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Modell's, New York City [advertisement]
Postcard addressed to the Director of Civilian Defense, Hopkins County, Madisonville, Ky., and postmarked New York, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1943. Advertisement for Steel Helmets and Commando Caps to be worn under steel helmets available from Modell's 198 Broadway, New York City. Includes photograph of man wearing a steel helmet and a drawing of a man in a Commando Cap. 8.3 x 14 cm.
Record Type: Archive
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A Pledge of Democracy
Coupon for requesting a "Subscription for the Purchase of Extra War Savings Bonds." This was sent by the War Activities Committee. 15 x 13 cm.
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[War Ration Books]
4 War Ration Books belonging to Betty Lee Cloud, United States of America Office of Price Administration, 1943. 10.6 x 14.3 cm. (folded)
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Consumer Declaration Processed Foods and Coffee - United States. Price Administration
Consumer Declaration of Processed Foods and Coffee ration form, United States of America, Office of Price Administration, 1943. 26.6 x 11.4 cm. (folded)
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Service Flag with Soldier Photograph
World War II-era service / memorial flag or banner with a black and white image of an unidentified soldier. The banner has an American eagle, flag, and Liberty Bell. The words printed on the banner are: Let Freedom Ring and God Bless America. The banner is fringed. Please help identify the person in this photograph, send information using the feedback button or by calling 270-745-5083. Note: Beginning during World War I, families would some...
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I Won't Sit Under The Apple Tree With Anyone Else But You
"A Service Note," Greeting Card to be sent to a boyfriend in World War II military service. Illustrated by Dorothy Grider Includes pull out notepaper. To My Boyfriend in the Service Norcross 15R772 13.6 x 11.2 cm.
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U. S. S. Aylwin
Commemorative envelope with photo of the U. S. S. Aylwin's 4th birthday of its commission, March 1, 1935 mailed to Ross Perry of Bowling Green, KY postmarked U. S. S. AYWLIN on April 1, 1939 14 x 8 cm.
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The Japs Can't Get Us!
A Christmas card to Will Hill signed by Margaret with a World War 2 sentiment: Shoot your crackers, light your Christmas tree, The Japs can't get us, from the bottom of the sea! Margaret Special Collections Library holdings include historically and culturally sensitive images and text; the library does not endorse such views and presents these for research purposes only. 14 x 16 cm.
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NRO Veterans News Administration
NRO National Reconnaissance Office Veterans News Administration, Vol. 1, No. 3, December 20, 1946 with headline "Miss VA" Announced, Emma Jeane Nevin, articles about women over thirty, turnover of personnel, flowers for the living, finance, training course, new employees, jokes and subregional offices.
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U. S. Army P. X. Sales Store
U. S. Army P. X. Sales Store for made to order boots
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War Notes
Notebook kept by Sovern J. Larkin during World War 2 (Two) with listings of loan, addresses, bets, to-do lists, writing home for money, things to buy and friends.
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No Wheat
Arm & Hammer Bicarbonate of Soda, with boiled cornbread recipe with No Wheat, use in and aid your country during World War II
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Les Mesdames Du Lavatcire
Les Mesdames Du Lavatcire, a World War 2 Two poem, includes a series of women's names
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George Zee & Company
Receipt from George Zee & Company, art carved furniture manufacturers, Nanking Road, Shanghai, for Luggage and crate
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Pine Grove Room
Wine menu from Pine Grove room at the Park Hotel in Shanghai, Chine
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World War 2 Soldier
Colorized postcard of a World War 2 (Two) Soldier associated with the Moody family 14 x 8 cm.
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World War II homefront publications
The majority of these items were kept by the McLeod family of Chattanooga, TN. Contains cardboard envelope entitled "Ration Books / Ration Tokens, No. 650" filled with ration books; War Ration Book No. 3 (OPA Form No. R-130; U. S. Government Printing Office 16-32299-1); Application for War Ration Book 3 (Form No. R-129); Ration stamps and coupons; "A message to every ration book holder (GPO 16-34533-1); card for inserting tokens; uniform patch; ...
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Army Hit Kit of Popular Songs - United States. Army
Army Hit Kit of Popular Songs handbill, Issued monthly by Special Service Division Army Service Forces, U.S. Army. August, 1943. 13.4 x 9 cm. (folded)
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