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[Letter to Clara Stromer from Lieutenant General George C. Kenney, August 12, 1944] (Item)

Letter to Clara Stromer, mother of Norman G. Stromer, from Lieutenant General George C. Kenney, U.S. Army Air Forces, August 12, 1944. Discusses Norman G. Stromer being awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific Area." One typed page.

[Letter from Major C. Vernon Ekstrand regarding Pictorial Record, circa 1944] (Item)

Letter from Major C. Vernon Ekstrand of the 400th Bombardment Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group, circa 1944. Forwards copy of the unit's Pictorial Record. One typed page.

[Letter from Colonel E. W. Scott Jr., U.S. Army Air Forces, regarding 90th Bombardment Group yearbook, circa 1944] (Item)

Letter from Colonel E. W. Scott Jr., U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1944. Forwards a copy of the 90th Bombardment Group yearbook. One typed page.

[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946] (Item)

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 occurred as a comedic "playlette." Also discusses his thoughts on the decline of colonialism and notes that he is mailing a package containing a…

[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945] (Item)

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. Patterson, and clashing views regarding communism and democracy. Three typed pages with envelope.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945] (Item)

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 culture, and his plans when he returns home. Two typed pages with envelope.

[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Three, Folder 1 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 July 15-30] (Item)

Items from Box Three, Folder 1 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked July 15-30, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. Also includes four photographic postcards featuring images of the Santa Maria School of Flying (California) and a street scene in Santa Maria, California.…