanced to Court Marital." Item is an excerpt from the Navy Yard Bulletin.
GLC09953.066
July 1, 1942
[Bundle of dried flowers]
One bundle of dried flowers tied by a string.
GLC09953.067
12 December 1945
Crist, W.E., fl. 1945
To all officers and enlisted personnel, Government section
One letter from W.E. Crist to all officers and enlisted personnel, Government section dated December 12, 1945.
GLC09930.20.01
Cullings, Flora M., 1881-1965
to Roberta
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays how she is feeling, updates from the family and anxiety about the war.
GLC09953.068
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays how she is feeling and updates from the family.
GLC09953.069
to Birdie
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from an unknown sender. Relays updates about themselves and expresses sympathy that her husband Lynn will be shipping off soon, as it affects the family business.
GLC09953.070
Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992
Memorandum For Record
One document entitled Memorandum For Record dated December 11, 1945. Regarding an order to the Japanese Government forbidding the destruction of archives and records.
GLC09930.20.02
12 October 1945
Administrative Memorandum No. 4
One document entitled Administrative Memorandum No. 4 dated October 12, 1945. Regarding the organization and functions of the Government Section under the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers.
GLC09930.20.03
13 October 1945
[Addresses]
One document containing the addresses of the personal with the Public Administration Branch dated October 13, 1945.
GLC09930.20.04
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Expresses concern that Roberta has a case of grippe.
GLC09953.071
circa 1940
to Dever Spencer Byard [In French]
One undated unsigned letter to Dever Spencer Byard.
GLC09930.21
12 June 1946
Memorandum for the Record
One document entitled Memorandum for the Record dated June 12, 1946. Related to the application of SCAPIN 548 and the abolishment of certain political parties.
GLC09930.22
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being and about family members.
GLC09953.072
22 July 1946
Stover, Edgar M., fl. 1946
to Dever Spencer Byard
One letter from Edgar M. Stover to Dever Spencer Byard dated July 22, 1946.
GLC09930.23
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors.
GLC09953.073
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors. Mentions that Lynn's bed had broken.
GLC09953.074
5 August 1946
to Collector of Internal Revenue
One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Collector of Internal Revenue dated August 5, 1946.
GLC09930.24
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays details of going to eat dinner in the city.
GLC09953.075
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors. Alludes that Walde, possibly Roberta's sibling, may want to help with the family business.
GLC09953.076
Mushy
to Bobby
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Expresses how much he loves her and misses her.
GLC09953.077
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family news and news about neighbors.
GLC09953.078
[Postcard with directions and financial tally]
One postcard that details travelling itinerary. On reverse side is a tally of cost for wine.
GLC09953.079
12 December 1942
Argersinger, M.F., fl. 1942
to Lynn J. Knapp
One postcard that addressed to Lynn J. Knapp dated December 12, 1942 from M.F. Argesinger. Invites Knapp for an interview.
GLC09953.080
[Birthday telegram addressed to Roberta M. Cullings]
One telegram sent via Western Union addressed to Roberta M. Cullings from Glady and George. Wishes her a happy birthday.
GLC09953.081
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Responds to news related to Lynn.
GLC09953.082
circa 1942
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Relays details of their evening.
GLC09953.083
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