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	Search results for M0520    Refine your search Subject Correspondence (21) Harold, Willard E (Wil... (21) World War, 1939-1945 (12) Soldiers -- Correspond... (5) Christmas (4) Show more... Creator Harold, Willard E (21) Harold, Willard E (190... (1) Harold, Willard E (Wil... (1) Lauer, Otto (1) Willard E Harold (1) Date 1944 (2) 1941-12 (1) 1942-01-19 (1) 1942-03-15 (1) 1942-05-09 (1) Show more... results 1-20 of 23 item(s)  page 1 of 2 : ( <<  1  2  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Subject: Description: 1. Cram's Global War Atlas: Large Maps in Color Covering Entire World: Special Exclusive Features: Air Distance Map Atlases; World War, 1939-1945--Maps; World War, 1939-1945 Country boundaries on the maps in the atlas are shown as they existed at the beginning of the global war, September 1, 1939. Shown here are two maps from the atlas: Map Graph of the World at War and Northern... 2. Program for Protestant Service, USS Washington, Christmas 1944 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; Christmas; Christmas carols; Military life; Religious aspects of war; Rites & ceremonies; Religious services; Washington (Battleship BB-56); United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945 A Christmas greeting from the crew of the USS Washington is on the back of the document. Inside is the program for the service that was held and the lyrics to the carols that were sung. 3. Page 2 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence 4. Page 1 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence 5. Willard E. Harold Letter to Bobby World War, 1939-1945; Correspondence Harold gives family news and his thoughts on the war. He feels the nation is in a "real struggle" and hasn't "seen anything yet." He worried about the fighting on Corregidor and how long MacArthur's troops... 6. Willard E. Harold Letter to Bobby World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Veterans; Correspondence; Families; Internment of Japanese Americans, 1942-1945 Harold expected his draft status to become 1A, so he applied for a commission where he would have more options on ways to serve. He agreed with the internment of Japanese in California and noted that San... 7. AAF Cloth Map. Philippine Series no. C-40, Luzon Island Maps, Military; Military topography--Philippines--Maps; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines The cloth map shows the coastal region of China along the East China Sea and the South China Sea from Shang Hai to Hong Kong. The reverse side shows similar features along with the Northern Pacific Ocean.... 8. Cloth Map of Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Crete, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, ca. World War II United States. Army. Air Corps. Air Force, 9th.; Maps, Military; World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; Military topography--Aegean Islands (Greece and Turkey)--Maps This cloth map was issued to Allied forces engaged in air operations over the Mediterranean and eastern Europe. On one side of the silk cloth is a map of the Aegean Sea area showing Greece, Albania, part... 9. AAF Cloth Map. Southwest Pacific Area Maps, Military; Military topography--Oceania--Maps; World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean On one side the map shows New Guinea, the south Pacific Ocean and the Coral Sea. The reverse side shows New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, part of New Guinea and the Admiralty Islands. Two insets show... 10. Christams V-Mail from Willard E. Harold to His Wife Alma Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence; Soldiers--Correspondence; Military life; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army Air Corps; Christmas Harold tells how he will be spending Christmas. 11. Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Belgium; Christmas; Christmas cards; Soldiers; Soldiers--Correspondence The illustration on the card refers to the United States and the United Kingdom coming to liberate France. 12. Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma Christmas; Christmas cards; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Belgium; Soldiers--Correspondence The illustrations on the card have a patriotic theme. 13. Protestant Chapel Services Christmas Season World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Belgium; Christmas; Rites & ceremonies; Religious services; Poetry; Clergy Page 2 of the document lists the times and locations of services December 24 and 25. Page 3 has a greeting from Chaplain Captain Edward B. Wyckoff. Page 4 has a poem title Hello, God. It was found on the... 14. Letter from Richard P. Letsinger to his Wife, Dec. 27, 1944 Letsinger, Richard P., 1921-2007; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 --Indiana --Bloomington --Personal narratives, American; Soldiers--Correspondence His letter was written "just to chat." He hopes to get home in 1945. 15. Letter to Norman Vandivier from his Mother, April 23, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945--Women; Correspondence The letter gives news of home. She hasn't received a letter from him and wonders if the censor stopped it. His letters home are passed around as everyone is interested in what he is doing. 16. Letter from Norman Vandivier to his Parents, Nov. 9, 1941 Vandivier, Norman Francis; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Aircraft carriers; Soldiers--Correspondence; Military life; Military air pilots; Military maneuvers Ships have been staying in the harbor during the day and going out at night for maneuvers. They will be going to San Diego but will not be given much time for leave. 17. Letter from Norman Vandivier to his Parents, Aug. 23, 1941 Vandivier, Norman Francis; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Front; Soldiers--Correspondence; Military life; Aircraft carriers; Flight crews Although he tells them he can't reveal exactly where he is or what he has been doing, he does say he's been working long hours with a lot of night flying. He plans to buy a car and see the island where... 18. Diary Entries of Willard E. Harold, Dec. 7, 1941- Dec. 18, 1941 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; World War, 1939-1945; Diaries; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 Harold describes the country's reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. War is declared and a draft is established. His business calls during this time period are described as "not normal." 19. Postcard from Willard E. Harold to Miss Alma F. Barnes World War, 1939-1945; Soldiers--Correspondence; Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Postcards The postcard informs her that he is now in the Army. 20. Blackout Information for the Members of the Lake Shore Club of Chicago World War, 1939-1945; Blackouts in war; Public safety The document gives instructions on what members should do if the blackout siren was heard. The city was expected to eventually give official instructions. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-20 of 23 item(s)  page 1 of 2 : ( <<  1  2  >> ) :: previous : next
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