Military Archive Box 2
Displaying 1 - 50 of 73
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| 1 | 00.34.1.7.20 | Book | World War II song book written in German. |
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| 2 | 1965.3 | Book, Ration | War Ration Book No.3, 281399 AX, |
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| 3 | 1969.33.11 | Pass | Paper, U. S. Army World War II issue individual leave pass; typed paper card, issued to, "Tec 3 Dixon L. Riggs...35749635"; card typed, "Hq, 43rd Field Hosp, APO 503, Tec 3 Dixon L. Riggs...35749635 has permission to be absent from this orgn in off duty hours. Fred M. Hill, 1st Sgt. for R. C. Belloni, 1st Lt. Det. Comdr."; card stained. Color: BK,WH |
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| 4 | 1969.33.12 | Orders, military | General order number 2; 14 February, 1945. Paper, U. S. Army World War II issue three (3) stapled double sided typed pages; concerns awarding of Philippine Liberation ribbon & Bronze Star to individuals listed; paper headed, GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER...2, RESTRICTED, HEADQUARTERS 43rd FIELD HOSPITAL APO 70, 14 February 1945, AWARD OF THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON...SECTION I, AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR TO THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON...SECTION II"; closing, "By order of Lt. Colonel JOHN W. GUERIN", signed "W.L. GIBSON CAPTAIN, MAC Adjutant". Color: BK,WH |
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| 5 | 1969.33.13 | Orders, military | JSXP 220.8; JSXP 1298. Paper, U. S. Army World War II issue; single page orders, typed both sides of page; concerning reassignment and transfer back to the United States for individual listed; paper headed, "RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY SERVICE COMMAND C, JSXP 220.8, Subject: Orders, -1291- JSXP, APO 404 24 December 1945, To : EM concerned"; closing, "By order of MAJOR GENERAL HYSSONG:"; signed, "LOUIS E. MARTELL Capt., A. G. D. Asst. Adj. Gen." Color: WH,BK |
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| 6 | 1969.33.14 | Orders, military | Copy of: Orders, JSXP 220.8; JSXP 1298.(#69.33.013). Color: BK,WH |
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| 7 | 1969.33.15 | Orders, military | JSXP 220.8; JSXP 1295. Paper, U. S. Army World War II issue; single page orders, typed both sides of page; concerning reassignment and transfer back to the United States of individuals listed; paper headed, "RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY SERVICES COMMAND C JSXP 220.8 Subject: Orders, -1295- JSXP, APO 404 24 December 1945, To :EM concerned"; closing, "By COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL HYSSONG"; signed, "LOUIS E. MARTELL capt., A.G.D. Asst. Adj. Gen.". Color: WH,BK |
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| 8 | 1969.33.8 | Orders, military | Promotion paper, U. S. Army World War II issue; single typed page; concerns the promotion of Pfc. Dixon L. Riggs and others to rank of Technician Fifth Grade (Temp.); paper headed, "Army Services Forces, Seventh Service Command, HEADQUARTERS, 134th GENERAL HOSPITAL, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri", "SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 21", "1 March 1944"; by order of "Colonel FOX"; signed "ELI FRIEDMAN 1st Lt., MAC Adjutant"; paper yellowed with age, brittle. Color: WH,BK |
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| 9 | 1969.33.9 | Orders, military | Promotion paper, U. S. Army World War II single typed page order; half page, concerns promotion of Technician 4th Grade Dixon L. Riggs and others to rank of Technician 3rd Grade; paper headed, "3. In accordance with Par. 6, AR615-5, dated 30 June 1943, the following named Enlisted Men, this organization, are promoted to the grade indicated opposite their name, effictive this date:"; no date given; "T/4 Dixon L. Riggs 35749635 To be (Tec 3)", "By order of Major GUERIN": signed, "W. L. GIBSON Capt., MAC ADjutant", "RESTRICTED". Page is yellowed with age, brittle. Color: BK,WH |
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| 10 | 1972.4.5 | Book, ration | "War ration book No. 3''; #904,082AY. Color: BK,WH |
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| 11 | 1972.4.6 | Book, ration | "War Ration Book No. 3"; belonging to Esther A. Howard, 1925 Belle Avenue, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Color: BK,WH |
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| 12 | 1973.43.173 | Book, ration | "War ration book 3; # 890834." Color: BK,WH |
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| 13 | 1973.43.174 | Book, ration | "War ration book 3; # 890835." Color: BK,WH |
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| 14 | 1973.43.175 | Book, ration | "War ration book 3; # 890833." Color: BK,WH |
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| 15 | 1973.43.186 | Book, ration | ''War ration book 1; # 121986." Color: BK,WH |
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| 16 | 1973.43.187 | Book, ration | ''War ration book 1; # 121988. " Color: BK,WH |
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| 17 | 1973.43.188 | Book, ration | ''War ration book 2; # 226841." Color: BK,WH |
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| 18 | 1973.43.189 | Book, ration | ''War ration book 2; # 226843." Color: BK,WH |
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| 19 | 1974.23.83 | Card, calling | Obv: "Wm C. Bryant/Cedar Falls/Iowa/K.P.H." Rev: "Bullet from Bull/Run Battlefield near/Henry House. Picked/up by Wm. C. Bryant/a participant on/Sept. 19, 1883 over 22/years after the event./ Bullet probably fired/by William Techumseh/Sherman's brigade/armed with Harpers/Ferry Muskets." Color: BK,WH |
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| 20 | 1974.23.84 | Card, calling | Obv: "Wm C. Bryant/Cedar Falls/Iowa/K.P.H." Rev: "Bullet from Bull/Run Battlefield near/Henry House. Picked/up by Wm. C. Bryant/a participant on/Sept. 19, 1883 over 22/years after the event./ Bullet probably fired/by William Techumseh/Sherman's brigade/armed with Harpers/Ferry Muskets." Color: BK,WH |
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| 21 | 1978.33.1.1 | Letter | From George W. Rownd, a Union soldier, written to his parents during the American Civil War 1861-1865. Dated December 13, 1861, Benton Barracks". Color: BK,WH |
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| 22 | 1978.33.1.2 | Letter | Letter of George W. Rownd, a Union soldier, written to his parents during the American Civil War 1861-1865. "January 4, 1862, on board the John Jay Roe tied up to the Luisianna", in yellow envelope postmarked, "Memphis, Tenn., January 11, 1862. a. Letter. b. Envelope Color: BK,WH |
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| 23 | 1978.33.1.4 | Letter | Letter of George W. Rownd, a Union soldier, written to his parents during the American Civil War 1861-1865. "February 1, 1862, Lebanon, Illinois". a. Letter. b. Envelope postmarked, "St. Louis, Mo." Color: BK,WH |
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| 24 | 1978.33.1.5 | Envelope | From letter of George W. Rownd, a Union soldier, written to his parents during the American Civil War 1861-1865. "Memphis, Tenn., March 13, 1863." Color: BK,WH |
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| 25 | 1978.33.1.7 | Letter | From George W. Rownd, a Union soldier, written to his parents during the American Civil War 1861-1865. "June 15, 1862, camp near Batesville, Arkansas". Color: BK,WH |
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| 26 | 1978.33.5.1 | Envelope | First day of issue commemorating the final reunion of confederate veterans. Postmarked "Norfolk/MAY 30/9 AM/1951/V.A." Left margin has image of confedrate memorial, Stone Mountain, GA."UNITED/CONFERDERATE VETERANS/Final Reunion/HONORING THE GALLANT/FIGHTERS OF THE SOUTH" Addressed to "C.R.Wynegar/Box 446/South Laguna,/ California." Handwritten in blue ink on stamp signature of "John Salling/age 107" Near center, sideways, handwritten in blue ink "Hon John Salling/age 107 may 15 1953/born may 15/1847". Color: bk,wh |
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| 27 | 1978.33.6 | Envelope | Postmarked Indianopolis, Indiana; bears signatures of W. A. Magee, Douglas T. Story, James Hard and Albert Woolson, all Civil War veterans. Color: ml |
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| 28 | 1989.43.816 | Booklet | "World War II Honor list of dead and missing - state of Iowa War Dept. June; 1946. 31 pp. Color: BL,BK |
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| 29 | 1989.43.865 | Handbill | American Red Cross Officers Club. Snacks are 5 lire each. Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 30 | 1992.29.6.0001 | Booklet | ''Identify the Iraqi Threat''; pamphlet issued during Operation Desert Storm. Top stapled. 48 pp. Color: BK,CR |
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| 31 | 1992.29.6.0002 | Booklet | ''Winning in the Desert''; newsletter issued during Operation Desert Storm. Side-stapled. 27 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 32 | 1992.29.6.0003 | Booklet | ''Third US Army Central Region Area Orientation';pamphlet issued during Operation Desert Storm. Color: BK,WH |
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| 33 | 1992.29.6.0004 | Handbill | Cultural Do's & Don'ts..;notecard issued during Operation Desert Storm. Color: PK,BK |
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| 34 | 1992.29.6.0005 | Handbill | Rules of Engagement..; notecard issued during Operation Desert Storm. Color: PK,BK |
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| 35 | 1993.41.2 | Book, ration | Books, stamps and certificates; a. Ration book holder; b. War ration book #9 issued to Ellen H. Wynegar; c. War ration book #4 issued to Claud R. Wynegar; d. War ration book #3 issued to Claud R. Wynegar; e. War ration book #3 issued to Ellen H. Wynegar; f. Identification card for the Post Warden, Claud R. Wynegar; g. Tire certificate; h. Mileage rationing record stuf. i. Mileage ration card. j. Mileage ration stamps. k. Eight mileage ration stamps. Color: BK,WH |
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| 36 | 1994.10.23 | Book, ration | Front and back cover are tan; stamps are blue. Front cover indicates book was issued to Alice W. Polkinghorn, 1604 Sherwood Way, Emporia, Kansas, that she was 40, 175 pounds, 5" 9" tall, and occupation was listed as housewife. Her name is written in two places near the top in purple and near the middle in black. Printing indicates this was from the Office Of Price Administration; War Ration Rook No. 3. Printed in red is the number 659165, with the letters DS after it in black. A warning is also printed on the front cover; instructions are printed on the back. Book held seven sheets of 48 stamps. Each stamp has printed on it in black "RATION stamp No." and then its own number. One sheet has a picture of a machine gun on each stamp, another sheet has tanks, another ships, and the last are planes. Color: TN,BL |
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| 37 | 1994.10.24 | Book, ration | Front and back cover are tan; stamps are blue. Front cover indicates book was issued to Delbert W. Polkinghorn, 1604 Sherwood Way, Emporia Kansas; that he was 56, 198 pounds, 5" 10" tall and occupation was listed as oil producer. His name was written in purple near the top, and in black near the middle. Printing indicates this was from the Office of Price Administration. War Ration Book No. 3. Printed in red is the number "659164", with the letters "DS" in black behind it. A warning is also printed on the front cover; instructions are printed on the back cover. Book held seven sheets of 48 stamps. Each stamp has printed on it in black "RATION Stamp No." and then its own number. One sheet has a picture of a machine gun on each stamp, another sheet has tanks, another ships, and the last one planes. Color: TN |
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| 38 | 1997.20.1 | Letter | From Jane Ashley to Eliza Hamilton telling of the cares of tending to a household of eight and her tender feelings for her friends and family back home. Hand written in ink. |
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| 39 | 1997.20.10.1 | Envelope | First day of issue. Commemorates the Final National Encampment of the United Confederate Veterans. Postmarked Norfolk, Va. May 20 9 A.M. 1951. 3-cent stamp affixed. Cancellation, "First Day of Issue." Design shows Confederate Monument, confecderate Flag, and 3 rifles. Color: WH,GR,GY |
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| 40 | 1997.20.11 | Letter | Letter from Civil War soldier to his parents telling of the status of members of his company, of the sinking of ships and the delay in receiving pay. Color: LV |
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| 41 | 1997.20.12 | Letter, Envelope | Two Parts. A letter, b envelope. Letter from Civil War soldier to his father describing receipt of uniform coats, need for paper and envelopes, closing with "if we should meet no more this side of death let us slive so as to meet in that better world." Written on 1/2 sheet of stationery with bust of George Washington, and flags. Color: WH |
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| 42 | 1997.20.13 | Letter | Letter from Civil War soldier to his parents regarding camp life and the wish to go further south. Color: WH |
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| 43 | 1997.20.14 | Letter, Envelope | Two parts. a. Letter from Civil War soldier about camp conditions. b. Envelope, addressed to Clarissa A. Ensign, New Hartford, Butler Co., Iowa. Color: BL |
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| 44 | 1997.20.15 | Letter | Letter from Civil War soldier to his parents during recuperation in the hospital. Color: WH |
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| 45 | 1997.20.16 | Letter, Envelope | Two Parts. Letter from Civil War soldier to his parents lamenting lack of correspondence from family and discussing camp conditions.Part a letter, part b envelope. Color: WH,BL,RD,BR |
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| 46 | 1997.20.17.2 | Envelope | Addressed to Mr. Eugene A. Wright, New Hartford, Iowa. Postmarked Warsaw, N. Y. April, 1865. Red 3-cent postage stamp in upper LEFT corner. Color: WH,RD |
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| 47 | 1997.20.17.3 | Envelope | Addressed to Mr. Eugene A. Wright, New Hartford, Butler Co., Iowa. Post-marked Washington, D. C. Red 3-cent stamp in upper right hand corner. Color: WH,RD |
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| 48 | 1997.20.17.7 | Envelope | Two addresses. Primary one is to Mrs. Clarissa Ensign, New Hartford, Butler Co., Iowa. Also given, in larger script & random placement, "Mr. C. Ensign New Hartford". Red 3-cent stamp. Color: WH,RD |
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| 49 | 1997.20.18 | Letter, Envelope | Two Parts. Letter from Civil War soldier to his parents concerning battle and health of soldiers. a. Letter. b. Envelope. Green. Addressed to Mr.James Q. Rownd, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Postmark unreadable. No stamp. Letter refers to envelope having been "of Rebel manufacure." Color: BL,CR |
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| 50 | 1997.20.19 | Letter, Envelope | Two Parts. Letter on lined paper from Civil War soldier describing camp conditions. Paper folded to form 4 pages; writing on 3. b. Envelope. Addressed to Mr. James Q. Rownd, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa. No stamp or postmark. Color: WH,BL |
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