Photograph of twelve-year-old Peter Gau wearing a U.S. Army Air Forces jacket and holding a baseball bat, Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Demobilized - Twelve year old Peter Gau, 'honorary Captain', U. S. Army Air Forces, has…
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.…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Photograph of a sampan in a harbor, Shanghai, China, circa February 1946.Inscription on album page: "Shanghai, China. Feb. 1946."Inscription on photograph: "Sampan."Part of a series of scrapbook pages containing photographs related to Desiree "Jerry"…
Photograph of buildings and boats in Shanghai, China, circa February 1946.Inscription on album page: "Shanghai, China. Feb. 1946."Part of a series of scrapbook pages containing photographs related to Desiree "Jerry" Clifford Michaud's service with…
Photograph of buildings and boats in Shanghai, China, circa February 1946.Inscription on album page: "Shanghai, China. Feb. 1946."Inscription on photograph: "The clock."Part of a series of scrapbook pages containing photographs related to Desiree…
Photograph of a harbor in Shanghai, China, circa February 1946.Inscription on album page: "Shanghai, China. Feb. 1946."Part of a series of scrapbook pages containing photographs related to Desiree "Jerry" Clifford Michaud's service with the United…