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[Frederick W. Simonds?]

One cased image possibly of Frank Simmonds, or a family member dated circa 1861-1919. The case itself is embossed with a profile of George Washington circled by the text" First in War First in Peace, & First in the Hearts of His Countrymen."

GLC03523.45.02.04

Newsmap: Monday, August 30, 1943

One newsmap dated August 30, 1943. Depicts the war fronts within Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments of the Navy through articles, photographs and maps. Largest map depicts the Southern Italian front.

GLC09865.06

Newsmap: Monday, October 18, 1943

One newsmap dated October 18, 1943. Depicts the war fronts within Europe and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of Rome, technological advancements and an image of Wake Island.

GLC09865.09

Newsmap: Monday, December 27, 1943

One newsmap dated December 27, 1943. Depicts the war fronts within Europe and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of the Pacific Islands formerly known as the Netherland Indies.

GLC09865.14

to Mr. Price

Letter written as a prisoner of war near Boston. Mason thanks Price for the gift of tobacco he sent to the prisoners of war. Mason had been captured on board the Trent. Letter written at Fort Warren.

GLC01062

to Will

One v-mail addressed to Lillie Faye Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.242

Bringing in 1900 German Prisoners Captured by American Forces, France.

A long line, stretching back into a crowd, of German prisoners-of-war captured by the American troops.

GLC09584.236

Medal

World War I Victory medal with five silver citation stars.

GLC06196.125

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena. He writes, "I wish this war was over and I was on my way home. But by the papers this war will last 4 more years." He asks Ardena to wait for him, and sends his love to her.

GLC09569.09

His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Russia's role in the war.

GLC09414.0418

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,115 (May 27, 1864)]

War news. Sherman's advance on Atlanta with map.

GLC08427.12

Americans All

One poster by Howard Chandler Christy related to World War I labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertisement for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains the female symbol of freedom, displayed with an American flag in the...

GLC09676.02

Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 50 (August 4, 1862)]

Lincoln Issues His Proclamation, Seizing Property for Use in War, Ex-President Van Buren Dies, A Victory in Western Virginia, Letter from the Commander-in-Chief, Official War Bulletin from Edwin N. Stanton, Sec. of War, The Complete Decimation of...

GLC05959.33.02

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (February 20, 1864)]

Correspondence between Longstreet & General J.G. Foster, Secesh almanac - Who began the war, Imprisonment of General Tombs, Brownlow dead, A big scare at Richmond, Freedom convention of the slave trade Slavery & the war, Speech of General Burnside in...

GLC05959.50.09

[Three newspaper clippings]

Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."

GLC02166.114

The Man Behind the Gun

Pages from an issue of Reader's Digest. Consists of an excerpt from a New Yorker story, "The Man Behind the Gun" by John McCarten. Pertains to the Canadian gun manufacturer John C. Garand. Weapons designed by him were largely used during the war.

GLC09953.135

To Family

One page of a letter from Thomas Francis Burpee to his family dated circa 1860-1865. This is the last page of a letter it is a continuation of a longer letter. This page is discussing the possible end o the war and also includes notes to Burpee's two...

GLC02744.399

to W. McKean

Discusses the events at the opening of the Civil War

GLC04188.16

Old pensioners, Soldiers Home, Dayton, Ohio

Underwood & Underwood. A group of elderly soldiers in Civil War uniforms seated around a tree.

GLC05137.264

to James McHenry

Recommends James Walker, who was previously employed by the Congressional Board of War. Notes that Walker will be presenting his case before Congress in an attempt to receive compensation for his service in the Revolutionary War. Asks that McHenry...

GLC02437.03072

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720