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07 December 1941 [1942]
Unknown
[Attack on Pearl Harbor]
Cloud of smoke seen from one of three ships during attack on Pearl Harbor. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
GLC09547.10
[Damaged car from attack on Pearl Harbor]
Damaged car from attack with passenger inside. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
GLC09547.11
U.S. Navy
Two of eighteen battleships lost by U.S. at Pearl Harbor
Attached label reads: POSITIVELY NOT FOR RELEASE BFORE SUNDAY, DEC. 6th Must credit Official U.S. Navy Photo[...]Two of eighteen battleships lost by U.S. at Pearl Harbor[...]Release by the U.S. Navy to coincide with the first anniversary of the Jap...
GLC09547.13
circa 1941 - 1943
[Ships at Pearl Harbor]
GLC09547.14
07 December 1941 [circa 1941 - 1943]
[Japanese aerial photo of attack on Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Ripples in water indicate possible torpedoes being launched during attack. Japanese text on verso.
GLC09547.15
[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Shows bombardment of battleship row. Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage's catalog: "Vertical aerial view of Battleship Row, beside Ford Island, during the...
GLC09547.16
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford...
GLC09547.17
1941
[Japanese report on the attack at Pearl Harbor]
Printed Japanese text with illustrations detailing bombing strategy of Pearl Harbor.
GLC09552.01
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text on verso.
GLC09552.02
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor iwth printed Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both...
GLC09552.03
[View from a Japanese plane of the fire at Wheeler airfield at Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Planes and hangars burning at Wheeler Army Air Field, Oahu, soon after it was attacked in the...
GLC09552.04
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage's catalog: "Vertical aerial view of Battleship Row, beside Ford Island, during the early part of the horizontal bombing...
GLC09552.05
Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text in caption.
GLC09552.06
Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese "zero" plane with can be seen in image. Japanese text in caption. From the Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Japanese Navy Type 97 Carrier Attack Plane...
GLC09552.07
Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text in caption. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on...
GLC09552.08
1945
Nothing In Hell DID Stop the Timberwolves! VE Day Greetings from Second Battalion, 415th Infantry…
Two Army 104th Division Timberwolves VE Day cartoon map booklets. The 3-panel illustrated cartoon style map within the booklet depicts major events the US Army's 104th Division Timberwolves took part in while in WWII in Europe. The artwork is by S...
GLC09575
1 January 1945
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes to Estelle: "It is unnecessary for me to describe my eternal devotion to you - "
GLC09120.557
19 January 1945
Diamond writes, "In combat again - a lot to say but - A. very tired - B. very very dirty - C. Busy, Busy as all hell - "
GLC09120.558
21 January 1945
Diamond writes that they have been "moving so fast, so often, so far" that he "just can't squeeze in mail - ". Sidney continues to explain that he now knows why he is in the war, that in "unmitigated brutality - barbarism - cruelty - the Japanese...
GLC09120.559
18 January 1944
"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.
GLC09120.560
30 April 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written 4:30 PM at the office. Sylvia filled in at the Intake Department at work and enjoyed it. Describes working in the field as endless work, that makes you always think you've forgotten something. Describes a new 42 year old woman at work as a...
GLC09414.0016
13 May 1943
Sylvia says money will be a little tight in the next month; but to leave it up to her whether she can send him money. She will get a raise in July. Says she liked his poem.
GLC09414.0032
16 May 1943
Sylvia took the car out and got her last instruction on "Rosie the Riveter." Went over to the party where the program was a Truth or Consequences game and then singing Russian songs by those dressed in Russian costumes. Then she came on; and did a...
GLC09414.0035
19 May 1943
Sylvia talks about Moe's difficulties in training. Sid wants to enlist; but can't because of his obligations at home. Postscript: Handwritten telling him that he has received a notice from "Uncle Sam" that he owes taxes. Will send him the needed form...
GLC09414.0037
25 May 1943
Written at 2:30 PM. Sylvia encloses a clipping with her photo that is part of the news put out by SCMWA [State, County and Municipal Workers of America]. Talks about playing "Rosie the Riviter." Said she is going to be involved in directing another...
GLC09414.0044
5 June 1943
Sylvia says the fund raising luncheon is over and was a success. Talks about the dissolution of the 3rd International. Tells him about her financial situation. The luncheon made $25 dollars, which is good since her office paid a considerable amount...
GLC09414.0058
1929-1945
This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia responds to letters she has received. Mentions a letter in which Moe gave her insight in how to deal with her supervisor.
GLC09414.0572
6 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe read in the papers that Rome has been taken. He finally managed to hook up Jack's radio. He remembers how he used to envy Sylvia because on Saturdays he still had to wake up at the usual time.
GLC09414.1108
7 June 1944
Moe comments that Sylvia has not received any mail from him in a week and Moe thinks it may been deliberately upheld because of the current situation. He feels badly about the Polish situation. He is glad she is warming to the idea of living in the...
GLC09414.1109
18 July 1944
Moe thinks back to how the war began. When reports of Italian and German intervention first came out, everyone cried "Propaganda." He laments the fact that if only proper steps could have been taken at the proper time, the war could have been...
GLC09414.1144
9 November 1944
Moe indulges in more memories of the trips they've taken together. He also writes that he loves Sylvia more now than when they were first married.
GLC09414.1249
1944-1945
109 Bound Photographs of the 58th Bomb Wing Missions Against Japan, India-China-Tinian, 6/16/1944-8/14/1945. [Decimalized .001-.109]
109 photographs chronicling the bombing missions of the 58th Bomb Wing. These missions were against Japan during World War II. Many of the missions have a before mission look at the area, a during mission image and an image depicting the area after...
GLC09595
16 November 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Dad
One letter addressed to Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated November 16, 1941. Pertains to life on base and training. States that they use flour sacks as hand grenades for bomb training.
GLC09662.122
15 November 1941
to Marcia and Cous
One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated Forest Freezing, I Shivering, State of Emptiness, November 15, 1941. Pertains to end of maneuver training, a stay at a hospital due to a broken thumb, the weather and the new...
GLC09662.127
4 February 1942
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 4, 1942. Pertains to immunizations being given on the base and rumors as to whether they will be deployed overseas.
GLC09662.179
14 February 1942
Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon panel entitled, "Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask." Depicts a soldier stuffing his belongings inside of his gas mask.
GLC09662.188.02
19-20 June 1945
United States Government
Toyohashi Before 19-20 June 45
One photograph entitled Toyohashi Before 19-20 June 45 dated June 19-20, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Toyohashi before bombing. Other images of Toyohashi include: GLC09595.062.
GLC09595.063
5 June 1945
Kobe Damage
One photograph entitled Kobe Damage dated June 5, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kobe after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Kobe include: GLC09595.057.
GLC09595.064
22 June 1945
Kure Arsenal Damage
One photograph entitled Kure Arsenal Damage dated June 22, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kure after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Kure include: GLC09595.066, GLC09595.067, GLC09595.075, and GLC09595.076.
GLC09595.065
circa June 1945
Kure Arsenal During
One undated photograph entitled Kure Arsenal During. Depicts an aerial view of Kure during bombing. Other images of Kure include: GLC09595.065, GLC09595.067, GLC09595.075, and GLC09595.076.
GLC09595.066
Kure Arsenal Before 22 June 1945
One photograph entitled Kure Arsenal Before dated June 22, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kure before bombing. Other images of Kure include: GLC09595.065, GLC09595.066, GLC09595.075, and GLC09595.076.
GLC09595.067
22 June 1945 Kawanishi A/C-Himeji
One photograph entitled 22 June 1945 Kawanishi A/C-Himeji dated June 22, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Himeji after bombing. Other images of Himeji include: GLC09595.061.
GLC09595.068
June 1945
Okayama Damage
One photograph entitled Okayama Damage dated June 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Okayama after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Okayama include: GLC09595.010, GLC09595.014, GLC09595.015, GLC09595.016, GLC09595.017, and...
GLC09595.069
29 June 1945
Okayama Before 29 June 1945
One photograph entitled Okayama Before 29 June 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Okayama before bombing. Other images of Okayama include: GLC09595.010, GLC09595.014, GLC09595.015, GLC09595.016, GLC09595.017, and GLC09595.069.
GLC09595.070
26 June 1945
Sumitomo Damage
One photograph entitled Sumitomo dated June 26, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Sumitomo after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Sumitomo include: GLC09595.072, GLC09595.089, and GLC09595.091.
GLC09595.071
Sumitomo Before 26 June 1945
One photograph entitled Sumitomo before 26 June 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Sumitomo before bombing. Other images of Sumitomo include: GLC09595.071, GLC09595.089, and GLC09595.091.
GLC09595.072
3-4 July 1945
Takamatsu Damage
One photograph entitled Takamatsu Damage dated 3-4 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Takamatsu after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Takamatsu include: GLC09595.074.
GLC09595.073
4 July 1945
Takamatsu Before 4 July 1945
One photograph entitled Takamatsu Before dated 4 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Takamatsu before bombing. Other images of Takamatsu include: GLC09595.073.
GLC09595.074
Kure Urban Damage
One undated photograph entitled Kure Urban Damage. Depicts an aerial view of Kure after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Kure include: GLC09595.065, GLC09595.066, GLC09595.067, and GLC09595.076.
GLC09595.075
2 July 1945
Kure Urban Before 2 July 1945
One photograph entitled Kure Urban before 2 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kure before bombing. Other images of Kure include: GLC09595.065, GLC09595.066, GLC09595.067, and GLC09595.075.
GLC09595.076
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