World War, 1939-1945
Found in 339 Collections and/or Records:
Weinstein Family Papers and Material Culture
Western front, attack--frid03108, 1941
Three soldiers in front, two behind them, all with rifles running forward. Blast/dirt in front of soldiers.
What a Time!, 1945
A pen and ink drawing of two frolicking men walking jauntily down the street, one smoking and the other holding a bottle, rendered in a nighttime scene as if watching them walk home from a night on the town.
William Cody for Colorado Reflections
Dr. William Cody describes his early childhood living near Washington Park and describes childhood activities including ice skating, fishing for crawdads (crayfish), swimming, and playing "cowboys and Indians." Recalls his prom being held at Elitch Gardens. Discusses his memories of the Great Depression and his family losing their home. William Cody also reflects on his career as a dentist in Colorado.
World War II Army Jacket, 1943-1945
World War II Newspapers
This collection contains newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and maps from the World War II era.
World War II Practice Bomb, 1943
This is a practice bomb from about 1943: a 100 pound M38A2. It is dented and carries the signatures of soldiers from World War II who visited with the family of C.M. Schloss during the war years.
World War II Uniforms
Series consists of Sam Weinstein's army infantry jacket and a Jewish War Veterans uniform. Sam Weinstein served in Belgium during World War II and was a founding member Denver's Jewish War Veterans Post 344.