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Ballot from the 1938 Austrian Anschluss.
Anschluss refers to the political union of Germany and Austria, achieved through Adolf Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, the ballot asks if the voter approves the unification of Austria with the German Reich and supports the Nazi Party ticket. It is unclear whether this ballot is an original or a later reproduction. -
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!" -
"Important Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on Leave in Switzerland."
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. -
Playbill from an Austrian production of The Barber of Seville.
This production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville was produced by Landestheater Linz in Linz, 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 in German and a summary of the opera in English on the reverse. -
"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. -
British Officers' Club lunch and dinner menus.
The top of the front page of the menu reads, "NAAFI-EFI," which stands for "Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes-Expeditionary Forces Institutes." The club was located at the Palais Kinsky, a baroque palace in Vienna, Austria. -
Special orders for Louis Salmon's leave in Switzerland and Italy.
The orders outline Salmon's schedule and includes notes about using currency in Switzerland. The orders were stamped by Swiss border control. -
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." -
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. -
Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Martha.
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. -
222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.
The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities. -
"Program, 222d Infantry vs 232d Infantry, 42d (Rainbow) Division. Thanksgiving Day, 1945 at 'Pot o' Gold' Stadium, Vienna, Austria."
The program includes portraits, group shots, and rosters of each team. -
"We were expecting action!"
A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background. -
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"S/Sgt. Vernon, 3rd Sqd. Ldr."
The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit." -
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" 'Doc' Walton - platoon medic."
The note on the reverse of the photo adds, "he was a med-student at the Univ. of Calif. A friend devoted to duty." -
"Velez, Ellis, Redford - Arles, Fr. Aug, 1945."
The three soldiers are waiting outside the showers in camp. -
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Louis Salmon and a fellow soldier in France.
Salmon is pictured at right. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers.
Salmon is pictured kneeling in the front row, third from left. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers in camp.
Salmon is pictured in the center of the photo. -
Louis Salmon and a fellow soldier in Nantes, France.
Salmon is pictured at right. -
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"Sgt. Mike Velez - Aug, 1945."
Velez stands in front of makeshift showers. -
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" 'The Boss!' Yep, that character is me."
Salmon is pictured at front left in front of "Cafe Dingbat," smoking a cigarette. -
"Zeigler Again!"
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 --". -
Louis Salmon and soldiers in Blain, France.
Pictured left to right are Capt. Gangwere, Salmon, Mike, Paul, and Bob Bell. -
"Me and Mike in 'Item 2.' "
Louis Salmon is pictured at left, in a Jeep on the grounds of a chateau in Blain, France. -
"Me and Mike outside Chateau in Blain, France."
Louis Salmon is pictured at left. -
Soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat."
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!" -
PFC. James Joseph Higgins and S/Sgt. Albert McCrea in Nantes, France.
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." -
S/Sgt. John J. Dunn in Nantes, France.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "One of the best friends I have. MLS."