Series II - Textual materials, 1945-1946
Title
Series II - Textual materials, 1945-1946
Description
Textual materials, 1945-1946
Identifier
1991-07-17A, Series II
Collection Organization
Collection Items
Ding How [Booklet of illustrations and poems]
![Ding How [Booklet of illustrations and poems]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/66fea4452ebdc4b4fa9ab847c8556b13.jpg "Ding How [Booklet of illustrations and poems]")
Booklet titled "Ding How," by A. L. Crouch and S. G. Reinhardt, printed by The Mercury Press, circa 1946. Contains illustrations and poems related to American military life in China. 29 pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. William Orthman in…
[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946]
![[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/3e81c1611fecb9ce88e5575470985e6c.jpg "[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946]")
Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses the difficult living conditions in China and the high rate of disease among the population. Two typed pages.
[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]
![[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/6744fed4c4cab56684624d468bb2a862.jpg "[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]")
Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses Christmas gifts, a walk along Soochow Creek, and a protest by Chinese students. One typed page.
[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]
![[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/0006edd2bb936b48affe23d6c3143519.jpg "[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946]")
Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Topics discussed include linotype operations at a local print shop and life in Shanghai. Four typed pages.
[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946]
![[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/6c81e235bb7bb7fbf65d7df7c6baf93c.jpg "[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946]")
Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946. Discusses a cocktail party that he and two other officers attended at his stenographer's house and presents some of the awkward interactions that…
[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945]
![[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/cbeb5f03f7559e2977c572b023d2e3cc.jpg "[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945]")
Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945. Discusses a boat trip on the Huangpu (Whangpoo) River, a shopping trip in Shanghai, the city's mix of American, European, and Chinese…
[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945]
![[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/572e4aa62bcc611189186bba52a4435e.jpg "[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945]")
Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945. Discusses his recent job transfer to public relations, American and Chinese protests in Shanghai, a recent visit by Secretary of War Robert P.…
Alphabetical Roster of Officers, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater [February 28, 1946]
![Alphabetical Roster of Officers, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater [February 28, 1946]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/e681894e5b9b62afdee022e1c3cf534d.jpg "Alphabetical Roster of Officers, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater [February 28, 1946]")
Military roster titled "Alphabetical Roster of Officers, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater," February 28, 1946. Lists servicemen by name, rank, and current assignment. Includes Captain William G. Orthman, Staff Public Relations Officer. Ten…
Three Cheers, Shanghai [Comic strip]
![Three Cheers, Shanghai [Comic strip]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/e2a368311e67458952510294e6f6f13c.jpg "Three Cheers, Shanghai [Comic strip]")
Comic strip titled "Three Cheers, Shanghai," published by the Festa Paper Manufacturing & Printing Company (Shanghai, China), circa 1940s. Depicts scenes featuring American servicemen stationed in China.Please note that this item contains…