The pamphlet includes "General information concerning food rationing in Switzerland," "Export restrictions when leaving the country," and information about Swiss culture. The pamphlet is missing pages 3 and 4.
This production of Friedrich von Flotow's Martha was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria in World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German.
This production of Puccini's Tosca was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German.
The trip was part of "United States Forces European Theatre of operations - Furlough transit tours Germany-Rome." The itinerary includes arrivals and departures for locations in Switzerland and Italy.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "Higgins is my boy -- I have spoiled the lad to the degree that I alone can get him to work. He is only nineteen years old, but every inch a soldier, regardless of appearance. McCrea is a natural actor -- he should be on the stage. He is twenty-five."
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "In the doorway with Dunn is 'Big Steve' Toth -- the most respected man in the company -- not is virtues, oh!no! his power and ability to drink. He's all man!"
Louis Salmon, pictured at far right, and soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat." Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "How 'bout my stance? Had a mustache then --".