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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 268 Collections and/or Records:

A Famed German 88 "Kills No More" , 1945

 Item
Identifier: M456.02.0004.0026
Abstract

A starkly rendered ink depiction of a cannon pointed upwards next to a skeletal tree.

Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M456, W. Jacques Parker Papers / Artwork / Box 4: Drawings and Watercolors

A Very Busy Artillery Observer , c. 1940s

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Identifier: M456.02.0004.0010
Abstract

An ink wash drawing depicting a booted figure holding binoculars and staring leftward out beyond the paper, with inscription identifying the figure as an artillery observer running vertically across the right margin.

Dates: c. 1940s
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M456, W. Jacques Parker Papers / Artwork / Box 4: Drawings and Watercolors

Alfred Fahlstedt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M424
Abstract

Alfred A. Fahlstedt (12/30/1915 - 6/6/1987) was born in Marquette, Michigan. He served in the United States Air Force for 26 years and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1967. During World War II, Alfred "Bud" served in the European Theater. The collection consists of his escape maps and some personal papers.

Dates: 1939 - 1987
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Alfred Fahlstedt Papers

Allen duPont Breck Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M063
Abstract Born in Denver, Allen Dupont Breck graduated from the University of Denver in 1936 and served in World War II. He was a professor of history at DU from 1946 to 1996, during which time he was chair of the history department and wrote the official history of the university. He helped found the Rocky Mountain Medieval Renaissance, Western History, and Western Social Science associations. The Allen duPont Breck Papers contain material he collected in writing his history of the University of...
Dates: 1989
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Allen duPont Breck Papers

Anderson, Margaret Smith, 1994 April 12

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Identifier: BPL-anderson
Abstract

An oral history project of the Republic County Historical Society regarding the effect of World War II on the lives of Republic County people.

Dates: 1994 April 12
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Belleville Public Library

Arbuthnot, Melissa, 1993 February 16

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Identifier: BPL-arbuthnot
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 16
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Belleville Public Library

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B367, Oberfelder Concert Series and Family Papers / Oberfelder Family / Box 5

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Belleville Public Library

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Ben Hoffman B'nai B'rith Gold Star

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Colorado Denver

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