World War, 1939-1945
Found in 157 Collections and/or Records:
Jesse Figula Letters
Series of letters addressed to Jesse Figula A private in the Army who was stationed at the Panama Canal Zone, from various individuals dated 1933-1945. Two of the authors are his brothers, Bill and George, who also join the armed forces during World War, II. Louie, another brother who is serving in the US Navy, also writes to Jesse. In one letter dated 1937, Bill describes a Union strike at the steel mill in their town.
John Blanchard Waters papers
John Blanchard Waters papers contains personal papers such as identification cards, and telegrams. A book entitled The 25th Division and World War II is also included.
John Halko Letter
One letter from John Halko to his friend, Zygmunt Chmielewski postmarked December 8, 1942. Halko served in World War II in the Army Air Force. He wrote his letter from Lincoln Air Base in Lincoln, Nebraska.
John Tuthill Papers
Pearl H. Jones Papers
This collection includes a family Bible, ration books from World War II, correspondence, a diary, stenographers' notebooks, and other personal materials.
Joseph Ferritta Letters
Letters to and from family of Joseph Ferritta during the end of World War II and after, August 1944- January 1946 . Most of the letters concern family events and issues and army life.
Joseph M. Zinni letters
Judith Magrino Bowers Scrapbook
Red bound scrapbook created by Judith Bowers when she was a girl about World War II. Her father, Daniel Magrino was a soldier in the army during this war. Her scrapbook details the effect of the war on the Homefront, especially in regard to rations of gas and food.
Junior to Parents Letter
Letter from son to parents about life in the army in Germany. Mentions looting and keeping German pistols and swords.
Harry Kamil Letter
One letter from Corpral Harry Kamil, 803rd Bomber Squadron, 470th Bomb Group, to his wife dated September 24, 1943. In it he describes an airplane crash on the base and the horror of extracting the deceased in the aftermath.
Dorwin Keller to Stelle Breece Letters
Kenneth J. Kestenholtz Letters
R. Wayne Kernodle Papers
Richard Kidd papers
Amos Koontz Papers II
William J. Lawler Diary
Goldie Leatherman Scrapbook
Scrapbook, 1942-1945, of Goldie Leatherman of Hagerstown, Maryland. Leatherman's husband, George, was drafted and inducted into the United States Army. Includes letters, war bond packages, newsletters, and fliers relating to the war effort. There are also diary entries written into the scrapbook by Goldie Leatherman.
Letters to Craig
Letters from friends Joe, Margie, Jean, and Sue asking about life in the army. Mentions life in high school, work experiences, and asks when Craig is coming home.
Levin to Mattie Letter
Letter about how Mattie's card and gift arrived for Levin in France well in time for Christmas.
Weldon E. Lewis, Jr. Papers
Louis E. Kessler Letters
Collection of about 50 letters written by and to Louis Edward Kessler, of Brooklyn, New York, from August 1944 to March 1945, while Kessler served at the United States Navy Recruiting Station at Camp Bradford in Norfolk, Virginia during World War II. Most of the letters are to or from Kessler's wife, Nancy Kessler, of Brooklyn, New York.