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Official program of the Monte Sano State Park Celebration.
This celebration was held on the park's opening day. Events included a parade, an address given by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives William B. Bankhead, a history pageant, and a "Queen's Ball" that evening at the Russel Erskine Hotel. The program includes a description of the cabins, the "Legend of Monte Sano," a history of Huntsville, and a program for the history pageant, titled "The Parade of Progress." -
Program from the Alabama Sesquicentennial Birthday Luncheon in Huntsville, Alabama.
This program includes a menu, a list of luncheon committee members, and a brief historical sketch on the role of Madison County in the creation of the State of Alabama in 1819. Speakers listed include Gov. Albert P. Brewer, Huntsville Mayor Joe Davis, and U. S. Postmaster Winton M. Blount. -
Program from the Alabama sesquicentennial statehood stamp first day of issue ceremony.
The program includes remarks from Huntsville Mayor Joe Davis, Rep. Bob Jones of the 8th Congressional District, Sen. John Sparkman, and other dignitaries from Huntsville and around Alabama. -
"Call for a Madison County Mass Meeting, to Oppose the Ratification of the So-Called Constitution of Alabama."
This broadside was published by conservative Alabamians in opposition to the 1868 Alabama constitution, known as the "Reconstruction Constitution." The constitution was revised by the constitutional convention on November 5, 1867, and ratified in 1868. -
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. -
"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. -
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. -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 026379."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Bruck, Austria and return. -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 047321."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Linz, Austria as part of a convoy. -
Postcard of a woman, possibly Virginia Clay-Clopton, and companions.
The back of this real photo postcard reads, "Virginia Clay Clopton, age 90." -
Property issue slip.
Lists the property and quantity of items issued to the Supply Officer, including bedding, bags, utensils, canteens, helmets,and tents. -
Edwin Burwell's Officer's Pay Data Card.
The card includes information on Burwell's monthly pay, additional pay, rental allowances, subsistence, dependents, allotments, and insurance. Instructions for vaccination records are attached to the card. -
Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. Army Identification Card.
The front of the card displays an image of Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr., as well as his name, designation, and signature. The back notes his height at five feet, eight and a half inches, weight as 140 pounds, hair color as brown, and eye color as blue. It also notes his daye of birth, 9 November 1916, and has his left and right index fingerprints. The word "INACTIVE" is hole-punched into the card. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" for a Browning pistol.
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Browning pistol and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Officer's Accrued Leave Record".
The document notes that the beginning of the officer's active duty was 26 September 1941 and lists the amount of leave he took and accrued each year since then. -
Orders of Colonel Pedley for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The orders named Edwin D. Burwell Jr. as Escort Officer for Shipments RE 3416A-29 and RE 3461B-29. -
Baggage List for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Burwell is noted as travelling from LeHarve France to Fort McPherson, Georgia. -
Document stating the train route, equipment, Train Commander, and GR Supervisor.
The Train Commander is 1st Lieutenant William P. Goodroe and the GR Supervisor is Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. -
"Immunization Register".
The immunization register shows dates Edwin D. Burwell Jr. recieved vaccines for smallpox, triple typhoid, tetanus, yellow fever, and others diseases. -
Government request for transportation for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The document requests the Reading Company to provide transportation for Burwell and three other officers from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey to Fort McPherson, Georgia. -
"Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service".
The record contains Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s personal information, military history, and insurance notice. -
Blank "Personal Report of Reserve Officer" forms.
The forms leave space to record the officer's name, address, and change of status. They also leave space for forwarding. -
"Annex No. 2-March Tables".
These tables show March Units Numbers one through four with their miles, time, and units. -
"Special Orders-Number 3" providing officer appointments to the Alabama National Guard.
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. -
Edwin D. Burwell's list of photographs.
This item lists the name and number of 609 photographs, whose descriptions Burwell wrote on spare film. -
Excerpt from Col. Kingsley Andersson's journal.
These diary entries appear to be photographs of the Kingsley Andersson diaries held at the Hoover Institute, which were requested for view by Dudley Burwell. Discusses aspects of the writer's command and daily life from January to March of 1944 while in Italy. The diary mentions an Engineer named Burwell.