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- 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
- V-mail from Lieutenant Roy J. Cochran to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-05-19
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- 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
- USO financial report for the year 1944.
- 1945
- 2009-09-15
- Training map of Camp Sibert, Alabama.
- 2010-09-22
- The Negro Worker, Volume 1, Number 1.
- 1944-07
- Monthly publication promoting good work ethics and better understanding between African American workers and their employers during World War II. The motto is "Serving the better interest of the Negro Worker and his Employer."
- 2009-09-15
- 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
- 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
- Report describing a blackout held on in Florala, Alabama, submitted by Commander E. P. Rodwell, Jr., to the Alabama State Defense Council.
- 1943-08-26
- Rodwell reports that "As a whole I think blackout here very successful," though there were several violations "through error" because "The public forgets fast."
- 2011-01-13
- Report describing a blackout held on December 2 in Birmingham, Alabama, which "as a whole was very unsatisfactory."
- 1942-12-02
- The report states that "About 75% of the entire city area under observation was lighted at the time the airplanes flew over the central section of the city."
- 2011-01-13
- Receipt for Emergency Transfer of Gasoline.
- 1942-12-23
- Receipt for two gallons of gasoline purchased for a salvage drive in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 2009-09-15
- 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
- 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
- Pledge to buy war stamps and bonds, dedicated to "Every Soldier, Sailor and Marine Who Is Fighting for My Country."
- 1943-05-13
- "For you there can be no rest. For me there should be no vacation from the part I can play to help win the war. I therefore solemnly promise to continue to buy United States War Savings Stamps and Bonds to the limit of my ability, throughout my...
- 2010-01-25
- Pay record for Sergeant Raymond Grenier.
- 1944-05-23
- The record lists Grenier's insurance payments, salary, and raises.
- 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
- Mileage rationing record for Roy Smith of Clayton, Alabama.
- 1945-01-11
- 2009-09-18
- Mileage ration stamps and folders issued to Roy L. Smith and A. J. Smith in Clayton, Alabama, during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Memorandum No. 6, from the headquarters of the Second Group Armies, China Theater, to General Tanaka of Japan.
- 1945-09
- The memorandum gives the details for the Japanese surrender, which will take place in Canton at 10:00 a.m. on September 16. Both English and Chinese translations are included.
- 2010-09-22