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Summer of '72 [Booklet] (Item)

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 directions for a board game.

To the American soldiers of German descent [Propaganda leaflet] (Item)

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 Aero Sqdn."Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa…

A Man from this House is Fighting for Uncle Sam [Window placard] (Item)

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

[Holiday greeting card from staff at Biggs Army Airfield] (Item)

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, M. Sgt. J. B. Smith, PFC J. Bowie, Maj. T. S. Walters, Capt. L. Stumbaugh, T. Sgt. R. Burt, PFC. J. Lyons, Capt. L. Bradford, S. Sgt. F. A. Hines,…

That unforgettable embrace… [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting a serviceman and woman kissing, circa 1942-1945. When folded out, the illustration then depicts the serviceman dead on a battlefield. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "That unforgettable embrace under the beautiful moon with the warmth of HER shapely body nestled against yours: that…

America's Playboy No. 1 [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting President Franklin Delano Roosevelt holding American servicemen in front of artillery, circa 1942-1945. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "America's Playboy No. 1. Valiant Americans -- this hurts me more than it does you. I am forced to do this in order to maintain my prestige and honor. Also it…

Island of Deceit [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting three Allied servicemen flanked by two Japanese servicemen on the island of New Guinea, circa 1942-1945. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "Island of Deceit. They were a 'pushover' -- were they? Supplies were coming -- did they? Enforcement were on the way -- are they? Now, where are you? You…

Iron-rationed stranded… [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

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 Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "Iron-rationed stranded. / Nothing but dog biscuits / Day after day, positively. / How about a dish of…

It's yours for the asking! [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting an American serviceman eating a bomb and a man in civilian clothes eating a roast bird, circa 1942-1945. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "It's yours for the asking!"

Please! Please come back. [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

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 crippled -- I wouldn't know what to do if you were. Here's all you do! 1. Come towards our lines waving a white flag! 2. Strap your gun over your left…