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Envelope from Benatar's Drug Store (San Francisco, California) for photographic film development, November 22, 1944. The envelope has been filled out by William Orthman.

Photograph of an Inuit man showing an igloo to a student, Cambridge Bay, Canada, circa 1940s. A directional sign in front of the igloo lists several cities: Peterboro [Peterborough], Ottawa, Summerside, and Havana. Typed on verso: "PL-53692 - Eskimo…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

Photograph of a U.S. Army serviceman holding up a Republic of China flag while a crowd celebrates the surrender of Japan, Chongqing, China, circa 1945.Typed on verso: "Chungking residents fill the streets of the wartime capital of China to express…