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Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Tosca.
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. -
Roster of Alabama Polytechnic Institute student reservists called to World War II active duty.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute is known today as Auburn University. The reservists listed were assigned to report to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Shelby, Mississippi; and Fort McPherson, Georgia for basic training. -
Résumé of August Schulze.
This résumé outlines Schulze's professional activities and activities in rocketry. The document notes his interrogation by the United States and outlines plans for his "Contemplated Activity" as "Chief of the Subsection 'Thrust Unit'." -
Contract for Employment of Foreign Nationals with the War Department of the United States.
This contract outlines employee benefits, policies regarding the movement of dependents from Germany to the United States, and conditions of secrecy, noting that "as a condition to admittance to this country and employment hereunder, employee agrees to observe such security measures as the President of the United States may direct with respect to the project here involved." The contract also includes an enclosure clarifying that Schulze's wife and daughter may move to the United States as soon as possible. -
Supplements to Special Contract for Employment of German Nationals with the War Department in the United States.
The two supplements extend August Schulze's employment in the United States to November 21, 1946. On the back of Supplement No. 2, Schulze lists amenities and their prices. -
Report of Physical Examination.
This report documents August Schulze's physical condition after his arrival in the United States. -
Special Contract for Employment of German Nationals with the War Department in the United States.
This special contract outlines the conditions of August Schulze's employment as an engineer in the United States. The document also includes instructions regarding the engineers' housing, dependents, mail, termination of contract, and burial. -
U. S. War Department Notification of Personnel Action.
This document includes details about Schulze's transfer to the United States after World War II, including his health and the terms of his employment as an engineer. -
"Army Exchange Ration Card - European Theater."
The card was issued to and signed by M. Louis Salmon. -
"Currency Exchange Control Book."
The book includes details about Salmon's exchange transactions while stationed in Europe in spring 1946. -
"Itinerary for Switzerland."
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. -
Orders for the transportation of seventeen German civilians to the United States.
This document identifies the first group of German engineers to be brought to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip. Seven of the men listed were eventually transported to the U. S. Army post at Fort Bliss, Texas: Wernher von Braun, Wilhelm Jungert, Erich Neubert, Theo Poppel, Eberhard Rees, August Schulze, and Walter Schwidetski. The men were transported from Germany by air and then by train once in the United States. -
"Paris Pass (Form #1)."
This pass grants John Rison Jones 72 hours in Paris, France, in May 1945. -
222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.
The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities. -
222nd Infantry Regiment New Year's celebration program.
The program lists the slate of performers and planned refreshments, including "Champagne, Cocktail, Cognac, Wines, [and] Cold Buffet!" -
Christmas card from the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division.
The card is unsigned. The message inside reads, "May your Christmas be Merry and the New Year rich with blessings, Austria 1945." -
"104th Infantry Division Timberwolves."
John Rison Jones of Huntsville, Alabama served with the Timberwolves. This pamphlet includes a combat history and photographs of the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. The inside front cover notes, "Passed by censor for mailing home." -
"Vienna Pass."
The pass certified that the bearer was a member of the Vienna Garrison. The pass belonged to Louis Salmon. -
Property issue slip for Edwin D. Burwell Jr. from the 1147th Engineer Combat Group.
Lists the property and quantity of items issued to the Edwin D. Burwell Jr. and notes that some of this property was "lost or rendered unservicable through combat conditions." -
"Owner's Inventory with Certificates, Affidavits and Customs Declaration."
This inventory details John Rison Jones' belongings that were shipped to Fort McPherson, Georgia, from Europe after World War II. The list includes clothing and equipment, including a camera with accessories, film, and postcards.