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- List of European cities where the Rainbow Division of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment was stationed during World War I.
- 1917
- The arrival and departure dates at each location are also recorded. The list is made on Y.M.C.A. stationery; the letterhead reads "American Y.M.C.A. / U.S. Army of Occupation. / Sinzig, on the Rhine, Germany. / 167th Reg. Rainbow Div."
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Gary Roberts at Camp Mills in New York, to his grandmother and others in Alabama.
- 1917-10-11
- During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses food and weather, emphasizing the differences between home and New York. He wrote the letter, which is on Y.M.C.A. stationery, while...
- 2009-09-15
- Transcripts of materials related to Julia Lide, compiled by the Office of the Surgeon General, United States War Department.
- 1918
- Julia Lide was in the Army Nurse Corps during World War I. Included here is a biographical sketch, service record, and a transcript of a letter from Colonel David L. Stone. In the letter Colonel Stone commends Lide and the other nurses at the 3rd...
- 2009-09-15
- Excerpts from TEXTBOOK FOR SPEAKERS ON THRIFT STAMPS AND WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS by the National War-Savings Committee of the U.S. Treasury Department.
- 1918
- The first excerpt explains the purpose of the stamps; prices and interest rates; and the steps for purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming them. The second excerpt discusses the costs of the war, reporting the number of men fighting around the world;...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter to Tinie Ruple and others in Farmersville, Alabama, from Gary Roberts, "Somewhere in France."
- 1918-04-11
- During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses family members; encourages the people at home to raise as many food crops as possible; and mentions the alcohol that is available to the...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Gary Roberts to his grandmother in Alabama.
- 1918-05-18
- During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter, written "somewhere in France," he discusses the weather and camp activities, and he asks for more letters from the people at home: "Oh! Why don't...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Gary Roberts to his aunt.
- 1918-07-28
- During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses combat, the Red Cross, relations with African Americans in the army, and his impressions of France. The letter is written on Knights of...
- 2009-09-15
- Transcript of a letter from M. P. ("Doc") Bedsole to his sister.
- 1918-08-17
- In the letter Bedsole describes fighting in the Battle of Cantigny, which was the first American offensive of World War I; he refers to the German troops as "Fritz." During the war Bedsole served as a second lieutenant in Battalion A, 7th Field...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Sergeant E. A. Hall to his aunt in Alabama.
- 1918-10-09
- In the letter Hall discusses political issues in Alabama: prohibition, women's suffrage, and the recent election of Thomas Kilby as governor.
- 2009-09-15
- Letters between Thomas M. Owen, director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery, and Sergeant Richard J. Pahnke.
- 1919
- In the first letter, written February 17, 1919, Owen thanks Pahnke for the material he has sent, and he asks him to gather postcards, pamphlets, weapons, and uniforms to add to the collections at the Archives. He also discusses events in...
- 2009-09-14
- Letter from J. S. Perry to Dr. John B. Clark in Guin, Alabama.
- 1919-04-27
- Perry, a sailor on the U.S.S. Olympia, served as a signal quartermaster during World War I. In this letter to his former teacher, he discusses his desire to be discharged in order to finish his education.
- 2009-09-15
- List of field equipment carried by officers and warrant officers during World War II.
- 1940
- The list describes the items; explains how they are to be packed and transported; and notes whether they are issued to officers or must be purchased.
- 2011-01-13
- "An Alabamian Brings a Juggernaut to Life."
- 1940-09-15
- Article from the Montgomery Advertiser about Brigadier General Charles L. Scott, who formed the Second Armored Division of the U.S. Army at at Fort Benning, Georgia. George S. Patton (only a colonel at the time) was in charge of training under...
- 2009-09-18
- Ration book issued to Danny Sheffield in Brundidge, Alabama, during World War II.
- 1941
- Danny was ten years old when he received the book of stamps.
- 2009-09-15
- Cover of REPORT OF THE ALABAMA STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL.
- 1944-05-01
- Inside the cover is a list of the council's activities from 1941 to 1944, including the organization of defense councils in communities and high schools across the state; the recruitment of volunteers for civilian defense; the distribution of...
- 2009-09-15
- "Alabama at the Front."
- 1944-06-25
- Page from the Montgomery Advertiser giving news and pictures of Alabamians serving in World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- THE 5TH DIVISION IN FRANCE.
- 1945
- The pamphlet features two fold-out sections: the first is a map France showing the movements and accomplishments of the division, illustrated with humorous cartoons; the second shows images of the soldiers and the liberated cities. A note on the...
- 2009-09-15
- Certificate issued by President Harry Truman to commend those who served in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945
- This certificate is made out to Harold C. Cooper.
- 2009-09-15
- "Silver Star Medal" certificate issued by the 102nd Infantry Division to First Lieutenant James S. Gaskell, Jr., of Alabama.
- 1945
- Gaskell served in the 407th U.S. Infantry Regiment during World War II. He received the citation "for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on 23 and 24 February 1945." A description of his actions is included.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-09-23
- McGhee served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during World War II. In the letter he discusses the Japanese surrender on the Missouri; the occupation at Yokosuka Naval Base; and the bombing of several cities in Japan. Also...
- 2009-09-15