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Sky Fighters of France: A French Official Exhibition of Paintings of Battles in the Air [Exhibition catalog]
Exhibition catalog for an exhibit titled "Sky Fighters of France: A French Official Exhibition of Paintings of Battles in the Air" by Lieutenant Henri Farré, held in Minneapolis (Minnesota), August 5 to 17, 1918. The catalog gives some background on Farré and his paintings as well as subjects and events depicted by the art. It also includes an essay by Farré about his service as an observer and as…
[Booklet of rigging blueprints for Curtiss aircraft, circa 1916-1918]
Booklet of rigging blueprints for the Curtiss N-9, Curtiss R-3, Curtiss R-6 (Model 2A), and Curtiss Model H-12 Large America aircraft, circa 1916-1918. 25-page booklet bound with brass brads, Herlofson's name faintly visible on front cover and back spine edge. Includes two pages of handwritten notes slipped in front of page 10 (blueprint for Burgess pontoon), dated March 21, 1918.
To the homeward-bound Americans [Booklet by Bessie Van Vorst, 1919]
Booklet, "To the homeward-bound Americans," by Bessie Van Vorst, 1919. Expresses gratitude of the French and briefly recounts American arrival in France, military engagements in Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, Bouresches, and Vaux (France), the Second Battle of the Marne, and the Armistice. Also discusses "what other countries gave, which includes estimated casualty counts, and "what France gave,"…
Popular songs of the A.E.F. [Booklet, 1918]
Booklet, "Popular songs of the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Forces]," distributed by the Young Men's Christian Association, compiled by the Bureau of Libraries and Periodicals, 1918. Text on inside front cover reads: "This book is for the free use of the soldiers in France and must not be exported or sold. Thanks are expressed to Francis Salabert for permission to use many of his copyrighted…
[WASP songbook]
WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) songbook, compiled and presented by Class 44-W-10, circa 1943-1945. Song titles include "Avenger Field," "Songs of the 319th," "Mess Hall Song," "You're in the FTD," "Zoot-Suits and Parachutes," "We Hate to See You Leave Us," "Silver Wings on Blue," "An Innocent Trainee," and "Final Inspection Blues: Dedicated to Dust." The cover includes an illustration of…
Advance Instructions to Air Raid Wardens, Block Leaders, Neighborhood Leaders [Booklet, circa 1940s]
Booklet, "Advance Instructions to Air Raid Wardens, Block Leaders, Neighborhood Leaders," Washington State Defense Council, circa 1940s. Provides information on the V-Home Campaign and the roles and responsibilities those involved in civil defense. Four typed pages.v
The Men Who Made Brooks Field [Booklet]
Booklet titled "The Men Who Made Brooks Field," published by the Maverick-Clarke Litho Company (San Antonia, Texas), circa 1918. The title page describes the booklet as "a pictorial history of America's Foremost Air Service United States Army Flying School." Lieutenant Jules Verne (J. V.) Hyde is mentioned in a section called the "Log" of Brooks Field. 72 pages.
Our days in France [Booklet, 1918-1919]
Booklet, "Our days in France," compiled by the 15th Company, U.S. Army, 1918-1919. Includes portraits and snapshots of soldiers at camp and dated entries (beginning on Sunday, February 17th) providing a brief description of the day's activities, weather, and military actions. Leonard H. Grimshaw of Florence, Oregon is included in the list of personnel at end of booklet. Two copies in the…
Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection [Booklet, March 1942]
Booklet, "Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection," Civilian Protection Division, Seattle, Washington, March 1942. 47 pages.
Civilian Protection: A Handbook for Civilian Volunteers [Booklet, 1941-1942]
Booklet, "Civilian Protection: A Handbook for Civilian Volunteers," Washington State Defense Council, 1941-1942. Table of contents: Air raid precautions -- What to do in an air raid -- War gases -- Blackouts -- Emergency traffic control regulations -- School protection -- Civilian protection -- Experience of England -- Evacuation -- You can help -- Conclusion. 60 typed pages.