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My Rosie the Riveter Story [by Joyce Helen Parker]
Autobiographical narrative written by Joyce Helen Parker describing her experiences as a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II, circa 2005. Four handwritten pages in spiral-bound notebook and two typed pages.
[Photographer's data sheet, U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, May 20, 1945]
Photographer's data sheet, U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, May 24, 1945. Summarizes actions taken by the USS Essex (CV-9) during the Okinawa campaign in May 1945. Paul J. Madden is listed as the cameraman in the document.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.
[Page from battle report about Okinawa campaign, circa 1945]
Page from a battle report about the Okinawa campaign, circa 1945. Three paragraphs about close support provided by a group of Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft have been markedCaption on album page: "Marines on 40 quad mount."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.
[Lodging billet for Cantonnement de Vavincourt, circa 1918]
Lodging billet for the Cantonnement de Vavincourt, circa 1918.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.
[Registration coupon, November 13, 1918]
Registration coupon stamped by the Assistant Provost Marshal, American Expeditionary Forces, November 13, 1918.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.
[Cut-out illustration of roulette table and roulette card]
Cut-out illustration of a roulette table and roulette card, circa 1917-1919.Inscription on album page: "The roulette."Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.
First Air War [Autobiography by Charles W. Drew]
Autobiography titled "First Air War," detailing Charles W. Drew's service in World War I, with added note at end from (possibly daughter?) Muriel Drew, undated. Eighteen typed pages.
[Gate pass issued to Edward I. Sproull]
Gate pass issued to Edward I. Sproull by Headquarters Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, February 5, 1919.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.
The Invasion of Normandy, with reference to the part played by the VIII Fighter Command
Document titled "The Invasion of Normandy, with reference to the part played by the VIII Fighter Command," circa 1940s-1960s. 15 typed pages.
[Leaflet about American airplane roundels]
Leaflet about American airplane roundels, circa 1918. Text: "When you see this sign on an airplane [red, blue, and white roundel] / He is an American / Don't shoot at him / He is trying to help you.Inscription on album page: "Dropt [dropped] by American ships to our infantry."Part of Album Two from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa 1914-1919.