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Propaganda flyer depicting servicemen stranded on a small island and fantasizing about a salad, circa 1942-1945. Destroyed ships and attacking aircraft are visible in the background. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage…

German propaganda leaflet, "To the American soldiers of German descent," circa October 1918. The inscription notes that the leaflet was dropped at Vavincourt, France.Inscription: "German propaganda. Dropped at Vavincourt field in October 1918. 24th…

Booklet, "Summer of '72," circa 1972. Handmade, 48-page booklet that contains inside jokes related to a Vietnam War-era combat tour of the United States Navy. Includes comics featuring Joe Cool (one of Snoopy's alter egos), song lyrics, and…

Holiday greeting card from staff at Biggs Army Airfield, Texas, circa 1940s. Includes a photograph of military aircraft in flight and a group photo of Biggs operations staff. Caption: "Seasons Greetings. BIGGS Operations Staff: S. Sgt. F. Vermillion,…

White paper napkin from a joint Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) event, circa 1962. Printed on front: "Welcome to Wichita / William P. Lear, Sr. / The American Engineer with the Know…

Propaganda flyer depicting a woman and skulls, circa 1942-1945. The verso text describes how to surrender to Japanese forces. Caption: "Please! Please come back. Don't die, it's terrible to be dead. We need each other. It would be awful if you're…

Propaganda flyer depicting a serviceman with his child and wife, circa 1942-1945. The verso text describes how to surrender to Japanese forces. Caption: "Ticket to meet your wife & kid. Here's all you do! 1. Come towards our lines waving a white…

Propaganda flyer depicting a carved ham, circa 1942-1945. The verso text describes how to surrender to Japanese forces. Caption: "Ticket to armistice. Here's all you do! 1. Come towards our lines waving a white flag! 2. Strap your gun over your left…

Window placard that reads "A Man from this House is Fighting for Uncle Sam," produced by the Bellingham Publishing Company, circa 1918.

Booklet, "Aviation Meet: Souvenir Folder of Views," published by the Aviation Souvenir Company, Los Angeles, California, January 1910. Includes 22 souvenir photomechanical prints of the Los Angeles International Air Meet, showing participants and…