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[44th Tank Battalion on Parade]
Photograph of the 44th Tank Battalion on parade in a field in the Philippines. Tents are visible in the background.
[Akasaka Palace]
Photograph of the Akasaka Palace building in Tokyo, Japan.
[Asthalter by Hotel]
Photograph of a soldier identified as Asthalter standing in front of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
[At Swimming Pool]
Photograph of three men at a swimming pool in Luzon in the Philippines. One man stands to the right of the pool, another prepares to jump off a diving platform, and the third sits on the railing at the very top of the platform. A slide is also attached to the diving platform.
[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines]
Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos show the interior of the church. A baptistry painting is on the platform framed with curtains. The Philippine flag is to one side and an unidentified man on the other. The first few pews of people in the congregation are shown. Two men seated on the front row but seen from the back have handwritten labels identifying them as O'Neal and Hamilton.
[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines #2]
Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos are taken from the back of the church building looking down the center isle at the framed baptistry painting. A man identified as "Evans" stands in the front with a Philippine flag on the side. Males are seated on the right, females are on the left. Handwritten labels identify two people, seen from the back, as Brother Almonte and Sister Almonte.
The Big Job: Basic Magnesium News Letter, Number 30, January 21, 1943
Newsletter published by Basic Magnesium Inc. that discusses various topics regarding the company, the magnesium industry, and news local to the town in which the company is located. One article included is about the dormitory room decoration former Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger.
[Bill Kellis in a Rest Camp]
Photograph of Sergeant Bill Kellis standing next to a tent covering a barber's chair. He is wearing a soft cap and U.S. Army uniform.
[Bob Peters Taking Photo]
Photograph of Robert Peters standing amid rubble in Tokyo, Japan, holding a camera in front of his face. Buildings are visible in the background.
[Bridge in Manila]
Photograph of a mother and child crossing a bridge in Manila. Rubble is piled up directly in front of them, and buildings are visible in the background.
[Buildings in the Philippines]
Photograph of buildings and statues in a city square in the Philippines. To the left, native Filipinos stand next to a vehicle.
[Church in Lucena]
Photograph of the exterior of a Catholic Church in Lucena in the Philippines. There are several vehicles parked in front of the church, and men stand by a truck on the road.
[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]
Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
[Clipping: Wasps and Wacs Enter Service]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Nancy Love being selected as the leader of the newly organized WACS, a group of ferrying female pilots. The WASPs are also mentioned in this article and other articles about the Ferrying Division, entertainment, and a Professor from Tokyo coming to speak are included as well.
[Damaged Buildings]
Photograph of damaged buildings in the Philippines. Palm trees are visible on the left side of the photo.
[Dirt Road in Okinawa]
Photograph of a dirt road with military buildings to the left and right with a note written on the back that reads, "Pension Row, Butter Buildings, men and womens quarters, Okinawa 1949". "Dorothy" can also be seen on the back, written in pencil on the right side.
[Dorothy Christenson in Front of Building]
Photograph of Dorothy Christenson posing outside a manufactured building in a light colored dress. A note written on the back of the photo reads, " Room 8 Bldg. 55 Chinen, Okinawa Nov 1949 Guess who".
[Electric Train in Tokyo]
Photograph of an electric train, above street level in Tokyo, Japan. A truck drives past in the foreground.
[Entrance to the Imperial Palace]
Photograph of a small group of tourists standing at the entrance to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
[Filipinos Moving Back]
Photograph of Filipinos moving back into the city of Tacloban. They are unloading full sacks from the back of a cow to a porch.
The First Three Tanks into Manila
Photograph of the first three American tanks that invaded Manila during World War II and their crews. On the far left is "Yankee" with Private First Class Don Malmfeldt, Sergeant Lawrence, Corporal Bernardo, and Private First Class Ladato. In the middle is "Battle Basic," which was the first to break down the walls of the Santo Tomas prison camp. Its commander is Captain Jesse Walters, but the rest of its crew is unidentified. The tank to the right, "Old Miss," is commanded by Lieutenant Robert E. Lee.
[Football Game]
Photograph of an Army vs. Navy football game played on the Fourth of July in Manila. The players are visible on the field, and the stands around the field are completely filled with spectators.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941]
A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an American Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers.
[Four Soldiers and their Tank called "Grim Reaper"]
Photograph of four men wearing khaki U.S. Army uniforms and standing in front of a tank called "Grim Reaper." The tank has a white star painted on the side of its turret. The crew is identified as Donald "Moe" Mercier, Bill Henley, Clyde Cooke, and Bruce Alexander. Other men can be seen near a tent and a truck in the background to the right.
[Four Soldiers in Japan]
Photograph of four unidentified soldiers standing in front of a base in Japan.
[Gilbert Going up Gangway]
Photograph of a soldier identified as Gilbert walking up the gangway of the ship USAT Etolin, bound from Yokohama, Japan to the United States. Other soldiers stand around in the background.
[Gutted Buildings]
Photograph of buildings in Manila partially destroyed and gutted during World War II. The Pasig River is visible in the foreground, and there's half of a bridge at each bank.
[House of Peers]
Photograph of the walled House of Peers building in Tokyo, Japan. The gate is closed, and there are trees and bushes around the wall.
Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 3, Number 1, September 1944
Bulletin made for the United States Army containing descriptions of U.S. methods of attack and defense against Japanese and German military weapons and soldiers.
[Interior of Church in Lucena]
Photograph of the interior of a Catholic Church in Lucena in the Philippines. Several statues are placed above the alter in the center of the photo.
[Jeep on Railroad Track]
Photograph of a military Jeep driving on a railroad track. Several soldiers look over their shoulders at the camera.
[Kenneth Bray in Japan]
Photograph of Kenneth Bray standing by a wrecked vehicle in Japan.
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]
Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
[Main Gate of House of Peers]
Photograph of a car entering the main gate of the house of peers in Japan.
[Main Gate of the Akasaka Palace]
Photograph of the main gate at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan. A group of tourists stands at the fence in the background.
[Major Meredith in Tokyo]
Photograph of Major Meredith standing in a street in Tokyo, Japan.
[Man at Bat]
Photograph of an unidentified man at bat during a softball game in the Philippines. A tent and vehicle are visible in the background. A handwritten note on back reads: "Soft Ball game in our area at Canlubang, P.I."
[Man on Diving Platform]
Photograph of Robert Peters in swim trunks, standing on a diving platform in the Philippines.
[Men on Slide]
Photograph of two unidentified men standing at the top of a slide at a playground in Manila.
[MSgt. Manskie at Artillery School]
Photograph of MSgt. Manskie kneeling while using an aiming circle at artillery school in New Guinea.
[People on Street in Tokyo]
Photograph of people standing on a street in Tokyo. A pole with a poster stapled to it is visible on the far right.
[Photograph of Bud Asthalter in Boat]
Photograph of a soldier rowing in a small boat with long poles attached. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Bud Asthalter in native outrigger at Mauban, Luzon."
[Photograph of Children in Canal]
Photograph of Filipino children standing in a canal surrounded with water.
[Photograph of Chinese Cemetery]
Photograph of an ornate building and gazebo in the Chinese Cemetery of Manila, Philippines. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mare of Chinese Cemetery."
[Photograph of Chinese Cemetery Building]
Photograph of a building at the top of a set of steps. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Chinese Cemetery, Manila, P.I."
[Photograph of Convoy in Manila]
Photograph of soldiers in vehicles on the streets of Manila, with people walking next to them. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Looking up the street when the convoy stopped in Manila. Feb 4, 1945."
[Photograph of Cows in a Field]
Photograph of several cows standing in an open field in the Philippines.
[Photograph of Destroyed Tank]
Photograph of a damaged tank. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Still another destroyed tank that was hit with a 5" naval gun in securing the Manila Reservoir."
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