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[Note from Lee Embree to his wife]
Note from Lee Embree to his wife gifting her his service bars, circa 1942-1945. Inscription: "Remember when you pinned these very same bars on my shirt, honey? Yes darling, these are the ones I graduated with and I would like you to have them to…

[Explosion]
Photographic print of a film frame showing an explosion, circa 1940s-1960s. Possibly part of a rocket test.

[Aerial view of Conchas Dam]
Oblique aerial photograph of the Conchas Dam, New Mexico, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Conchas Dam, New Mexico .1941."

[Manila Hotel]
Photograph of the exterior of the Manila Hotel, Philippines, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Manila Hotel, P.I. Before the Japanese invasion in 1941. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

[Students at aerial photography lecture]
Photograph of students at an aerial photography lecture at Los Angeles City College, California, February 25, 1941. The class is taught by two Army Air Corps serviceman.Inscription: "(GIB-92L-32AB)(2-25-41). Air Corps photography lecture at Los…

[Instructor and students at aerial photography lecture]
Photograph of an instructor showing photography equipment to students during an aerial photography lecture at Los Angeles City College, California, February 25, 1941.Inscription: "(GIA-92L-32AB)(2-25-41). Air Corps photography lecture at Los Angeles…

[Aerial view of 38th Reconnaissance Squadron camp, Arizona]
Aerial photograph of a military camp for the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, United States Army Air Corps, in Tucson, Arizona, March 5, 1941. Four Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft are parked at the camp.Inscription:…

[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft]
Photograph of several Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft (visible tail number 34 38R) of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, United States Army Air Corps, parked at an airfield in Tucson, Arizona, March 20, 1941. Inscription:…

[Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortresses at Arizona airfield]
Photograph of several Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft (visible nose numbers 33, 34, 37, 36, 18, and 37) of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, United States Army Air Corps, parked on an airfield in Tucson, Arizona, March 20, 1941.Inscription:…

[Serviceman inspecting Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress]
Photograph of a United States Army Air Corps serviceman performing a preflight inspection of a Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft (nose number 33) of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, Tucson, Arizona, March 20, 1941.Inscription:…
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