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19 July 1945
International News Photo
President Inspect Scots Guards
One image of Harry S. Truman dated July 19, 1945 of the president inspecting the Guard of Honor during a visit with Winston Churchill.
GLC08878.1412
1942-1946
Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945
[Collection belonging to John M. Everhart, 1942-1946][Decimalized .01-.83]
Collection of letters belonging to John M. Everhart dated 1942-1946. Consists of 99 letters, newspaper clippings and documents pertaining to Everhart's service during World War II. Letters are written primarily to his family: John H. Everhart (father...
GLC10048
1935-1959
Various
[Collection of letters belonging to Daniel B. Landau, n.d., 1935-1959][Decimalized .001-.505]
Collection of 713 items dated 1935-1959 belonging to Daniel B. Landau and Dorothy K. Landau. Consists of letters, newspaper clippings, financial documents and greeting cards. Primary bulk of collection is of correspondence sent between Daniel B...
GLC09993
June 1945
Armed Forces
Discontinuance of Family Allowance
One document from the Office of Dependency Benefits addressed to Roberta Knapp. Notifies her with reasons why she will not be receiving benefits from the U.S. Army.
GLC09953.185
circa 1943
United Press
Factory Building Sold to Stevens
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Our Men in Service" Pertains to promotions, transfers and enlistment of military servicemen. Of particular note is reference to Lynn Knapp arriving in London.
GLC09953.044
Associated Press
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
[Newspaper clipping related to soldier's transportation]
One newspaper clipping referring to transportation process for soldiers.
GLC09953.064
[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
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
28 May 1941
United States. Selective Service Board (Gloversville, N.Y.)
[Select Service Document]
One printed document for selective service addressed to Lynn J. Knapp. Details his registration number and whom he would be reporting to. His signature is found on the registrant's line.
GLC09953.124
20 March 1943
Bain, M.H., fl. 1943
to Roberta and Lynn
One page of enlistment orders made out to Lynn J. Knapp. Details that Knapp will begin active duty on March 27, 1943. Includes Commanding Officer's M.H. Bain's signature.
GLC09953.137
22 March 1943
Colt, R.M., fl. 1943
Notice to Report for Active Duty
One official notice sent to Lynn J. Knapp requesting him to report for active duty.
GLC09953.139
circa 1935
Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company
U.S. Grant
One print of Ulysses S. Grant from the Famous American Series No. 16. Reverse side contains a biography and promotional information about Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company.
GLC08878.1132
1889-1998
WWII era letters, stamps, and ephemera
Collection of various ephemera, letters, stamps and other objects belonging to various people. GLC10004 is divided into four collections.
GLC10004
December 1943
National Urban League
Negro Digest [December 1943]
One issue of Negro Digest dated December 1943. Contains writings by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes a roundtable discussion on social equality, African...
GLC09640.208
28 December 1943
West, George A., 1921-2007
[Envelope addressed to Mildred West]
One envelope addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 28, 1943.
GLC09951.01.078
to Mildred West
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 28, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps.
GLC09951.01.079
27 December 1943
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions waiting for Christmas presents from Mildred and financial matters.
GLC09951.01.080
31 December 1943
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions sending her phtoograps and what it is like to be a private.
GLC09951.01.081
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's preparations to give birth soon, receiving letters from the...
GLC09951.01.082
2 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 2, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving letters from family members and comments on her condition while she is...
GLC09951.01.083
4 January 1944
[Letter to Mildred West with a newspaper clipping]
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 4, 1944 attached with a newspaper clipping.
GLC09951.01.084
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 4, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving letters from family members and comments on her condition while she is...
GLC09951.01.084.01
Condon, Jack, fl. 1944
"A G.I.'s Dream On: A Night Before Christmas"
One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "A G.I.'s Dream On: A Night Before Christmas" by Jack Condon. Reverse side of page contains an article related to a boy born from a woman with an iron lung.
GLC09951.01.084.02
6 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 6, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's doctor's visit, building a house, and that a family member is stationed...
GLC09951.01.085
8 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and requests for her to send film rolls.
GLC09951.01.086
10 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's birthday, receiving mail from family and hopes to see their children soon.
GLC09951.01.087
12 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving a letter from their daughter Sharon but cannot read her handwriting.
GLC09951.01.088
18 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he hasn't been able to receive letters from her recently and inquires about...
GLC09951.01.089
19 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her health and if any acquaintances have written to her lately.
GLC09951.01.090
22 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that her well-being may have been from overextending herself for Christmas. Note...
GLC09951.01.091
23 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon and Mildred's health. States that he bets "his little...
GLC09951.01.092
26 January 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he has grown a moustache. Wishes her a happy birthday and requests photographs...
GLC09951.01.093
19 April 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon, if Mildred could sent more magazines and if she could her...
GLC09951.01.094
21 April 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he sleeps in netted tents for avoid mosquitoes and that he went to see a film...
GLC09951.01.095
8 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Wishes her an early Mother's day greeting. Describes the weather where he is at the moment.
GLC09951.01.096
21 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that she is a strong woman. Mentions that he has seen action fighting against Japanese...
GLC09951.01.097
22 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if she had attained her driver's license and if their friend John had been deployed for...
GLC09951.01.098
23 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he bought a new fountain pen. Inquires if she received a money order from him...
GLC09951.01.099
24 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions that he received a letter from his sister and that they received a...
GLC09951.01.100
26 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Inquires if she had gone to fix her teeth and get new pairs of glasses...
GLC09951.01.101
27 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions the weather and that he thinks their daughter is very cute. Inquires...
GLC09951.01.102
28 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how Sharon is doing. Mentions that it will almost be a year since he has seen them. Also describes...
GLC09951.01.103
29 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reminsces of the times he spent with her before the war. Mentions listening to more records.
GLC09951.01.104
30 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter. Recalls a past Memorial Day that they spent together. Mentions the weather.
GLC09951.01.105
1 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 1, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter. Mentions seeing a movie entitled, "It Happened Tomorrow," and the weather.
GLC09951.01.106
2 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 2, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Includes lyrics to a song following...
GLC09951.01.107
3 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 3, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Details the Lend-Lease Act.
GLC09951.01.108
27 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses concern if she injures herself before giving birth and that he misses her. Mentions seeing a movie...
GLC09951.01.109
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