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[Letter from Jack Vaughan to the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce President, December 10, 1953]

Description: Letter from Jack Vaughan to the President of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, published in the Herald and News on December 10, 1953. Vaughan expresses his appreciation for the kindness of the people of Klamath Falls who made his stay there enjoyable, and apologizes on behalf of his fellow Marines who may not have conducted themselves as well as they should.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Vaughan, Jack Carter
Partner: Arlington Public Library

["This Is Corps Humor"]

Description: News clipping of a fake points system for getting out of the United States Military during World War II.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Casualties Lists]

Description: List of casualties from August 15 to September 15, 1944, listed by state.
Date: 1944-09~
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Obituary for Burton Edwin Estill]

Description: Obituary for Burton Edwin Estill, a World War II veteran. He was born February 24, 1924, and died June 10, 2007 at the age of eighty-three. The text includes details about the memorial service, memorials, brief biography, and surviving family members. A portion of a photograph and separate news article is visible on the back.
Date: June 12, 2007
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Soldiers Gathered Outside of the May-Get-Inn]

Description: Newspaper clipping that features a photograph of a large group of soldiers standing in front of a wide building that has the words "May-Get-Inn" written on a banner on its side. The reverse side of the clipping features images of a city arranged around a canal, as well as a partial photograph of a man with juggling pins. The city in this photograph is believed to be Marseilles, France.
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Newspaper Article: Scenes From Recent Scrap Drive]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about a scrap drive in Lake City, Iowa. Included are pictures of the drive and text with information about the pictures.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Fee

Description: Newspaper clipping with the second part of an article about the death of Walter Fee.
Date: unknown
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Obituaries: Walter W. Fee

Description: Newspaper clipping with an obituary of Walter W. Fee, former mayor of Calhoun, Kentucky.
Date: 1993
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of Blue Danube Crossing Sign]

Description: Copy of a text page from an unidentified publication that includes a photograph of a sign in front of a bridge that says "You are crossing the Beautiful Blue Danube thru courtesy of 12th Armored Division." Below the photo is a handwritten note that says "Dillingen," as well as a typed caption: "'Nuf Said!" Also below the photo is a segment of an article about the story surrounding picture.
Date: [1943..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Obituary for Major General Carlow Brewer]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an obituary of Major General Carlos Brewer, who served as the commander of the 12th Armored Division during World War II. The obituary includes his surviving family members and funeral information.
Date: unknown
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Former Calhoun mayor dies at age of 82

Description: Newspaper clipping with article about the death of Walter Fee, who served as mayor of Calhoun, Kentucky for 16 years.
Date: unknown
Creator: Phillips, Noelle
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Newspaper Clipping About Ernie Pyle]

Description: Clipping from a newspaper article about Ernie Pyle, a war correspondent, following his death.
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Newspaper Clipping: GI "Calliope"]

Description: Newspaper clipping showing a multiple rocket launcher mounted to the top of a tank. The caption describes the technical aspects of the rocket launcher, including the time it takes to fire and the size and weight of the missiles.
Date: unknown
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Newspaper Clipping: Sisters All]

Description: Newspaper clipping showing the four daughters of Mrs. Arthur Sears with their escorts at the Abilene Army Air Base reception and dance.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Obituary for Lee H. Kropff]

Description: Obituary for Lee H. Kropff, who was buried with military rites. He died at the age of forty-three at Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, Ohio, survived by his wife and three sons.
Date: 1965
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[News Articles Related to Air Schools in 1942]

Description: Compilation of newspaper clippings published in June and July 1942 discussing Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas and other related aviation programs.
Date: 1942-06/1942-07
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Scarsdale Home News]

Description: Newspaper clipping from No. 11 of the Scarsdale Home News. The main article is titled "A Family Affair," which discusses the swearing in of Dorothy Jean Leslie as a member of the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Other articles center around the local weather phenomenon, post-war plans, the returns of local veterans, wedding announcements, and obituaries.
Date: October 7, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Indio aviatrix put stamp on history]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Daily Sun, "Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history" by Jan Curran discussing the new Jacqueline Cochran Pioneer Pilot stamp that will be issues in a public ceremony on March 9, 1996 in Indio, California. It also discusses Cochran's career and accomplishments.
Date: February 24, 1996
Creator: Curran, Jan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clippings about WASPS and WAVES]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, written by the Associated Press, discussing the death of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) Jacqueline Cochran. Includes an article from Good Housekeeping, written by John Mack Carter, discussing plans to built a memorial for women in military service (including the WASPs and the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), the first of its kind.
Date: {1980-08-10,1989-05}
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The forgotten women of World War II]

Description: Newspaper clipping titled "The forgotten women of World War II" from the Daily News discusses the recent reunion of surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots. Pictured is WASP Lenora Horton on the wing of her plane at Avenger Field in 1943
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: Bernstein, Paula
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands]

Description: Newspaper clipping titled "Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands," discussing the recent decision that Women Airforce Service Pilots will now be recognized as veterans and eligible for benefits. It includes a hand-written note at the top of the clipping that reads "This puzzled me, as I thought it had been over long ago."
Date: March 10, 1979
Creator: Associated Press
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The WASP]

Description: Clipping describing the records set and the work completed by the Women Airforce Service Pilots. It includes pictures of figures such as Jacqueline Cochran, Mary A. Nelson, Helen Snapp, Maragaret Bruns, and Ruth Underwood.
Date: January 1944
Creator: Stuart, John
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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