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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: European War, 1939-1945 ; Second World War, 1939-1945 ; World War 2, 1939-1945 ; World War II, 1939-1945 ; World War Two, 1939-1945 ; WW II (World War, 1939-1945) ; WWII (World War, 1939-1945)

Found in 337 Collections and/or Records:

Army Dress Uniform, 1942

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Identifier: B367.02.0005.00002
Abstract

2-piece WWII Army dress uniform (tan jacket and matching pants) for summer, worn by Hank Marsarky at his wedding to Bobbe Oberfelder on August 30, 1944 in the Oberfedler's Denver home. Tag inside jacket "Quality by Kuppenheimer." Another tag identifies the jacket as being originally tailored for Mr. Lt. L. S. Mayers Jr., 6/24/1942. Hank was friend with the tailor who originally made the suit for his son who was killed early in the war.

Dates: 1942

Attack 1--frid00305

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Identifier: frid00305
Abstract

Two soldiers with rifles running over the ground near where a large building is still standing and another structure is on the ground to the right with flames/dust rising.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964

Attack 2--frid00306

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Identifier: frid00306
Abstract

Five soldiers with rifles running over the ground near where a large building is still standing and another structure is on the ground to the right.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964

Attack 3--frid00439

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Identifier: frid00439
Abstract

Three soldiers with rifles running over the ground near where a large building is still standing and another structure is on the ground to the right with flames/dust rising.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964

Attack 4--frid00614

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Identifier: frid00614
Abstract

Two soldiers with rifles running over the ground near where a large building is still standing and another structure is on the ground to the right with flames/dust rising. Second tall building to right of fallen structure.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964

Bandaging a soldier's hand--frid03129

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Identifier: frid03129
Abstract

Woman in uniform bandaging a soldier's hand, while two other soldiers have guns pointed out the window of a room in an apartment (?) (Note does not match abstract/description.)

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964

Barnett, Nettie, 1993 February 10

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Identifier: BPL-barnett
Abstract

An oral history project of the Republic County Historical Society regarding the role of women and their experiences on the home front during World War II.

Dates: 1993 February 10

Ben Hoffman B'nai B'rith Gold Star

 Collection
Identifier: B352
Abstract

Benjamin Hoffman was killed in 1943 in the U.S. Navy. His brother Harry received permission to erect a headstone in Golden Hill Cemetery in 1949. Collection contains one framed gold star certificate related to Ben Hoffman from 1945.

Dates: 1945 June 8

Bly Curtis for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-curtis
Abstract Bly Curtis, the first woman council member of the Boulder City Council, reflects on her memories of Boulder. Curtis discusses her time as a director of residence halls at the University of Colorado at Boulder for 30 years, reflecting on women's fashion and social life, the Great Depression, World War II, and military personnel on campus. Curtis reflects on her interest public health policy and her efforts on the Boulder City Council to establish a Health Department including restaurant...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Bombardment--frid00694

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Identifier: frid00694
Abstract

Four planes in air over farm land. Three planes in full view. Picture taken from fourth plane over wing and propeller.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1925-1964