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World War II Manuscript Collection

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subcollections
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Sub-Collection\

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

Life Magazine , March 18, 1946

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: 5027.553
Scope and Contents Articles included in this issue are, “Speaking Of Pictures: Jap Gamblers Decorate Selves With Elaborate Tattoos”, “Protestants Plan For Peace”, “The Churches And World Order”, “‘Getting Tough’ With Russia”, “Geisha Girls: A Few Are Still Left To Practice Their Old, Respected Profession”, “Earth Erupts: New And Old Volcanoes Act Up”, “Golden Gloves: Enthusiastic Amateur Fighters Make The Best Boxing Picture”, “ Senator Claghorn”, “Churchill Speaks: To Oppose Russian Advance He Asks For U.S.-...
Dates: March 18, 1946

Match (French Magazine), Sept. 21, 1939

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: 5077.198
Scope and Contents

Match was a French magazine collected by Clifford W. Michaels Jr.

Dates: Sept. 21, 1939

Pamphlet of Bath, England, N.D.

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 5377.300
Scope and Contents On this pamphlet there is a greeting written by the mayor of Bath, England. Then, a brief historical note about the area and specific key sites within the city is given. A list of places US Armed Forces could eat and sleep with the designated times for each is listed along with the various American Red Cross Clubs available. In addition to housing recommendations, the pamphlet also gives bank, post office, telephone, entertainment, sports and recreation, transportation, shopping...
Dates: N.D.

Pamphlet of Gloucester, England, N.D.

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 5377.301
Scope and Contents On this pamphlet there is a greeting written by the mayor of Gloucester, England. Then, a brief historical note about the area and specific key sites within the city is given. A list of places US Armed Forces could eat and sleep with the designated times for each is listed along with the various American Red Cross Clubs available. In addition to housing recommendations, the pamphlet also gives bank, post office, telephone, entertainment, sports and recreation, transportation, shopping...
Dates: N.D.

Pocket Maps of Paris, 1944

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 3917.578a
Scope and Contents Two maps of Paris from the American Red Cross. Both maps show the Paris Metro system on half of the map and the other half of the map shows sections of the city. Lists of Red Cross Clubs and locations are included. Also, there is a section with a basic “How To Ask Your Way” translation key that gives both the English and French question to help with directions. Other notable items on the map include a list of places to see, public administration buildings, railroads, academic buildings,...
Dates: 1944

Pocket Maps of Paris, 1944

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 3917.578b
Scope and Contents Two maps of Paris from the American Red Cross. Both maps show the Paris Metro system on half of the map and the other half of the map shows sections of the city. Lists of Red Cross Clubs and locations are included. Also, there is a section with a basic “How To Ask Your Way” translation key that gives both the English and French question to help with directions. Other notable items on the map include a list of places to see, public administration buildings, railroads, academic buildings,...
Dates: 1944

Stars and Stripes Vol. 9 No. 62, Wednesday, March 4, 1953

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: 4167.20
Scope and Contents

Some of the article titles in this edition of the Stars and Stripes includes: “Yanks Told To Avoid Iran Streets”, “Reds Launch Savage Assaults”, “Demotions Halt Gets Senate OK”, “Senate Group OKs Bill Blasting Russia For Pact Violations”, “U.S. Stops Attempt By Latins To Push New Truce Appeal”, “Van Fleet Receives D.C. Welcome, Reports To Ike”, “2 PWs Killed, 8 Injured By Koje Island Inmates”, and, “7 Die As Blaze Sweeps N.Y. Factory; 20 Injured”.

Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 1953

Stars and Stripes Vol. 9 No. 88, Monday, March 30, 1953

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: 4167.19
Scope and Contents

Some of the article titles in this edition of the Stars and Stripes includes, “Stevens’ Plane Lands In Tokyo”, “ROKs Stop Reds After Push Cuts Hole In U.N. Line”, “Top Secrecy Covers Preparations for 3rd Of Spring A-Tests", “Senate Ammo Probe To Open Thursday”, “Rebel Coup Fails”, “Red Suicide Squad Hits Vegas Troops”, “Rest Home Fire Kills 33”, and, “Mayer Promises Canada Frank Swap Of Opinions”.

Dates: Monday, March 30, 1953

Stars and Stripes Vol. 9 No. 93, Saturday, April 4, 1953

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: 4167.18
Scope and Contents Some of the article titles in this edition of the Stars and Stripes includes, “Engineers Hasten PW Preparation”, “Red Korea Endorses PW Swap Proposal”, “Allied Bombers Rain Ruin On Red Supplies, Troops”, “World Peace Threat Not Eased By Soviet Moves, Dulles Says”, “Strong Eisenhower Policies Credited For ‘Peace’ Acts”, “3 Americans Held Briefly By Russians”, “Central States Shivering As Snow, Mercury Fall”, “Stevens Completes Tour, Flies Home”, “Parley Of Big Four To Open Next Week”, and,...
Dates: Saturday, April 4, 1953

The Cannoneer Vol. 8 No. 30 , Saturday, May 19, 1951

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: 4127.24
Scope and Contents

Some of the article titles in this edition of The Cannoneer include: “Fort Sill Set For Armed Forces Day”, “Retreat Parade Set Saturday”, and, “A Proclamation By The President Of The United States Of America” (Harry S. Truman).

Dates: Saturday, May 19, 1951