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Subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life

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- Training map of Camp Sibert, Alabama.
- 2010-09-22
- 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
- Letter from First Lieutenant Arthur E. Stump, Jr., "Morale Officer" at Gunter Field in Montgomery, Alabama, to Mrs. Prentiss at the USO Center.
- 1941-12-26
- In the letter Stump thanks Mrs. Prentiss for her work organizing the Christmas party for the servicemen at Gunter Field: "No doubt, you can appreciate the fact that a party without girls, especially for men who have had furloughs and passes taken...
- 2010-01-25
- Program for the dedication of USO club at 119 Commerce Street in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-04-26
- 2008-07-15
- Program for a concert at Maxwell Field, featuring Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.
- 1942-08-21
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Virginia Harth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the "Hostess Chairman" of the USO in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- In the letter Harth explains that Tulsa is about to open a USO Center, and she asks for advice: "People from Tulsa while visiting Montgomery have commented on the success and popularity of your organization...Would you please send any suggestions...
- 2010-01-25
- List of rules for visitors at the Soldiers Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- The eight rules give restrictions on the age of visitors and access to the center, and they discuss proper conduct and attire for events held there.
- 2010-01-25
- V-mail from Rex L. English to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943
- The message includes a cartoon sending holiday greetings. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Rifle range details for the 2nd Platoon of Company F, 1st Chemical Warfare Service Training Regiment.
- 1943-00-00
- Included in the details are firing orders, rosters, procedures, and schedules.
- 2010-09-22
- V-mail from Corporal William A. Davidson, "stationed somewhere in Italy," to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-01-01
- In the letter Davidson describes how he spent his Christmas and New Year's holidays, and he recalls the social events Mrs. Prentiss organized for the soldiers in Alabama: "I really would [have] enjoyed being there for your Xmas parties and dances....
- 2008-07-15
- Pass issued to Raymond Grenier while serving at Camp Sibert in Etowah County, Alabama.
- 1943-03-03
- The pass gives Grenier permission "to remain absent from his organization and to travel a distance of not more than 100 miles from his station when not on duty." It is only valid for twenty-four hours.
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Earl E. Brightwell, stationed in India, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-03-20
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Herbert E. Browder, stationed "somewhere in Iran," to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-12-16
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Army exchange service ration card for Raymond Grenier, issued for use in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA).
- 1944-00-00
- 2008-07-15
- Letter written by Charles Beavers, a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Corps, to his uncle, Jack Rawls.
- 1944-01-25
- Beavers writes from Italy and discusses life in the army and the desired outcome of the war.
- 2009-09-11
- Change-of-address card from Barney E. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-01-29
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Pay record for Sergeant Raymond Grenier.
- 1944-05-23
- The record lists Grenier's insurance payments, salary, and raises.
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Paul Brandino, stationed at Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania, to Mr. Demotte at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-06-13
- In the letter Brandino discusses the upcoming bond drive that was mentioned in the last "Letter from Home" he received. He also asks that he continue to receive the newsletter at his new address. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from former Frank M. Dixon in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-08-31
- In the letter Dixon discusses the recent order from the War Department that ended segregation at Maxwell Field and other military bases: "It is a heartbreaking thing for those of us in the South who realize what the destruction of segregation would...
- 2010-09-22
- Letter from William D. Brooks, stationed in Belgium, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-09-17
- This letter was written a few months before the Battle of the Bulge In it Brooks observes that the Belgians are nice and that some of them speak English well. He also mentions that the winters are very cold there. "Letters from Home" were weekly...
- 2009-09-18