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  • loc_salm_000130_000131.pdf

    The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit."
  • loc_salm_000155_000156.pdf

    Velez stands in front of makeshift showers.
  • loc_jojr_000034_000040.pdf

    The booklet belonged to Private First Class John Rison Jones of Huntsville, Alabama.
  • loc_burw_-116.pdf

    These orders note that Edwin D. Burwell has been assogned as a Major in the 1169th Engineer Combat Battalion in the Alabama National Guard and direct him to appear before the Examining Board.
  • loc_salm_000175.pdf

    Salmon is pictured at center.
  • loc_salm_000157_000158.pdf

  • loc_salm_000313_000315.pdf

    This greeting card was sent from M. Louis Salmon in Vienna, Austria to his parents in Mobile, Alabama at Christmas 1945. The inscription reads, "Your devoted son, Louis."
  • loc_salm_000138_000139.pdf

    The three soldiers are waiting outside the showers in camp.
  • loc_salm_000273_000274.pdf

    The pass certified that the bearer was a member of the Vienna Garrison. The pass belonged to Louis Salmon.
  • loc_salm_000124_000125.pdf

    A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background.
  • loc_salm_000161_000162.pdf

    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 --".
  • spc_mraz_003_011.pdf

    This newsletter was produced by the crew of the USAT General C.C. Ballou and includes information about services onboard, ship terminology, and news bulletins. The family of William A. Mrazek, an engineer who was already in the United States at Fort Bliss, Texas, immigrated from Germany to the United States on the Ballou. The newsletter was produced in both English and German.
  • loc_jojr_000061.pdf

  • loc_jojr_000062.pdf

  • Loc_burw-758.pdf

    Photograph number 540. This photograph shows a view from the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-759.pdf

    Photograph number 541. This photograph shows a view from the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-760.pdf

    Photograph number 542. This photograph shows a view from the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-761.pdf

    Photograph number 543. This photograph shows a view from the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-762.pdf

    Photograph number 544. This photograph shows vehicles on a road near the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-763.pdf

    Photograph number 545. This photograph shows a view near the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-764.pdf

    Photograph number 546. This photograph shows a three figures, all of whom appear female, inside the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-765.pdf

    Photograph number 547. This photograph shows a view near the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-766.pdf

    Photograph number 548. This photograph shows a damaged building. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-767.pdf

    Photograph number 549. This photograph shows a damaged building. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-768.pdf

    Photograph number 550. This photograph shows a view of the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-769.pdf

    Photograph number 551. This photograph shows a view of the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-770.pdf

    Photograph number 552. This photograph shows military personnel in the mess line at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-771.pdf

    Photograph number 553. This photograph shows military personnel in the mess line at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-772.pdf

    Photograph number 554. This photograph shows two Italian children at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-773.pdf

    Photograph number 555. This photograph shows military personnel in the mess line at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-774.pdf

    Photograph number 556. This photograph shows military personnel in the mess line at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-775.pdf

    Photograph number 557. This photograph shows two Italian children near the military personnel eating at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-776.pdf

    Photograph number 558. This photograph shows military personnel eating at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-777.pdf

    Photograph number 559. This photograph shows military personnel eating at the 1108th Headquarters in Mignano, Italy, located in the Province of Caserta. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-778.pdf

    Photograph number 560. This photograph shows a tank. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • Loc_burw-779.pdf

    Photograph number 560. This photograph shows a tank. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.
  • http://dkdayton.net/roberts/images/r02h/pdfs/r02h06-00-002.pdf

  • spc_reis_000001_001.pdf

    Gerhard Reisig Dipl.-Ing., later Dr. Gerhard Reisig, was a German-American rocket scientist that worked on the team of von Braun at Fort Bliss. This journal covers his journey to the United States under Operation Paperclip, and includes descriptions of his experience to and through his arrival on December 6th, 1946. In this journal, he discusses numerous parts of his travel and experience in the United States including the rail route taken by the group he was in, reviews of two films of the time, comments on fashion and American society, as well as periodic mentions of food culture especially early in the journal. He additionally copies several articles by hand, some in English, some translated, from periodicals, particularly Time magazine.
  • spc_schu_276_337.pdf

    Written by William A. Schulze, this day book includes notes from his activities at Army Proving Ground at Aberdeen, Maryland in early 1946. Schulze was transported from Germany to Aberdeen in late 1945 as part of the first group of German engineers sent to the United States. During the week of March 17-23, Schulze records his travel from Aberdeen to El Paso, Texas, leaving on Monday, March 18, and arriving in Texas on Thursday, March 21. The day book includes entries on shopping, leisure activities, birthdays, and mail. Schulze's notes reference H. N. Toftoy, Konrad Dannenberg, Wilhelm Jungert, Hannes Luehrsen, Theo Poppel, Erich Neubert, Walter Schwidetski, and others.
  • loc_salm_000002_000004.pdf

    The program lists the slate of performers and planned refreshments, including "Champagne, Cocktail, Cognac, Wines, [and] Cold Buffet!"
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