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[Help Bring Him Home]

Description: Flyer titled "Help Bring Him Home for Other Holidays..." encouraging civilians not to ask returning servicemen questions that could contain potentially sensitive war information. The reverse side is titled "Our Hospitals Need More Help" and encourages women to sign up to become a Red Cross nurse.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Holler, Carl
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[The Fighting Seabees Postcard]

Description: Postcard advertising the movie "The Fighting Seabees," starring John Wayne, Dennis O'Keefe, and Susan Hayward. Acquired by Ivan D. East during his service with the 136th Seabees.
Date: 1944
Creator: Republic Pictures Corporation
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Wanted for Murder]

Description: Wartime poster, in the style of a wanted poster, stressing the importance of not spreading important information during war time. The poster has a woman's portrait in black and white at the center. Her hair is styled in victory rolls and she is wearing earrings.
Date: 1944
Creator: Office of War Information
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

The Navy Welcomes You To Mare Island

Description: Pamphlet regarding Mare Island Navy Yard in Mare Island, California. The pamphlet introduces flag officers such as Rear Admiral Mahlon S. Tisdale and Captain Grover C. Klein, and provides information about the three main branches of the Navy Yard, a history of the facility, and its current objectives. Additionally, it highlights key areas within the Navy Yard.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Mare Island Offset-Litho
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Use V-Mail for Overseas Mail

Description: Flyer titled "Use V-Mail for Overseas Mail," describing the benefits of using V-mail to communicate with soldiers stationed overseas and including some suggestions on what to write them about.
Date: November 1, 1944
Creator: United States. Army. Postal Service
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Wartime Mail Delivery Flyer]

Description: Flyer published by the United States War Department that promotes the use of Victory Mail (V-Mail) during World War II. The importance of taking precautions to protect secret military information in correspondence and the benefits V-Mail are emphasized.
Date: 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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