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[Gift card sent by James C. Stewart, circa 1940s] (Item)

Gift card sent by James C. Stewart to an unidentified person, circa 1940s. Includes a tartan pattern and an illustration of a Scottish Highland soldier. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[James C. Stewart and Marion] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart and Marion, October 8, 1942. Inscription on verso: "Marion + frown Jim. 10-8-42." Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Press release regarding James C. Stewart] (Item)

Press release sent to the Riverside Daily Enterprise in Riverside, California, regarding fighter ace James. C. Stewart receiving an oak leaf cluster to his Distinguished Flying Cross, circa 1940s. One typed page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound [clipping] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound," from The Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 1944.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

[Postcard to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, January 13, 1943] (Item)

Postcard to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, January 13, 1943. Confirms Stewart's safe arrival overseas and gives postal address for future mail. One page with envelope. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Hubert Zemke, General Jesse Auton, unidentified serviceman, and David C. Schilling] (Item)

Photograph of (from left to right) fighter ace Hubert Zemke, General Jesse Auton, an unidentified serviceman, and fighter ace David C. Schilling, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Col. Zemke, Col. Auton - Wing Commander, [blank]?, Col. Schilling." Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Photographer Joe Rosenthal taking picture of David McCampbell] (Item)

Photograph of Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal taking a picture of David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.Caption on album page: "Joe Rosenthal taking pic of D. McCampbell."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

[David McCampbell in Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy pilot David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Thirty aerial victories are painted under the cockpit. Image includes a clipping of McCampbell obituary.Inscription on verso: "Comdr David McCampbell / Air Group 15 commander / In Gruman Hellcat. / He shot down 4 more Japs after this picture was taken. / U.S.S. Essex /…

[Composite image of German fighter aces Erich Hartmann, Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn, and Adolf Galland] (Item)

Composite image of German fighter aces Erich Hartmann, Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn, and Adolf Galland, circa 1940s. The larger image features Hartmann and Barkhorn examining a chart. The smaller image is a formal portrait of General Galland in uniform. The print is signed by Hartmann and Galland, and includes a typed caption. Typed caption: "Hartmann, Erich. World's top ace with 352 victories. PS, 9…

[V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his flying experiences in the European Theater and advises Alvin on his flying options after graduation. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

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