[Negative of Soliders Hauling Packs of a Ship at Night]

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Negative of soldiers in long collared uniforms with utility belts, helmets, side bags and bayonets hauling large dark packs off a ship. There are two soldiers on the ramp, with a third at the top. The deck of the ship is crowded with more soldiers. The sky is dark suggesting the photo was taken late at night with an unseen light source coming from the left.

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Creator: Unknown. 1942~.

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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Negative of soldiers in long collared uniforms with utility belts, helmets, side bags and bayonets hauling large dark packs off a ship. There are two soldiers on the ramp, with a third at the top. The deck of the ship is crowded with more soldiers. The sky is dark suggesting the photo was taken late at night with an unseen light source coming from the left.

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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

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  • March 25, 2024, 4:29 p.m.

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  • April 19, 2024, 2:12 p.m.

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[Negative of Soliders Hauling Packs of a Ship at Night], photograph, 1942~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1661558/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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