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	Search results for World War, 1939-1945    Refine your search Subject World War, 1939-1945 (86) United States Navy Pac... (53) Indianapolis (Cruiser) (34) Ships (33) Naval Warfare (32) Show more... Creator Norman Vandivier (13) Harold, Willard E (5) Walt White (2) Arlin T Mcrae (2) Robert P Bunai (2) Show more... Date 1944 (10) 1943 (8) 1942 (7) 1945 (3) 1932-11-15 (2) Show more... results 1-20 of 146 item(s)  page 1 of 8 : ( <<  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Subject: Description: 1. Virginia Haase McClain World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Italy; World War, 1939-1945--Africa; Nurses; Military hospitals; Military life; Military personnel; Military uniforms; United States. Army; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army Nurse Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army, Women's Army Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; Anderson, Indiana, resident Virigina Haase McClain, was the Chief Nurse for the 11th Army Field Hospital in North Africa and Italy. She was awarded the Bronze Star for performing her duties in her hospital... 2. Service Mens Club World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 --African Americans; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; World War, 1939-1945, United Service Organizations (U.S.); Military facilities; Clothing & dress; Shoes Listed as being in the photograph are: Jamesella Boyd, Mrs. F. B. Ransom, Margrane Castlemar, Charles Harry, Ed Gaillord, Mary Walton, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Davis, Emory James, Two W.A.C.S., Herman Holliday,... 3. Our War Job General Motors Corporation. Delco-Remy Division; World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies; Industries--Indiana--Anderson; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; World War, 1939-1945--War work--Indiana Delco-Remy created the phamphlet to let their employees know the ways they were helping the war effort. The entire pamphlet is 65 pages and contains pictures of products the company made, comments from... 4. Arlin T. McRae's WWII Notes on Scouting and Patrolling World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Front; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Marine Corps; Military education The notebook contains information used in Hawaii during WWII to teach new recruits "Scouting and Patrolling." It also has information about "Security on the March," names and addresses of Marine friends,... 5. Letter from Frank W. Summers to His Sister Janie Summers, December 1, 1944 with a Follow-up from 1945 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Air Force; World War, 1939-1945--Italy The first part of the letter is written in green and red pencil. He describes his current living situation and mentions hearing President Truman address the Congress. 6. Official: Japanese Surrender World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Front; World War, 1939-1945--Indiana--Indianapolis; Newspapers; Surrenders This is a re-production of the front page of The Indianapolis News, Tuesday Evening, August 14, 1945. The article notes how the surrender was announced. Also listed are Japanese targets of Allied air raids.... 7. Portrait of Janet Chapman World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army, Women's Army Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; Military uniforms; Hairstyles Chapman was a Third Officer in the WAACs, 1943. 8. Luther E. Hall, Jr. with Backpack World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 --African Americans; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army; Military life; Military uniforms; Military training; Hats 9. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Parents, June 2, 1941 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; Correspondence; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Enterprise (Aircraft Carrier: CV-6) In the letter he describes a recent trip to the South Seas and a crash landing in the ocean. 10. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Parents, July 23, 1939 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; Correspondence; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen The letter describes being on watch and how his flight training is progressing. 11. Letter from Navy Air Cadet Norman Vandivier to His Parents, July 18, 1939 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Vandivier (Destroyer: DR 540); Enterprise (Aircraft Carrier: CV-6) Cadet Vandivier described flight training. His instructor put him through some "stunts" and he was learning to send and receive Morse Code. He listed clothing he had been issued and that he would be going... 12. Letter from Fred F. Vandivier to L.A. Smith, June 29, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; Correspondence; Missing in action; Missing persons Vandivier's letter was in reply to Smith's letter notifying him of his son being listed as "missing in action." Vandivier asked friend's of Norman to write them giving personal information to help ease... 13. Letter from L.A. Smith to Fred F. Vandivier, June 18, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Aircraft accidents; Correspondence Smith recounts what he knows of Norman Vandivier's being " missing in action" as a result of operations against the enemy on June 4, 1942. 14. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Parents, December 18, 1941 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Front; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Correspondence Vandivier told his family not to worry about him and not to believe everything they heard on the news. He regretted not being able to come home for Christmas and reminded them how to address mail to him.... 15. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Sister Rosemary, February 7, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Correspondence Vandivier described a recent 48 hour leave in Hawaii. He mentioned friends he had seen and who he had gotten mail from. 16. V-Mail from Mrs. Reed A. Letsinger to Her Son Cpl. Richard P. Letsinger, December 5, 1944 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; Correspondence Letsinger's mother sent him news from home. 17. Letter from Richard P. Letsinger, December 12, 1944 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army; Military life; Soldiers--Correspondence Letsinger mentions mailing packages home and describes the laundry in the local town near where he is located. 18. Letter from Tony F. Schneider to Norman Vandivier's Father, October 22, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Bombing Squadron 6; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Correspondence; Aircraft carriers; Aircraft accidents Schneider was Norman's roommate on the ship. He enclosed money he owed Norman and related what he knew about his being forced down at sea. Schneider had been forced down the same day and spent 3 days in... 19. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Parents, May 27, 1942 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Enterprise (Aircraft Carrier: CV-6); Correspondence Vandivier mentions the pleasant weather where he is fighting the war, and that he's glad he hasn't had to fight in weather like the last winter's in Russia. A family member of a lost crewman has written... 20. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Parents, March 12, 1941 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Aircraft accidents; Aircraft carriers; Airplane equipment; Correspondence; Enterprise (Aircraft Carrier: CV-6) Vandivier had recently celebrated his 25th birthday when he wrote this letter. He had been training on another type of airplane, and engines from nine new airplanes had been returned to the factory due... select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-20 of 146 item(s)  page 1 of 8 : ( <<  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  >> ) :: previous : next
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