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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: European War, 1939-1945 ; Second World War, 1939-1945 ; World War 2, 1939-1945 ; World War II, 1939-1945 ; World War Two, 1939-1945 ; WW II (World War, 1939-1945) ; WWII (World War, 1939-1945)

Found in 337 Collections and/or Records:

Milt Morris, 1943 October

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0064.00045
Abstract

Milton Morris wearing his army uniform in an exchange with a child selling things on the street. Other uniformed men stand behind Milt in Natal, Brazil.

Dates: 1943 October

Moish in Philippines, 1945-08-15

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Identifier: B194.01.0001.0001.00004
Abstract

This is a photo of a soldier in the Philipines on August 15, 1945 which was sent to Lillian Fogel Rubin. There is a short letter inscribed on the back that reads: "Luzon, Philippine Islands | To my old gal friend + thoughts of the many swell times we had together. Love Moish. 15 Aug 45."

Dates: 1945-08-15

Mozhaisk front--frid03104, 1941

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Identifier: frid03104
Abstract

Truck on snowy road moving past road blocks that have been moved aside. Three solders in picture, two standing guard.

Dates: 1941

Navy Documents, 1944-1946

 File
Identifier: B394.02.0001.0002
Scope and Contents

File includes a United States Naval Reserve card issued to Rose Weinberg in Denver, Colorado on 3/4/46; Appointment of Rose Weinberg as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in the Nurse Corps of the United States Navy, dated September 15, 1944 in Washington D.C.; two documents signed in Los Angeles, California, Certificate of Satisfactory Service, and a form letter thanks for service and call for leadership from President Harry Truman.

Dates: 1944-1946

Nazi Flag Flying From a Window, 1943-1949

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a Nazi flag flying from the window of a house; a man can be seen in one of the lower windows, looking out at the photographer.

Dates: 1943-1949

Newspaper Article about Jacques, 1945

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Identifier: M456.02.0004.0019
Abstract

An original pen and ink work by Jacques Parker depicting a scene from the attack on Hill X. Illustration was published in the "Blizzard" newspaper.

Dates: 1945

"Nisei War Memorial" Newspaper clipping, 1963

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Identifier: M458.01.0013.0002.00002
Abstract

A clipping from an unidentified newspaper announcing the Nisei War Memorial at the Fairmount Cemetery, designed by Floyd Tanaka, to remember the Japanese American soldiers who lost their lives in World War II.

Dates: 1963

Observation post--frid03269, 1942

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Identifier: frid03269
Abstract

Several soldiers with binoculars and other equipment for distance viewing at brick wall with iron fence above.

Dates: 1942

Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-moore_olietta
Abstract

Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral History Audio-cassette Tapes, 1966-1976

 File
Identifier: B333.08.0014.0002
Scope and Contents

Contains 26 audio-cassettes of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Maria talks about her childhood in Estonia, WWI, WWII, Nazis, finding Henry Lowenstein, Karin Steinberg, and Ingrid Lind. Also, one DVD with 29 mp3 files of the interviews and an Excel index.

Dates: 1966-1976