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Items with subject 'World War, 1939-1945'
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Myers and Doris Calcott Letters
by Calcott, Doris; Calcott, Myers (1917 – 1951)
9 boxes (4.5 linear feet)
These letters were written between 1917 and 1951 by Myers "Jack" Calcott and Doris Gay and chronicle their relationship as it progressed from friends to spouses. Myers and Doris, who were married on June 18, 1929, began writing each other in 1927 and sent many several page letters until Myers' death on July 10, 1951; letters prior to 1927 are primarily from Myers' mother while he was attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as some of Doris' personal letters and school certificates when she lived in Charles Town, West Virginia. Myers' worked for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation after graduating, which meant he moved frequently and was often at sea while Doris and their three daughters remained in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Newport Beach. Myers served on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Magoffin as a naval reservist. In 1946 they moved into their first permanent home in Salisbury, Maryland but Myers, who had struggled with drinking problems, became a patient at Perry Point Veterans Hospital.
Nazi Photograph Postcards
by Deutsches Reich (circa 1937 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two Nazi Photograph Postcards both contain one photograph of German Nazis and an accompanying song. The two songs featured are translated as "Why is it then that Girls Love Soldiers?" and "As in your Little Flower Garden." Also included are three stamps depicting Adolf Hitler.
Normandy Invasion Oral Histories collection
by Carlisle, Ken (2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Normandy Invasion Oral Histories collection contains two audio cassette tapes and multiple interview packets of oral histories administered by Ken Carlisle as part of the Teaching American History grant administered by the US Department of Education. The interviews are of veterans who were involved in the Normandy Invasion. The interviewees are Brigadier General Maurice Tawes, Platoon Sergeant Austin Cox, PFC Maurice Graham and PFC Andrew Crockett.
Ondergrondsche Borrelingskes
by Links, Karel; Veth, Cornelis (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This booklet was created in 1945 by Karel Links and Cornelis Veth and was titled "Ondergrondsche Borrelingskes." It is a Dutch anti-German book in rhyme with comical illustrations.
Patriotic Sheet Music
by Unknown (1914 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These approximately 40 music sheets are all patriotic-themed and date between 1914 and 1945. Many feature illustrations of United States navy or army soldiers at home and abroad. Some sheets are printed on "patriotic war editions" that were smaller than usual to reduce paper usage.
Paul E. Martin Letters
by B. Edwin Martin; Julia M. Reed; Nettie McComas Martin; Paul E. Martin; Ruth Hare; Shirley Hare (1944 – 1946)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
This collection consists of letters sent to Paul E. Martin during his service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. The letters run from 1944 to 1946, with letters from his future wife Julia M. Reed, parents Edwin and Nettie Martin, sister Ruth Hare, and nieces Shirley and Gloria Hare. There is also correspondence and media related to Martin’s membership in the Freemason fraternal organization. Types of media in the collection include letters, greeting cards, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings.
Post-Second World War Unidentified Man's Correspondence
by Unknown (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 24 letters are from "Butch" to "Retta" between September 18 and December 3, 1945. Butch was serving overseas in the Pacific at the end of the Second World War and the last few letters are from occupied Japan.
Private Frederick Levis, Jr. Papers
by Levis, Frederick, Jr. (1943 – 1946)
5 folders (0.1 linear feet)
The Private Frederick Levis, Jr. papers document Frederick "Sonny" Levis' experience while serving in the United States Marine Corps in China during the Second World War. The materials date from 1943 to 1946 and include letters from Levis to his parents, grandparents, and friends, as well as two copies of a photograph of a newly wedded couple, some correspondence related to Levis, and two issues of The North China Marine newspaper, printed in Tientsin, China.
Rebecca Lee Larmore papers
by Larmore, Rebecca Lee (1930 – 1944)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection documents the childhood of a Tyaskin, Maryland girl, Rebecca Lee Larmore (later Griffith), from 1930 to 1944. Included are Sharptown and Hebron Elementary and High School report cards from 1930 to 1940 (grade 2 through high school) and a ration book holder with an advertisement for Cook's Cab Service. The rations were issued to the Jones and Larmore family members who lived at the Turnstile Farm in Tyaskin near Coxs Corner in 1944: Irving C Jones, Martha Ellen Powell Jones, Ethel Jones Larmore, Lloyd Lennox Larmore, and Rebecca Lee Larmore. Included are notes from the donor (Rebecca Lee Larmore's daughter), Lee Ellen Griffith.
Richard Malone papers
by Malone, Richard (1937 – 1957)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
Richard Malone papers, document his military career in World War II and his education in Salisbury, Md. His papers include his athletic certificates from Wicomico High School, as well as papers documenting his time in the United States Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate/Medical Assistant. Malone was a naval corpsman. Military papers include correspondence and a newspaper clipping regarding his injuries at Guam, his discharge papers, and correspondence from the Veterans Administration regarding his life insurance policy.
Richard W. Cooper papers
by Cooper, Richard Waller (1605 – 2001)
18 boxes, 2 oversize folders (12.5 linear feet)
The Richard Cooper papers document his professional and personal activities through his collection of materials dating from 1605 to 2001. The documents focus on the religious and political histories of Wicomico and Worcester County as well as the history of the Mason-Dixon Boundary Line depicted through Cooper’s column in the Daily Times. The papers also document the topographic history of Delmarva through Cooper’s career as an engineering surveyor. Documents from his surveying career and interests include topographic maps, survey certificates, land deeds, and plats. A photograph album documents the construction of his family home at 611 Tony Tank Lane in Salisbury, Maryland. Materials within the collection include newspaper clippings, photographs, family histories, and correspondence. Drafts and manuscripts of Cooper’s published works on the history of Salisbury, Profile of a Colonial Community, Salisbury in Times Gone By, and Portrait of Salisbury are contained within the collection.
Robert L. Beer Papers
by United States Navy (2008)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains the official records of Lt. Robert L. Beer during his service in the United States Navy. The records include Mr. Beers discharge papers, a certificate of achievement for his service in World War II, his qualifications record, papers pertaining to his career outside of the military, and an assortment of other minor military records.