| Object Name |
Object ID |
Description |
| Aid,
Visual |
2016.6.5 |
A hand-drawn visual aid with
typed text (reproduction) that instructed individuals the key steps that were
to be taken after astronauts splashed-down into the ocean in their lunar
capsule upon return from outer-space. This would have been during NASA's Apollo
program of the 1960s thru 1970s. The illustration visualizes six steps. The
following alphanumeric text is printed on the visual aid: "Astronauts
will go into a three-week quarantine on return from moon. Following are key
steps to be taken: (1) On recovery, astronauts get special isolation garments
from frogmen. (2) Helicopter flies astronauts to a waiting aircraft carrier.
(3) The three astronauts enter a quarantine van on the carrier. (4) Van is
placed on barge at Pearl Harbor and taken to airfield. (5) Van is flown to
Ellington A.F.B. in Texas on C-141 transport. (6) Van is placed in the lunar
Receiving Laboratory where tests will be made. |
| Album,
Photograph |
2016.28.37 |
One photo album with sixty-four
(64) photographs of a trip and meetings between Benito Mussolini and Adolf
Hitler in Florence, Italy from May 3-9, 1938. The photographs show Mussolini
meeting Hitler at the train station in Florence, touring the city and surrounding
area, in meetings, individual photographs and etc. There is text at the top
of each album page that reads, "Firenze, 3-9 Maggio 1938 - XVI incontro
Fuhrer - Dux." Translated from Italian/Latin to English means,
"Florence, 3 to 9 May 1938 - XVI meeting Fuhrer - Leader."
Translated with Google Translate. The photographs in the picture section are
only a small portion of what is in the album. |
| Article |
2015.53.2 |
A series of articles and written
memories about Ben F. Gregory and aviation history in the Kansas City, MO.
area. |
| Article |
2015.87.7 |
An advertisement article from
the November 15, 1930 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. It is titled,
"We Fly." It was an article written to advertise the Ford
Tri-Motor. The language of the article is grandiose. It describes the joy and
wonders of flight and the future impact of aviation. It was apparently paid
for by the Ford Motor Company. |
| Article,
Newspaper |
2015.21.1 |
An article interviewing Col.
Roscoe Turner about his lifetime accomplishments as an ace pilot who flew in
air races, World War I and otherwise. It speaks of his contributions to the
science of aviation and the contribututions made that led to the development
of the P-38, P-39, P-40 and P-51 ability to fly fast and move swiftly. |
| Article,
Newspaper |
2015.21.2 |
An obituary article chronicling
the life of Col. Roscoe Turner lifetime achievements as an ace pilot who flew
in air races, World War I and otherwise. |
| Article,
Newspaper |
2015.48.1 A-B |
A newspaper article chronicling
Harold Hauck's, a native of Catawba Island, quarter-century of being a pilot
of Island Airlines, Ford Tri-Motor (Tin Goose) airplanes. He began flying ca.
1949-50. He had an extensive 16,000 hours of flight time in his quarter
century of flight. 12,000 of those hours were spent in the Ford Tri-Motor
(Tin Goose) aircraft. Howard Hauck died at the age of 81 on August 23, 2003.
The article is set in a black plastic frame with cardboard backing. (1A)
Newspaper Article (1B) Plastic Picture Frame |
| Article,
Newspaper |
2015.32.10 |
A newspaper article by the
Sandusky Register from Saturday October 6, 2007 concerning the posthumous
induction of Reinhardt N. "Reiny" Ausmus into the Ohio Veterans
Hall of Fame. |
| Audiocassette |
2016.28.33 A-C |
One audiocassette of the
standard and favorite tunes and songs played by the British military bands.
A: Audiocassette B: Paper Insert C: Plastic Case The song list of this
audiocassette is as follows (Sides A/B): 1. There's Something About A Soldier
2. Anchors Aweigh 3. A Bridge Too Far 4. The Dambusters March 5. The Longest
Day 6. Reach For The Sky 7. The Amethyst March 8. 633 Squadron 9. Tribute to
Bravery 10. Soldier To The Queen 11. Heart of Oak (Medley) 12. Lilliburiero
13. Men O' Wales (Music of the Welsh Division) 14. Sarie Marais 15. The Pride
O' Them (Medley) 16. The Atholl Highlands |
| Audiocassette |
2016.28.34 A-C |
One audiocassette of the songs
typically played for Scottish marches. A: Audiocassette B: Paper Insert C:
Plastic Case The song list of this audiocassette is as follows: Side 1 1. Wee
McGregor 2. St. Patrick's Day 3. Regimental March 4. Route Side 2 1. When the
Battle is Over 2. Battle of the Somme 3. Highland Laddie 4. Regimental
Company March |
| Binder,
Clip |
2016.2.33 |
This item is a binder issued
through the Navy, this particular binder was used by LTJG Jacobs. This folder
is a blue color with a black illustration on the cover. The top heading on
the cover reads as the following, 'Heritage' and on the bottom it reads,
navy. It's not just a job, Its an adventure.' The interior of this folder has
two flap folders and two protected slots likely for identification cards.
There is some text content on the left side of the interior of the binder.
The right side interior is blank but features a 'Bear-of-a-Clip' for
inserting items. The back of the folder features the navy insignia in white. |
| Biography |
2015.32.4 |
An autobiography of Reinhardt N.
"Reiny" Ausmus. He was an early pioneer in the field of aviation.
He built his first aeroplane in 1912 and was a member of the Early Birds
Aviators organization. He was also inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame on
May 1, 1970. The autobiography tells of his sacrifices he made in the 1910s
to be able to afford to build his aeroplane, the materials he bought and used
to build it, the exhibitions that he and his contemporaries flew in during
the advent of barnstorming, the many risks involved in early aviation, deaths
of influential aviation pioneers and other facts. |
| Board,
Display |
2016.6.1 |
A display board of a
reproduction of the 2 March 1962, Time magazine cover, featuring a likeness
of John Glenn, the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth in the Friendship
7 spacecraft. The reproduction cover displays a likeness of astronaut Glenn
peering out from the globe of earth while in his spacesuit. In the background
is space with what appears to be a the likeness of the Friendship 7 space
capsule. In the lower right foreground is text, "Spaceman Glenn."
At the top of the cover is alpha-numeric text, "Twenty-Five Cents; March
2, 1962; The Space Race is GO; TIME, The Weekly-News Magazine." Bottom:
"$7.50 A Year; (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.), Vol. LXXIX No. 9." On the
side of the illustration is the signature of a renowned illustrator/artist
who rendered this cover's illustration, Boris Artzybasheff. The signature
reads, "Artzybasheff." Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) was the third human
spaceflight for the U.S. and part of Project Mercury. Conducted by NASA on
February 20, 1962, the mission was piloted by astronaut John Glenn, who
performed three orbits of the Earth, making him the first U.S. astronaut to
orbit the Earth. The Mercury spacecraft, named Friendship 7, was carried to
orbit by an Atlas LV-3B launch vehicle lifting off from Launch Complex 14 at
Cape Canaveral, Florida. After four hours and 56 minutes in flight the
spacecraft re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, splashed down in the Atlantic
Ocean and was safely taken aboard the USS Noa. The event was named an IEEE
Milestone in 2011. Milestone: "Col. John Glenn piloted the Mercury
Friendship 7 spacecraft in the first United States human orbital flight on 20
February 1962. Electrical and electronic systems invented by McDonnell
engineers, including IRE members, made his and future spaceflights possible.
Among the key contributions were navigation and control instruments,
autopilot, rate stabilization and control, and fly-by-wire (FBW)
systems." Source: http://ethw.org/Milestones:List_of_IEEE_Milestones |
| Board,
Display |
2016.6.7 |
A display board of a
reproduction of a 23 July 1969, NASA Spaceport News newsletter denoting the
successful mission of the Apollo 11 spacecraft landing on the moon, featuring
the photos of Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11 Commander), Michael Collins (Command
Module [Columbia] Pilot), Edwin Aldrin (Lunar Module Pilot), Richard M. Nixon
(President, U.S.A.), Dr. Thomas O. Paine (NASA Administrator), Dr. Kurt H.
Debus (Director, KSC). The reproduction cover displays a picture of the
Apollo 11 spacecraft lifting off for the moon. At the top of the cover is
other alphanumeric imprinted text, "Spaceport News (NASA Logo), Vol. 8,
No. 15, Kennedy Space Center, Florida; July 23, 1969; Liftoff from KSC
Flawless; U.S. Lands Men on Moon." |
| Brochure |
2015.30.10 |
A brochure from the September
1937 Cleveland National Air Races. It advertised the events and races of the
17th Annual World Premier Air Classic. It was held from September 3-6, 1937.
At the bottom of the brochure is a form that you could cut off and mail in to
purchase advance tickets for the events. On another fold of the brochure is a
"typical daily program" listing the times of the events and
explaining the "special days and events." It also advertised
"Aviation Week" that went from August 30 thru September 4. There
was a gala celebration throughout Cleveland that included special
"Aviation Week" sales by local merchants. The primary colors of the
brochure ar red, white and blue. It is a tri-fold brochure. |
| Brochure |
2015.70.1 |
A brochure for the former Wright
Airlines that operated out of Burke Lakefront Airport in downtown Cleveland,
Ohio. The airport pictures an airline attendant on the front cover tipping
her hat as if to say hello or welcome aboard. The brochure details the flight
schedules from Cleveland to Detroit, Detroit to Cleveland, Columbus to
Cleveland and Columbus to Detroit. It also the departure and arrival times it
offered, flight numbers, frequency of flights, the aircraft being used (which
primarily was a Corvair CV600) and the services offered during flight which
was beverages and cocktails. The brochure also told the consumer of its
supposed first-class service and emphasis safety and comfort. It list a small
flight map in the upper right corner about Cleveland, Columbus and Detroit.
On the back of the brochure it advertised their "Red Carpet Charter
Service." |
| Brochure |
2016.10.5 A-B |
(A) One brochure for the 1935
Cleveland National Air Races that were held from August 30 to September 2,
1935. The brochure was printed on white paper, that has faded, with black
ink. The brochure gives the dates of the races, location: Cleveland Municipal
Airport, a map of the grandstands and parking areas, ticket information and
price quotes for advance sales of tickets. (B) There is also an envelope for
sending an order for tickets with advance payment. It was postage-paid and
pre-addressed to be sent to National Air Races, 103 Terminal Tower,
Cleveland, Ohio. |
| Brochure |
2016.10.6 |
One brochure for the 1979, 50th
Anniversary of the Cleveland National Air Races that were held from September
1-3, 1979. The anniversary of the air races were celebrated by an air show at
the Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. It was on Labor Day weekend
of that year. The brochure was printed with a golden base color with red and
blue colored alpha-numeric text. The inside of the brochure has a white base
with red and blue text. The fiftieth anniversary show featured the US Air
Force-- Thunderbirds; the US Army's--Golden Knights; the aerobatic team--the
Eagles; Bob Hoover--performing aerial stunts in a P-51 Mustang; Art
Scholl--motion picture stunt flying star; Jim Holland and Jim Moser--dual
aerobatic act; Thunderchicken--sky-diving clown; other military planes from
the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Navy, the RAF Nimrod, warbirds of WWII,
gliders, helicopters and other aircraft. The brochure gives a brief and
concise history of the Cleveland National Air Races and it also provided
information on advanced ticket sales and show hours. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.1 |
One May 1943, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of three USAAF American airmen in
the foreground. In the background is an American Airlines DC-3, registration
number NC21747. There are civilian and military passengers disembarking from
the airplane. The illustration denotes the airplane as one of American
Airline's "Flagships." In the lower right portion of the calendar
shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships. It shows the route
stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes
region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to
the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los
Angeles, with a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains
and American West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "Route of
the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico." The artist
illustration is titled "American Helps to Keep 'Em Flying" and the
artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.2 |
One July 1943, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a DC-3, registration no.
NC17334, in flight among the clouds. In the lower right portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships. It shows the
route stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great
Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains
to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be
Los Angeles, with a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great
Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar reads,
"Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico." The
artist illustration is titled "The Boundaryless Ocean of the Air"
and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.3 |
One September 1943, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a DC-3, registration
no. NC17334, in a night scene on a tarmac with military and civilian
personnel preparing to embark onto the airplane. The image in the lower left
foreground shows a man in a white suit talking with a military man who bears
a strong resemblance to Gen. George S. Patton in physical appearance and
dress. In the lower right portion of the calendar shows the air route of the
American Airline Flagships. It shows the route stretching from what appears
to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the
American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West and then
on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles, with a side route
going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American West region.
The bottom of the calendar reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting
Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico." The artist illustration is titled "West
with the Night" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri,
born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.4 |
One December 1943, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a DC-3, in a night
scene while in flight with the sunset in the background. In the lower right
portion of the calendar shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships.
It shows the route stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles, with a side route going due south into
Mexico from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the
calendar reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and
Mexico." The artist illustration is titled "Onward to the New
Dawn" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri, born Levon
West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.5 |
One December 1944, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of two military personnel
in a wintry scene dressed in heavy winter clothing with a fighter plane
flying overhead and military aircraft in the near background. In the lower right
portion of the calendar shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships
on the North American continent on a globe surrounded by clouds. It shows the
route stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great
Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains
to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be
Los Angeles and other destinations, with a side route going due south into
Mexico from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the
calendar reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and
Mexico." The artist illustration is titled "Every Minute of Every
Day and Night" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri, born
Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.6 |
One November 1944, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of two military personnel
in a wintry scene dressed in heavy winter military clothing with a fighter
plane flying overhead, while walking up a snow covered hill. In the lower
right portion of the calendar shows the air route of the American Airline
Flagships on the North American continent on a globe surrounded by clouds. It
shows the route stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through
the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American
Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what
appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations, with a side route going due
south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom
of the calendar reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A.
and Mexico." The artist illustration is titled "When Winter Claims
The Land" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dimitri, born Levon
West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.7 |
One August 1944, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of three American
Airlines personnel loading a DC-3 with cargo. In the lower right portion of
the calendar shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships on the
North American continent on a globe surrounded by clouds. It shows the route
stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes
region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to
the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los
Angeles and other destinations, with a side route going due south into Mexico
from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar
reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico."
The artist illustration is titled "Wings For The War Of Production"
and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.8 |
One June 1944, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of two Canadian Mounted Policemen
looking onward while smiling. In the lower right portion of the calendar
shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships on the North American
continent on a globe surrounded by clouds. It shows the route stretching from
what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to
Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American
West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and
other destinations, with a side route going due south into Mexico from the
Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar reads,
"Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico." The
artist illustration is titled "Flagships Serve Canada, the United States
and Mexico" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born
Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.9 |
One May 1944, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of American Airlines aviation
mechanics working on the engine of a DC-3. In the lower right portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airline Flagships on the North
American continent on a globe surrounded by clouds. It shows the route
stretching from what appears to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes
region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to
the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los
Angeles and other destinations, with a side route going due south into Mexico
from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar
reads, "Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico."
The artist illustration is titled "Behind the Scenes" and the
artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.10 |
One April 1944, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a Mexican
chapel/church building. In the lower right portion of the calendar shows the
air route of the American Airline Flagships on the North American continent
on a globe surrounded by clouds. It shows the route stretching from what
appears to be Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada to
the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West and
then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and other
destinations, with a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great
Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar reads,
"Route of the Flagships Uniting Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico." The artist
illustration is titled "Good Neighbor Mexico--Next Door By
Flagship" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon
West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.11 |
One January 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a an American Airlines
DC-3 in flight among clouds and a sunny sky. In the lower right portion of
the calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships on the
North American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the European
continent on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines pennant
planted into the North American Continent. It shows the route stretching from
what appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France,
mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in California, with
a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American
West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "The National and
International Route of the Flagships." The artist illustration is titled
"To a New Year--a Better World" and the artist of the illustration
was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.12 |
One February 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of patio furniture with
awnings by a pool with people sitting at the tables eating and talking with
Spanish architecture, cactuses, palm tree and Joshua trees in the background.
In the lower right portion of the calendar shows the air route of the
American Airlines Flagships on the North American continent stretching across
the Atlantic into the European continent on a globe surrounded by clouds with
an American Airlines pennant planted into the North American Continent. It
shows the route stretching from what appears to be various location in
Europe, i.e. from England, to France, mid-Europe into Russia across the
Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada
to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West
and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and other
destinations in California, with a side route going due south into Mexico
from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar
reads, "The National and International Route of the Flagships." The
artist illustration is titled "Sunshine Winters along the Southern
Route" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon
West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.13 |
One June 1946, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a well dressed couple at a
dining table looking out a window of a Skychef Restaurant at passengers
disembarking from an American Airlines DC-3. An interesting note: The calendar
is dated June 1946, but on the tail of the airplane in the illustration is
the phrase, "Buy War Bonds." In the lower right portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships on the North
American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the European continent
on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines pennant planted
into the North American Continent. It shows the route stretching from what
appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France,
mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in California, with
a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American
West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "The National and
International Route of the Flagships." The artist illustration is titled
"View from a Skychef Restaurant" and the artist of the illustration
was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.14 |
One July 1946, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of two cowboys (maybe a cowgirl)
riding two horses with pack mules behind riding through a stream/river. There
is mountainous scene in the background. In the lower right portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships on the North
American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the European continent
on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines pennant planted
into the North American Continent. It shows the route stretching from what
appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France,
mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in California, with
a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American
West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "The National and
International Route of the Flagships." The artist illustration is titled
"The West is nearer by Flagship" and the artist of the illustration
was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.15 |
One August 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a an American Airlines
DC-3 Flagship in flight among clouds and a sunny sky. In the lower right
portion of the calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships
on the North American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the
European continent on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines
pennant planted into the North American Continent. It shows the route
stretching from what appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from
England, to France, mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to
Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American
Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West and then on to
the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in
California, with a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great
Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "The
National and International Route of the Flagships." The artist
illustration is titled "Travel Comfort by Air" and the artist of
the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.16 |
One September 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a lighthouse,
adjoining house and out-buildings on an island cove surrounded by water and
craggy shoreline of rock and boulders. In the lower right portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships on the North
American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the European continent
on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines pennant planted
into the North American Continent. It shows the route stretching from what
appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France,
mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in California, with
a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American
West region. The bottom of the calendar reads, "The National and
International Route of the Flagships." The artist illustration is titled
"Seafarer's Beacon" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan
Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.17 |
One October 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of four cowboys with
horses and a wagon circled around a campfire in a mountainous desert scene at
sundown. In the lower right portion of the calendar shows the air route of the
American Airlines Flagships on the North American continent stretching across
the Atlantic into the European continent on a globe surrounded by clouds with
an American Airlines pennant planted into the North American Continent. It
shows the route stretching from what appears to be various location in
Europe, i.e. from England, to France, mid-Europe into Russia across the
Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada
to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West
and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and other
destinations in California, with a side route going due south into Mexico
from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom of the calendar
reads, "The National and International Route of the Flagships." The
artist illustration is titled "The American Southwest--Route of the
Flagships" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born
Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.18 |
One November 1946, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of six Latinos/Mexicans
on a pontoon/gondola type boat sitting around a table eating together and
dressed in festive Mexican dress. One of the individuals is rowing the boat with
a lady in the background smiling while looking forward at the other
individuals. In the lower right portion of the calendar shows the air route
of the American Airlines Flagships on the North American continent stretching
across the Atlantic into the European continent on a globe surrounded by
clouds with an American Airlines pennant planted into the North American
Continent. It shows the route stretching from what appears to be various
location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France, mid-Europe into Russia
across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York through the Great Lakes
region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to
the American West and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los
Angeles and other destinations in California, with a side route going due
south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American West region. The bottom
of the calendar reads, "The National and International Route of the
Flagships." The artist illustration is titled "Gay Good
Neighbors--Mexico" and the artist of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri,
born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.19 |
One July 1947, American Airlines
calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a view of Denmark, Sweden. It
shows a garden with buildings and a cathedral church in the background, all
surrounded by green trees in full bloom. In the lower center portion of the
calendar shows the air route of the American Airlines Flagships on the North
American continent stretching across the Atlantic into the European continent
on a globe surrounded by clouds with an American Airlines pennant planted
into the North American Continent. It shows the route stretching from what
appears to be various location in Europe, i.e. from England, to France,
mid-Europe into Russia across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York
through the Great Lakes region to Canada to the American Midwest onto the
American Great Plains to the American West and then on to the Pacific coast
at what appears to be Los Angeles and other destinations in California, with
a side route going due south into Mexico from the Great Plains and American
West region. The artist illustration is titled "Route of the
Flagships--DENMARK, Happy and Historic" and the artist of the
illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Calendar |
2015.85.20 |
One August 1947, American
Airlines calendar. The calendar has an illustration of a an American Airlines
DC-3, registration no. NC90417, Flagship in flight among a clear and sunny
sky. In the lower center portion of the calendar shows the air route of the
American Airlines Flagships on the North American continent stretching across
the Atlantic into the European continent on a globe surrounded by clouds with
an American Airlines pennant planted into the North American Continent. It
shows the route stretching from what appears to be various location in
Europe, i.e. from England, to France, mid-Europe into Russia across the
Atlantic Ocean to Boston to New York through the Great Lakes region to Canada
to the American Midwest onto the American Great Plains to the American West
and then on to the Pacific coast at what appears to be Los Angeles and other
destinations in California, with a side route going due south into Mexico
from the Great Plains and American West region. The artist illustration is
titled "Route of the Flagships--SWIFT, Sure Service" and the artist
of the illustration was Ivan Dmitri, born Levon West. |
| Card,
Business |
2015.32.1 |
A business card of Reinhard N.
Ausmus. Mr. Ausmus was a pioneer in aviation in Northwest Ohio and
particularly in Sandusky, Ohio. It was his personal business card. The
information on the card reads, " Res. MAIN 5-4473, Office Main 5-4903,
Reinhardt N. Ausmus, 1102 Buckingham Street, 1912 [OWL LOGO] Early Birds,
Sandusky, Ohio." The color of the card is pearl white. |
| Card,
Business |
2015.67.13 |
A business card of the hotel,
"Hotel de L'Arc de Triomphe" in Paris, ca. 1950s |
| Card,
Collecting |
2016.12.1.1-30 |
One partial set of the "No
Letter Series" Wings Cigarettes--Modern American Airplanes collector
cards. During the beginning years of World War II, Brown & Williamson
Tobacco Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky issued four fifty (50) card series
of airplane collector cards. These cards were packed with WINGS Cigarettes
and were commonly referred to as “Wings Cigarette Cards” rather than their
actual series titles. The fronts of these cards feature artwork of an
“official photograph” of a circa 1930-40s aircraft. The reverse of the cards
included a brief narrative about the aircraft, the aircraft name, card
number, and advertising copy. The overall American Card Catalog Number for
this series is T87. The following subsets were included in the series: T87
Series (original series): Wings Cigarettes - Modern American Airplanes (50+1
error) This subset is commonly know as the “No Letter Series” and contained
1-error card. T87A Series: Wings Cigarettes - Modern American Airplanes (50
cards) This subset used the corrected artwork from the “No Letter Series” and
included “Series A” on the reverse. T87B Series: Wings Cigarettes - Modern
Airplanes (50 cards) This 50-card set included American, Canadian and British
aircraft. “Series B” is included on the reverse side. T87C Series: Wings
Cigarettes - Modern Airplanes (50 cards) This 50-card set included American,
Norwegian, Canadian, British, and Cuban aircraft. “Series C” is included on
the reverse side. The “No Letter Series” had one “error” card which was later
corrected. Card No. 34 was originally misspelled as “SPARTON ” and later
corrected to “SPARTAN”. Therefore, there were a total of 51 cards (50+1), not
50 cards, in the Wings - Modern American Airplanes - No Letter Series” (T87).
This particular series of cards is a partial set of fifty of the T-87
"No Letter" series cards. There are a total of 30 cards in this
partial set. This set also includes the No. 34 "error" card,
"SPARTON" instead of "SPARTAN." The actual cards in this
set are numbers: 3,5,7-9,12-15,18-21,24-27,29-36,37,41,47,49-50 |
| Card,
Identification |
2015.27.58 |
An identification card
certifying that Sgt. James R. Fulkert was upon honorable discharge from the
USAAF, active service was transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps for a
period of 3 /1/2 years on November 1, 1945. This card was commonly issued to
veterans post -war. It states his name, serial no. 35546598, city/state,
transferred to Air Corps. He was 22 yrs. old, occupation: tractor operator,
brown eyes, blonde hair, ruddy complexion, 6' 2.5" in height. It was
signed by Lt. J.G.(?) W.O. Trindle Jr. |
| Card,
Identification |
2015.69.14 |
A wallet size record documenting
and certifying the honorable discharge of Charles S. Moore, Technical
Sergeant, from the United States Army Air Force, ca. 1945. The honorable
discharge is awarded as a testimonial of honest and faithful service to the
veteran's country, namely the United States of America. It was issued at the
separation base at Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio and was signed by John M.
Cremin, Major, USAAF. |
| Card,
Identification |
2015.69.15 |
A wallet size reproduction
record documenting the "report of separation" from active duty. The
report of separation contains information that is normally used to verify
military service for benefits, retirement, employment and membership in veterans'
organizations. The information shown on this report of separation, aka, DD
Form 214, include the service member's: Date and place of entry into active
duty, home address at time of entry, date and place of release from active
duty, home address after separation, last duty assignment and rank, military
job specialty, military education, decorations, medals, badges, citations and
campaign awards received, total creditable service and foreign service
credited. Also, reports of separation information (date and type of
separation, character of service, authority and reason for separation and
separation and reenlistment eligibility codes). |
| Card,
Membership |
2015.32.2 |
A 1958 membership card of
Reinhard N. Ausmus that he was a member in good standing of the Early Birds
organization. Mr. Ausmus was a pioneer in aviation in Northwest Ohio and
particularly in Sandusky, Ohio. The information on the card reads,
"1903-1916, Member - 1958, This is to certify that Reinhardt N. Ausmus
is a member of the EARLY BIRDS in good standing with dues paid in full,
[Signed] Warren S. Eaton, President." The color of the card is gold. The
back of the card reads, "(Extract from By-Laws), SECTION 1. Membership
shall be limited to those who piloted a glider, airplane, gas balloon or
airship prior to December 17, 1916, upon evidence deemed sufficient by the
Membership Committee and approved by the Board of Governors, accept that
nationals of countries other than the United States engaged in the World War
must have met the foregoing conditions prior to August4, 1914. Secretary,
Paul A . Garber, 1144 44th Place S.E. Washington 19, D.C., President, Warren
S. Eaton, 3411 Country Club Dr. Los Angeles 19, Calif., Treasurer, George H.
Scragg, 920 E. 79th St. Cleveland 3, Ohio." |
| Card,
Report |
2015.60.4 |
A grade [report] card for the
examination of Course 4261, Weapons Mechanic that was taken through Extension
Course Institute of the USAF through Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. The card
had computer printed text on it including, "descriptive title of course
or volume [weapons mechanic], service number [AF23572024], grade [A3C], 1
[R], 2 [T], last name [Sedlak], volume [04], course [4621], mo. (month) [12],
yr. (year) [60]" and other fields that are blank. The bottom has large
printed text, "Extension Course Institute, USAF." The chief color
of the color was cream color. |
| Certificate |
2015.27.60 |
A certificate stating that the
listed military personnel are not carrying on their persons or by any other
means, "foreign currencies (except souvenir amounts), explosives,
inflammable fluids, matches, captured enemy materials or unauthorized government
property. This certificate was signed by and issued to Sgt. James R. Fulkert
of the USAAF. This certificate was apparently issued to USAAF military
personnel as they were preparing to fly out of theater. It was issued from,
"Headquarters, 1340th AAF Base Unit, India China Division, Air Transport
Command." |
| Certificate,
Achievement |
2015.104.5 |
A certificate awarding Cpl.
David Laird Brown the Air Medal for meritorious achievement from 10 July 1968
to 12 December 1968. David Larry Brown served in the USMC during the Vietnam
War as an aerial gunner and as a helicopter mechanic. The certificate reads,
"The United States of America. This is to certify that the president of
the United States of America has awarded the Air Medal (STRIKE/FLIGHT
"11" FOR THE SECOND THROUGH 11TH AWARDS) TO CORPORAL DAVID L.
BROWN, United States Marine Corps for Meritorious Achievement from 10 July 68
to 12 December 1968. Given this 26th day of Jan. 1970." this document
was signed, by then, Sec. of the Navy, John H Chaffee. |
| Certificate,
Achievement |
2016.16.10 |
A certificate from the
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation documenting Private Charles A. Moore
had completed the "B-24 Familiarization" course in the first and
second echelon of airplane and engine maintenance. It is dated 5 April 1944. |
| Certificate,
Commemorative |
2014.63.28 |
A certificate presented to the
Emerson family of Michigan in memory of Lynn R. Emerson for his service
during World War II and being a survivor of the Pearl Harbor Attack on 7
December 1941. He was stationed at Hickam Field and was a mechanic during
that era. The certificate was presented to the family from President Ronald
Reagan. The certificate reads exactly, "The United States of America
honors the memory of LYNN R. EMERSON, This certificate is awarded by a
grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the
service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States. (signed)
Ronald Reagan President of the United States |
| Certificate,
Commemorative |
2015.31.1 |
A certificate commemorating and
inducting Leonard "Lenny" J. Thom into the Erie County Chamber of
Commerce Gallery of Achievers for his heroic deeds and service to his country
during World War II and for his achievements in college football while
playing for Ohio State University during the 1930s. |
| Certificate,
Commemorative |
2015.104.4 |
A certificate honoring the
memory of David Laird Brown for his service to the United States of America
during the Vietnam War while serving in the US Marine Corps as an aerial
gunner. The text on a certificate reads, "The United States of America
honors the memory of David Laird Brown. This certificate is awarded by a
grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the
service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States." The
certificate was signed by Barack Obama, President of the United States in
2015. The certificate is made of a heavy bond parchment paper with the golden
seal of the United States of America at the top of the document. The document
was issued to Jeff Brown, brother of David Laird Brown in 2015 by the office
of the president in Washington DC. The signature of Barack Obama seems to
have been written in ink; but unsure whether it is the actual signature of
the president or by an auto pen. |
| Certificate,
Commemorative |
2016.2.71 |
A photocopy of a commemorative
certificate that was issued by the US Navy to Lt. Brad A. Jacobs for
appreciation of services as a member of the Air Training Command Pageant of
Flags. The certificate was issued on 20 July 1984. |
| Certificate,
Death |
2016.2.69 |
A photocopy of a death
certificate that was issued by the US Navy for Lt. Brad A. Jacobs who died in
a training exercise in an EA-6B Prowler on December 5, 1988 over the Pacific
Ocean, near Baja, California. The certificate was issued to William Theodore
Jacobs, the father of the late, Lt. Jacobs. The certificate denotes that the
cause of death was from "multiple trauma." The body was never
recovered and the circumstance surrounding his and the other crew's deaths
were due to an "aircraft mishap." The Senior Medical Officer, G.B.
Whitten, from the USS Constellation signed the death certificate. This is
actually a photocopy of the original letter, as the original letter is still
in possession of his parents, William and Bert Jacobs. |
| Certificate,
Health |
2015.27.57 |
A certificate of health that
certified Sgt. James R. Fulkert of the 427th Night Fighter Squadron, USAAF
was examined and found free of contagious diseases. Additionally, it
certified that all immunizations were up to date and entered on his, WD MD
Form 8*117, Immunization Register, no contagious diseases, and that he was on
an Atabrine suppressive treatment. The document was signed by Captain John E.
Esnard, Flight Surgeon, US Army Medical Corps dated September 14, 1945. |
| Certificate,
Membership |
2015.32.6 |
A certificate issued by the
Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton , Ohio to Reinhardt N. Ausmus on May 1, 1970
that he was elected as a charter member of the organization for his
achievements as an pioneer in the early days of aviation. |
| Certificate,
Training |
2015.27.59 |
A certificate of technical
training. This certified that Pfc. James R. Fulkert, eventually Sgt. James R.
Fulkert, had completed all of the necessary training for course
"33" and graduated as a "Radar Mechanic Night Fighter
(850)" from Radio School #2 at Boca Raton Field in Florida. His ratings
included: "Basic, Basic, SCR-540, SCR-540A, SCR-520B, SCR-595, SCR-695,
SCR-720, SCR-729." His final rating was "Very Satisfactory."
Remarks: "Per par. 9 GPM 14, dated 17 Dec 43." |
| Certificate,
Training |
2015.57.3 |
A training certificate for
Clayton E. Fox certifying that he satisfactorily completed his training
program to be a certified B50 Propeller Specialist while serving in the US
Air Force during the Korean War. The training program consisted of
twenty-four hours of training and was administered at Mather Air Force Base
in California. He was awarded this certificate on October 1, 1952. |
| Certificate,
Training |
2016.2.70 |
A photocopy of a training
certificate that was issued by the US Navy to Lt. Brad A. Jacobs for
successfully completing the requirements of being designated as a "Naval
Flight Officer." The certificate was awarded on 26 July 1985. |
| Certificate,
Training |
2016.2.72 |
A photocopy of a training
certificate that was issued by the US Navy to Lt. Brad A. Jacobs for
successfully completing the training requirements as a Naval Flight Officer
Candidate at the Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida. The
certificate was issued on 20 July 1984. |
| Certificate,
Training |
2016.2.73 |
A photocopy of a training
certificate that was issued by the US Navy to Ensign Brad A. Jacobs, USNR,
for successfully completing the training requirements as a "Tactical
Navigator" at the Naval Air Training Command, Training Squadron 86 in
Pensacola, Florida. The certificate was issued on 26 July 1985. |
| Clipping,
Magazine |
2015.27.61 |
A magazine clipping from an
unknown periodical during the early to mid 1940s that lists all of the major
divisions of the US Army during World War II. It chronicles the 12 divisions
of the Army. It shows an image of the division's insignia, a brief descriptive
history and the number of the division. In the lower left corner of the
clipping is the text, "As American boys and girls you have every reason
to be proud of each one of these insignia. Give MORE than pride---give your
support!" The primary colors in the clipping are brown, red, light blue,
violet, black, white, yellow, light green,. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.27.62 |
A newspaper clipping that
displays all of the ranks and insignia of the US Navy and the US Marine Corps
during World War II. It was a full-colored advertisement. In the center of
the page is a picture of an US Navy battleship. At the top of the page is the
title, "Insignia of the U.S. Navy." This public service
advertisement was ran in, "The Detroit News Pictorial" on January
10, 1943. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.27.63 |
A newspaper clipping that
displays all of the ranks and insignia of the US Army during World War II. It
was a full-colored advertisement. In the center of the page is a picture of
an American flag. A noteworthy annotation is the American flag in its artistic
illustration only displays 42 full or partially visible white stars on the
blue field whereas the flag of that period had 48 stars. At the top of the
page is the title, "Insignia of the U.S. Army." The insignia
displayed are "General Commands, Service Commands, Divisions,
Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men's Ratings,
Branch of Service Insignia, Army Corp" and more "Divisions."
There are also two clip art of the US Army logo insignia [above the right
corner of the American flag] and an image of a running US infantryman. This
public service advertisement was ran in, "The Detroit News
Pictorial" on January 3, 1943. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.27.64 |
A newspaper clipping that
displays pictures James R. Fulkert in "Don's Hair Port" barber shop
in Port Clinton, Ohio. Mr .Fulkert was a regular customer there according to
the caption below the photo. James R. Fulkert, was a Sergeant during World
War II. He served in the 427th Night Fighter Squadron of the USAAF in the
China-Burma-India Theater of the war. He was a Radar Technician. Mr Fulkert
passed away on April 11, 2015 at the age of 91 at his home in Port Clinton,
Ohio. Mr. James R. Fulkert is pictured at the far left in this photograph
from the newspaper. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.FIC.5 |
A newspaper clipping that
chronicles the crash of Island Airlines, Ford Tri-Motor "Tin Goose"
airplane on August 21, 1972. It explains the perspectives of the passengers
that were aboard the plane when it crashed. One of the passengers, quoted in
the article, praises the pilot, David St.Clair, for his efforts of getting
passengers safely out of the plane after it crashed. Another passenger,
William O. Wilson [also pictured in this article], carried Mrs. Helen
Szahler, the most severely injured passenger, from the plane after it
crashed. Mr. Wilson was from Columbus. The article lists all of the passenger
aboard the plane the day it crashed accompanied by their address and
injury/injuries suffered. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.FIC.6 |
A newspaper clipping that
chronicles the crash of Island Airlines, Ford Tri-Motor "Tin Goose"
airplane on August 21, 1972. It explains the perspective of the 1928 Ford
Tri-Motor owner, Ralph Dietrick, and his feelings of the crash. It listed the
pilot of the plane as David St.Clair of Oak Harbor, Ohio who was 33 at the
time. According to the article, the passengers who were injured were treated
and released, except for Helen Szahler who was admitted to the hospital for a
fractured pelvis due to the crash. |
| Clipping,
Newspaper |
2015.FIC.7 |
A 1972 newspaper clipping from
the Port Clinton "News Herald" that chronicles the crash of an
Island Airlines, Ford Tri-Motor "Tin Goose" airplane on August 21,
1972. It explains the perspective of the 1928 Ford Tri-Motor owner, Ralph
Dietrick, and his feelings of how the crash could have hurt an adverse effect
upon his air transport business. It chronicles some minor history about the
legendary Ford Tri-Motor and of the heritage around the Lake Erie Islands in
the Port Clinton, Ohio area. |
| Commemorative |
2016.6.6 |
A commemorative envelope
remembering the launch of the Apollo 11 (Columbia) spacecraft landing on the
moon on 20 July 1969 at 4:17 PM (EST). The envelope bears a 6 cent US postage
stamp with Apollo 8 motif. It bears the image of the base of the moon in the
foreground with the earth in the background and the words, "In the
beginning God...; Apollo 8, Six Cents, United States." The cancellation
stamp bears the text, "Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, Jul. 20, 1969,
PM." There is an illustrated image on the left denoting and bearing the
image of the lunar module on the face of the moon accompanied by two
astronauts in their spacesuits walking on the moon. One has an American flag
in his left hand. There is a satellite dish in the background with the
command module, Columbia, orbiting in th background. There is an image of
earth as well. The alphanumeric text on the envelope, from top to bottom,
reads, "Man on the Moon, One small step for man...Giant leap for
mankind; Apollo 11, Lunar module 'Eagle' landed on the moon 4:17 P.M. EDT
July 20, 1969; Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped on the Moon 10:56 P.M. EDT
July 20; Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin return to m module 1:10 A.M. 21 July
EDT; Lift-off from Moon 1:55 P.M.---Rendezvous with 'Columbia' 5:35 P.M. 21
July." Other text: "Box 2296, Huntington, W.V. 25724" |
| Commemorative |
2016.6.8 A-B |
A commemorative envelope
remembering the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 28 January 1986. The
envelope commemorates two dates. The first is a postage cancellation stamp,
stamped over top of a 22 cent US Postage stamp dated January 28, 1986 in the
AM @ Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The design of the stamp is a triangular
symbol with a space shuttle with the words, "Space Shuttle" below
it. To the right of the symbol are the words, "For Benefits on Earth,
NASA." The second date is another cancellation stamp, partially stamped,
over the lower right corner of a 32 cent US postage stamp. The cancellation
stamp's alphanumeric text reads, "Resnik Memorial Station Tenth
Anniversary, 1986-1996, Jan. 28, 1996, Akron, Ohio 44309." In the center
of the text is an image of a Space Shuttle ascending upward. In the lower
right corner is an imprinted image of a Space Shuttle lifting off with an
American flag on a pole in the background. The alphanumeric text on the image
reads, "In Memorandum (on Space Shuttle image), 51-L, We Mourn Seven
Heroes, We Will Miss You Challenger And Remember....., KSC Philatelic
Society, Challenger, Streaking Skyward, Explodes In a Giant Fireball 73.6
Seconds After Liftoff, Killing Crew of Seven." The envelope is white |
| Commemorative |
2016.2.74 |
A framed photocopy commemorative
about Lt. Brad A. Jacobs. It includes two photos (actual photographs), one of
a brass plaque that is a memorial to veterans lives that have been lost
during "military operations but not during times of conflict." On
the right of the plaque is a small brass plaque with Lt Jacobs name, branch
of service and D.O.B. and D.O.D. on it. The photo below is of his parents and
brothers at the dedication ceremony in Veterans Park in Sandusky, Ohio. To
the right of the photos is an obituary of Lt. Jacobs that was published in
the December 1988 edition of the Sandusky Register. Lt. Brad A. Jacobs served
in the United States Navy during the 1980s for 4+ years. He was a native of
Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Perkins High School and went on to Kent
State where after graduation he joined the US Navy. He was stationed at
Whidbey Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor, Washington. He was killed in action,
in 1988, during a night (early morning) training mission when his EA6B
Prowler jet suffered a "burn-out" to their engines and the jet went
down in the Pacific Ocean, killing all other crew members as well. His body
was never recovered, as the wreckage and crew could not be located due to
radar issues aboard the aircraft carrier that the jet/crew were assigned too. |
| Cover,
First Day |
2016.6.2 |
A first day issue of the 1962, 4
cent, Project Mercury postage stamp on a cover dated, February 20, 1962 @
3:30 P.M. at Cape Canaveral, Florida. There is a "Unique
Cancellation" stamp on the cover/envelope as well. It is a round Fleur
like design with imprinted text, "United States, Space Achievements,
Colonel John H. Glenn Jr., First U.S. Astronaut To Circle The Earth."
There is a map of Cape Canaveral and the sites listed are "Moon Rocket
Site, Florida, Atlantic Ocean, Cocoa, Cape Canaveral, Patrick Air Force Base
Other text: "Unique Cancellation, Boerger A-B Covers" |
| Cover,
First Day |
2016.6.3 A-B |
A postage cover commemorating
the return of John Glenn to space on October 29, 1998. It has 32 cent US
postage stamp illustrating what appears to be an outerspace vehicle on the
planet Mars (due to the red terrain) with what appears to be a space station
in the background. The cancel stamp on the 32 cent stamp is of the space
shuttle within a triangular shape. Part of the postage cancellation is of a
date-time stamp that reads, "Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32815;
October 29, 1998, p.m." There is another cancellation stamp just below
the date-time stamp that displays the Discovery space shuttle, but also in
the form of the Friendship 7 space capsule. The alphanumeric text of the
cancellation stamp reads, "From Friendship 7 to STS-95, Launch Station,
1962-1998, John Glenn Returns to Space. Kennedy Space Center, FL. 32815,
October 29, 1998." On the very left the envelope is a printed color
image of John Glenn in an orange space suit with the text, "John Glenn,
Astronaut-Senator, Returns to Space from MA-6/Friendship 7 to
STS-95/Discovery." Inside of the envelope is a biographical data about
Sen. John Glenn and his early life, his time in the Marine Corps, NASA, as a
United States Senator. The title of the card reads, "JOHN GLENN: from
Mercury to Space Shuttle." |
| Diploma |
2016.16.11 |
A diploma from the USAAF
documenting Private Charles S. Moore, Air Corps Unassigned, had
satisfactorily completed the prescribed coursework for becoming an Airplane
Mechanic in the Army Air Forces. It was awarded at Keesler Field,
Mississippi, Army Air Forces Technical Training Command on 21 February 1944. |
| Discharge,
Military |
2015.69.12 |
A reproduction record
documenting and certifying the honorable discharge of Charles S. Moore,
Technical Sergeant, from the United States Army Air Force, ca. 1945. The
honorable discharge is awarded as a testimonial of honest and faithful
service to the veteran's country, namely the United States of America. It was
issued at the separation base at Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio and was signed
by John M. Cremin, Major, USAAF. |
| Discharge,
Military |
2015.104.6 |
An honorable discharge document
from the United States Marine Corps issued to David Laird Brown. Mr. Brown
served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1966
until 1972. He was discharged from active service in 1970.the document reads,
"Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of
America. This is to certify that Sergeant (E-5) David L. Brown, 296423742,
was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps on the 21st day
of April, 1972. The certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and
Faithful Service." It was signed by M.L. Wilkinson, Major, U.S. Marine
Corps. On another section of the discharge paper there is additional text. It
appears to be a form letter from the Marine Corps congratulating David Laird
Brown of the completion of his term of enlistment in the Marine Corps. The
text reads, top section: "United States Marine Corps, Headquarters,
Marine Corps Automated Services Center, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City,
Missouri 64131." Correspondent section: Dear Sgt. D.L. Brown, the
attached discharge certificate is furnished as a fitting testimonial of your
honorable service. It signifies that you have served your country and Corps
in a proficient and industrious manner in the performance of duty. On behalf
of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, please accept our best wishes in your
civilian pursuits and for many years of health and happiness. Signed: M. L.
Wilkinson, Major, U. S. Marine Corps, Officer in Charge, Class III Reserve
The address section that indicates where the post office sent this document
is: Sgt. D. L. Brown, 296423742 USMCR, 4023 Barclay Dr., Port Clinton, OH
43452 |
| Documents |
PH.15.1 |
This collection consists of
documents from World War 11 and Post World War 11. As well as, personal and
military photographs. This collection also features various periodicals and a
scrap-book created by Bernard Coburn is included. Coburn's archives are from
World War 11 time period, as well as post World War 11 for his veteran
affairs. William S. Grieves, the step son of Bernard Coburn also participated
in active duty for the effort of World War 11. Grieves archives consist of
mainly post World War 11. Grieves participated in the reconstruction of the
Philippines after World War 11, and received many awards for his
contribution. |
| Documents |
PH.15.2 |
This collection includes various
documents and records from Lynn R. Emerson, a survivor of Pearl Harbor. This
collection includes many of his dedications with the Pearl Harbor Survivors
Association. Emerson's papers were collected over the years of travels by
attending the different events put on by PHSA. The entirety of the collection
features pamphlets and brochures that would have been handed out at the
ceremonies. Other items include periodicals, hotel items, receipts,
photographs, and letters. |
| Documents |
CA.15.1 |
This collection was donated by
Bill Meixner, a local historian from Cleveland Ohio. Included are items about
the Cleveland National Air Races as well as, periodicals with dates beginning
in the 1920s. Other items in the collection consists of printed works by
Charles H Hubbell, various articles, photographs, and printed materials. This
collection forms of insight into beginnings of aeration in Cleveland Ohio. It
shows how the sport blossomed and continually grow each year until its demise
in 1949. |
| Documents |
CA.16.1 |
This collection features
archival papers donated to the Liberty Aviation Museum by Albert Layton, who
resides in the Port Clinton, Ohio area. This collection was donated to the
Liberty Aviation Museum on September 15, 2015. The content of this collection
features personal archives, models and templates, periodicals, publications,
air maps, as well as postcards and photographs. The personal archives listed
are for Fred J. Schrenk. Schrenk worked in the aviation industry for many
years, and was stationed at countless airplane control towers across the
United States. Items like civilian personnel pamphlets, training questions
from April 9, 1945, and an Army Air Forces radio facility chart from June 15,
1945 are the main paper items in the Fred J Schrenk folder. |
| Documents |
PH.16.1 |
This collection consists of
archives relating to early aviation in the Firelands (Erie, Huron and Lorain
Counties) area. Some items that are included in this collection consist of
the following; newspaper articles, periodicals, personal notes, photocopies,
maps, postcards, a scrapbook, public presentation on early aviation and a
display board. This collection highlights early aviation as well as
involvement in cultural and historical groups in the Firelands area. This
collection shows how vast Janet Senne's involvement in aviation history,
aviation, events, and characters were. A large majority of these archives
were gathered by Senne herself in preparation for a 2003 presentation
entitled 'Firelands Flyers, the Early Birds' This presentation offered a
detailed history of the lively aviation scene found in the Sandusky, Ohio
area between the years 1910 and 1919. Over many decades, Mrs. Senne focused
on notable movements, buildings, characters, and events found in Northern
Ohio history. This focus resulted in many talks and also presentations in
alternative modes such as puppet shows, docent roles, and model building
lectures. |
| Documents |
MH.16.2 |
A set of nine (9) folders in an
archival box. Within these folders there are there are various paper items
including the following: individual flight records, USAAF reserve papers,
educational books, instruction manuals, spiral notebooks, military orders,
certificates, diplomas, I.D. cards, photographs, air maps and various
military and personal records. These items feature different subject
contents, some of which include the following; military, aviation, and
postcards in relation to different travels. All of these items are from the
time frame of the 1940's through the 1980s, mainly the 1940s. This collection
provides personal/professional insight into the history of Barney Schwarzer's
military life during his time as a military instructor in radar observation
and bombardier training in the USAAF during World War II. Some documents
offer a small insight into his life during post-war years as well. |
| Editorial |
2015.32.9 |
A newspaper column by Harry Van
Stack in the Sandusky Register, Sandusky, Ohio from Saturday, August 11, 1962
concerning the character and achievements of Reinhardt N. Ausmus during his
career and early days of aviation. |
| Envelope |
2015.60.5 |
A return envelope for the
examination answer sheet or grade card of Course 4261, Weapons Mechanic that
was taken through Extension Course Institute of the USAF through Gunter Air
Force Base, Alabama. No postage was necessary as it was prepaid by the Department
of the US Air Force. The return address was the same as the destination
address, "Extension Course Institute, USAF; United States Air Force;
Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama." |
| Envelope |
2016.10.3 |
One envelope issued by the
Cleveland National Air Races to a local Berea, Ohio resident. Apparently the
resident, Mr. D.R. Haberman(?), prepaid his admission dues. There is an
advertisement on the left for WGAR 1220 AM out of Cleveland. They,
apparently, broadcasted coverage of the Air Races, but also advertised that
they broadcasted the games for the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns and
were a CBS affiliate. |
| Examination |
2015.60.2 |
An examination for Course 4261,
Weapons Mechanic that was taken through Extension Course Institute of the
USAF through Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. This examination was created in
1960 and officially implemented in January 1961. It covered aircraft weapons
such as the .50 caliber machine gun and the M61 20-MM gun as well as the
explosive device for the ejcetion seat of an aircraft. It was a 100 question,
multiple choice test. |
| Form,
Order |
2016.10.4 |
One order form/brochure that
allowed an individual(s) to pre-order admission tickets for the 1935
Cleveland National Air Races that were held from August 30 to September 2,
1935. The form/brochure is printed on white paper with red and blue ink. The
general admission price (with no guaranteed seat) was $.50 with Free Parking.
Advanced ticket sales for Grandstands A-E ranged from $1.50 to $3.00 a
ticket; Individual Box Seats were $6.00 a ticket and Season Reserved Seats
for Grandstand D or E were $9.00 a ticket. Payment was to be sent to National
Air Races of Cleveland, Inc., 103 Terminal Tower Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio. The
brochure section explained directions to the airport, a typical daily
program, the action, speed and thrills, international competition, military
involvement, a night program, the special day events and other information. |
| Handbill |
2015.30.6 |
A handbill detailing the events
of the Friday, August 31, 1934 Cleveland National Air Races show. There were
three events for the day, the "Free-For-All", "Straight-Away-
Speed Dash" and the "Louis William Greve Trophy Race." The
first two races were for the 375 cu. in. series and the last race, the trophy
race, was for the 550 cu. in. series. The Gulf Refining Corporation was major
sponsor for that year's event. These were closed course events. There were 19
entries for that day's races. There is handwritten entries, in pencil,
recording the progress of the days events. |
| Handbill |
2015.30.7 |
A handbill detailing the events
of the Saturday, September 1, 1934 Cleveland National Air Races show. There
were four events for the day, the "Free-For-All for 200 cu. in. motor
series", "Free-For-All for 300 cu. in. motor series, "Straight-Away-
Speed Dash for the 550 cu. in. motor series" and the "Louis William
Greve Trophy Race for the 550 cu. in. motor series." These were closed
course events. There were 27 entries for that day's races. There is
handwritten entries, in pencil, recording the progress of the days events. |
| Handbill |
2015.30.8 |
A handbill detailing the events
of the Sunday, September 2, 1934 Cleveland National Air Races show. There
were three events for the day, the "Free-For-All for 200 cu. in. motor
series", "Louis William Greve Trophy Race for the 550 cu. in. motor
series" and the "Free-For-All for 1000 cu. in. motor series."
These were closed course events. There were 21 entries for that day's races.
There is handwritten entries, in pencil, recording the progress of the days
events. |
| Handbill |
2015.30.9 A-B |
A handbill detailing the events
of the Monday, September 3, 1934 Cleveland National Air Races show. There
were two events for the day, the "Free-For-All for 375 cu. in. motor
series", and the Charles E. Thompson Trophy Race." These were closed
course events. There were 12 entries for that day's races. There is
handwritten entries, in pencil, recording the progress of the days events and
entry, the word "dead" is handwritten beside the name, Doug Davis.
Douglas Davis was killed in an airplane crash during one of the races of that
year's events. In the second race of that day, the "Charles E. Thompson
Trophy Race," the handwritten text indicates that world-famous, Col.
Roscoe Turner was the first-place trophy winner of that race. It was
considered. "Event No. 14." Additionally, there is a ticket stub
from that day's races stapled to this handbill. It was ticket "no.
25708" at Gate 6 in the Preferred Grandstand. The cost of the ticket
entry fee was $2.00." (A) Handbill (B) Ticket Stub |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.123 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.124 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.125 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.126 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.127 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.128 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.129 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.130 |
Leaflet 2094, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people in mid-1945 what unconditional
surrender would mean to them. The militarist leaders of Japan had used the
term, "unconditional surrender" to motivate the citizens of Japan
to fight on because defeat would mean disgrace for the people and humiliation
for the emperor. This idea became a powerful psychological weapon for the
militarists. It is a two sided leaflet, To remind the Japanese people that
they were partners with a losing ally who could no longer tie up considerable
numbers of American troops in Europe, the leaflet depicted German, General
Alfred Jodl, signing the instrument of surrender for Nazi Germany at the
close of World War II in the European Theater. The Japanese text to the right
of the photo of him reads: "Germany surrendered unconditionally to the
Allied Forces on 7 May 1945. General Gustav Jodl, Wehrmacht Chief of Staff
signed for the Germans." The photo below pictures a group of German people
standing in the outdoors. The text to the right reads: "Smiling German
civilians wave white flags of surrender at soldiers of the 94th Infantry
Division of the U.S. 3rd Army." The reverse side of the leaflet depicts
an image of President Harry Truman and various Japanese aircraft, artillery
and military vehicles. The Japanese text on this side reads:
"Unconditional Surrender means simply the laying down of arms."
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States said in a message to the
Japanese people: "Unconditional Surrender is a purely military term
meaning only the yielding of arms. It does not entail enslavement. It does
not entail the extermination of the Japanese people. These thoughts have been
injected only by your former Premier, General Koiso, as an ignoble device to
compel your people to continue a hopeless war." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.132 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.133 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.134 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.135 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.136 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Leaflet |
2014.15.137 |
Leaflet 2090, a communication
document used to convey to the Japanese people, mid-1945, to consider the
hopeless war they continued to wage. It was created to destroy the people's
confidence in the Japanese militarists. Office of War Information records indicate
that 2.6 million copies of this leaflet were printed. One side of the leaflet
has an illustration of the twelve most prominent Japanese military leaders
and militarists of Japan. There is caption above the image, which translated,
reads in English: "Military leaders of Japan. Can you convince the
people that you are able to defend the soil, the waters, and the skies of
Japan?" Upper right corner: "NO. 2090" Reverse side of the
leaflet has an image of President Harry Truman in a sitting position, reading
from a piece of paper. The Japanese text translated to English reads:
"Did you not in the past solemnly declare that you would defend Guam,
Tinian, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the last barricade on the way
to Tokyo? Did you not promise in the past, that our planes would not violate
the skies of Japan? Were you able to keep these promises? Let me assure you
again and again that my country is determined to fight this war to its
predestined end and I cannot find any who thinks that our victory will be to
hard and too costly to win. Your future lies in your own hands. You can
choose between a wasteful unclean death for many of your forces, or a peace
with honor." |
| Letter |
2015.69.11 |
A letter of commendation to Mrs.
Charles S. Moore, the spouse of Charles S. Moore, from Gen. George C. Kenney,
United States Army, Southwest Pacific Theater [WWII], commending her husband
for meritorious achievement in sustained operational flights and being
awarded the Air Medal as a result of this service. He flew in aerial bombing
missions from January 11, 1945 until March 5, 1945 against enemy
installations and shipping and supply bases. |
| Letter,
Personal |
2014.64.1 |
A letter from Lt. Leo C.
Rosselot Jr. to his mother on 30 September, 1943 detailing a World War II
bombing raid by the B-24 known as the "Wake Island Sleeper" on
Tarawa, an island in the Pacific Ocean. The remainder of the letter makes a
detailed account of his B-24 Bomber's fight with Japanese Zeros and how their
aircraft was severely damaged during the attack, flight crew members injured,
engine failing and crash landing on the Pacific Island of Nanumea. All flight
crew personnel survived the crash. |
| Letter,
Personal |
2016.2.68 |
A personal letter written from a
US Navy aviator to home. This letter was written by Lt. Brad A. Jacobs, ca.
1985-88, to his parents, William "Bill" and Bert Jacobs. He wrote
that his ship has just crossed the equator on its way to Diego Garcia, due
south of India in the Indian Ocean. He stated that they would be anchored
there, just off the coast, for about a month. He said that there was not much
on or around the island, but a plethora of sea snakes, coconut crabs and
sharks (Diego Garcia is an atoll that houses a large military base where the
US Navy and US military forces have had a presence for decades). He also
stated that he received their letter rather quickly and requested that they
send brownies and cookies, but send enough for him to share with his fellow
aviators as well. This letter is actually a photocopy of the original letter,
as the original letter is still in possession of his parents, William and
Bert Jacobs. |
| Letter,
Personal |
2016.30.23 A-B |
One personal letter, dated 29
June 1919, from a M. Louise Herin(?) in Luxembourg to 1st Lieutenant Joseph
G. Willis. Joe G. Willis served in Europe during World War I as an officer in
a US Army, Machine Gun Battalion. The letter seems to be from a female friend
who states that she will miss him and wishes him the best as he returns to
the United States after the war. She states that it will be hard to forget
him, sent him a picture of herself for him as a remembrance and asks that he
writes her from time to time and visit if possible. [Signed, M. Louise]. The
original envelope still accompanies the letter. The handwritten text on the
envelope reads, Express (it is underlined), 1st Lieut. J.G. Willis, 5th
Division, Ellange (underlined), Dispatch Station (in parentheses)." The
word, "Expres" is stamped in the upper left corner. In the lower
left corner are two canceled Luxembourg postage stamps (one is green, one is
brown). The postage cancellation stamps reads in part, "Luxembourg."
There is a large red X through the address section. On the reverse of the
envelope are two more cancellation stamps and a handwritten name and address
that reads, "M.L. Herin(?), Boulev. [Boulevard] ?????? ??,
Luxembourg." (A) Letter (B) Envelope |
| Letter,
Personal |
2016.30.24 A-C |
One personal letter, dated 10
November 1918, from 1st Lieutenant Joseph G. Willis's, Aunt Margaret. Joe G.
Willis served in Europe during World War I as an officer in a US Army,
Machine Gun Battalion. The letter seems to be a retelling of the fairy tale of
Prince Charming and Cinderella The original envelope still accompanies the
letter. The handwritten text on the envelope reads, 15 MG Bn (in red ink],
Lieut. Joseph Willis, 324th Machine Gun Bn., a.p.a. 762, American
Expeditionary Forces (the 324th Machine Gun Bn., a.p.a. 762 is crossed out in
red ink and was replaced with handwritten text in black ink, "15 MG C.
B" (like representing 15th Machine Gun Battalion). The envelope has a
cancelled 3 cent [purple] stamp with George Washington's head. The
cancellation stamp reads, "Circleville, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2-30 PM,
1918." The reverse side of the envelope reads, "From[:] 120 East
Mill St. Circleville, Ohio. U.S.A." The letter and envelope were written
in blue ink. (A) Letter (Pt. 1) (B) Letter (Pt. 2) (C) Envelope |
| Letter,
Recognition |
2016.16.12 |
A form letter from Gen. George
C. Kenny's office, during the closing days of World War II, to Tech. Sgt.
Charles S. Moore's wife, denoting the fact of being awarded the Air Medal for
courageous service and meritorious achievement while participating in aerial
bombing missions in the Southwest Pacific Area from 11 January 1945 to 5
March 1945. The letter also denoted how proud the General was of her husband
and other American servicemen like him for their courage and resourcefulness
during our time of war in the Pacific Theater. |
| List |
2015.60.6 |
A shipping list for the Course
4261, Weapons Mechanic that was taken through Extension Course Institute of
the USAF through Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. The shipping list indicated
that the following materials were included in the shipment: a. Volume 4,
Course 4621 (Dec. 60 Ed.) b. Examination (Form D) c. Answer Sheet, Envelope
& Grade Card |
| Magazine |
2016.4.9.10 |
This is a 'Life' magazine that
was issued on December 22, 1941 and is Vol. 11 No. 25. The content of the
magazine provides an insight into the beginning of World War 11. Also found
in this book are, articles and photographs pertaining to major events and
details of World War 11. Propaganda and marketing of 1940's is included in
the magazine. The illustrations and design shows how design has changed since
the 1940's. |
| Magazine |
2016.4.1 |
This Life magazine entitled Air
Power, from December 1, 1941, features a Boeing B-17 on the cover. The B-17
was one of the standard heavy bombers for the Army Air Force during WW11.
This book has many advertisements and propaganda from the 1940's. Some of the
content in this magazine features items about the beginnings of a large baby
boom in the population. Other subject titles feature the Army Air Force
expanding their overall men count in the next two years, as well as new
tactics and technology being put into effect. This book provides a glimpse
into the lives and events of the people 1941. |
| Magazine |
2016.4.9 |
This Wings magazine from 1979
features news, photographs and other content pertaining to aviation. Some of
the subject of the article in this issue are the following, one about a great
scandal in Canadian aviation, another referring to airborne cobra pt111, and
additionally another about the combat careers of two Japanese Ki 44 Aces.
There are also many other articles and subjects throughout. The cover of this
particular issue features a North American P-51D. |
| Magazine |
2016.2.31 |
A naval association publication
about the US Navy, ships, vessels, aircraft and etc. This particular issue
featured the F/A-18, The Air University, Air-to-Air Helicopter Combat,
interviews and etc. |
| Magazine |
2016.12.9.1-39 |
A collection of Life magazines
and Air Trails magazines. There are 37 Life magazines covering the spans of
1941, 1947 and 1948; 2 magazines covering a small period of 1942. Scope of
Issue Dates: 1941: Life Magazine: 1 December Issue 1942: Air Trails: April
Issue May Issue 1947: Life Magazine: 12 May Issue 4 August Issue 26 May Issue
11 August Issue 2 June Issue 18 August Issue 9 June Issue 25 August Issue (2)
16 June Issue 1 September Issue 23 June Issue 15 September Issue 30 June
Issue 22 September Issue 7 July Issue 29 September Issue 14 July Issue 13
October Issue 21 July Issue 20 October Issue 28 July Issue 27 October Issue 3
November Issue 10 November Issue 17 November Issue 1 December Issue 22
December Issue 1948: Life Magazine: 23 February Issue 29 March Issue 19 April
Issue 17 May Issue 19 July Issue 26 July Issue 2 August Issue 30 August Issue
20 September Issue |
| Map |
2014.63.27 |
This is a joint operation
graphic map of Baghdad, Iraq and its surrounding area that was compiled in
July 2000 by the DGIA, Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom. The maps states
that this was a "limited distribution" map. It states that "UK
officials are not to release or reveal this document outside UK Government
Service without prior permission from DGIA (UK)." This map was
apparently used in joint operations during military operation in Iraq. It
indicates maximum elevations above sea level and impediments such as power
lines, towers and etc. for military pilots when flying over or near the city. |
| Map |
2015.60.7 |
A map reprint of the Verdun
Battlefields during World War I. This map was a tourist souvenir purchased
while traveling France. It seems to be printed on a heavy tissue paper. It is
printed in dark blue. This map shows where the German lines were as of July
11, 1916. The Battle of Verdun in 1916 was the longest single battle of World
War One. The casualties from Verdun and the impact the battle had on the
French Army was a primary reason for the British starting the Battle of the
Somme in July 1916 in an effort to take German pressure off of the French at
Verdun. The Battle of Verdun started on February 21, 1916 and ended on
December 16, 1916. It made General Philippe Pétain a hero in France. The
estimated total casualties of the Battle for Verdun was massive. It is said
that the French lost over 360,000 and the Germans nearly 340,000 in a period
of approximately 300 days of battle. |
| Map |
2014.15.121 |
One map of Japan, ca. 1944. It
is titled, "Indispensable Map of Japan and its Possessions, In Beautiful
Colors." The map included the Japanese Empire, the Philippine Islands,
Southeast Asia, Dutch East Indies, Hawaii, other small Pacific Islands and a
Gazeteer of the world. This map was of Japan during World War II. |
| Map,
Aeronautical |
2015.84.1 |
An AAF aeronautical chart from
December 1945 of the Lake Erie region. The map displays all of Lake Erie, the
northern half of Ohio, southeastern Michigan, southern Canada, western
Pennsylvania and the northwestern tip of New York. The map was for use of pilots
and navigators while flying in the Lake Erie region and told the location of
landplane facilities, seaplane facilities, aviation lighting beacons, mooring
masts, air defense zones, vital defense areas, air navigation hazards, (i.e.
danger, caution and prohibited areas that were used as firing ranges for
testing weapons from land based locations and coastal defenses), civil
airways, radio fan markers, marine radiobeacons, rapid direction finder
stations, radio communication stations, transmission lines, rescue boats,
cities, villages. rivers/streams, lakes, swamps/marshes, relief features of
the land and etc. |
| Memoir |
2016.34.7 |
One typed memoir of the
experiences of George Holasek, WWII veteran, who served in the US Navy on PT
Boat 167. His boat and crew sailed and conducted missions in the South
Pacific in and around the Solomon Islands. He began by describing his
experience of being drafted into the Navy and sent through boot camp. He was
then shipped to the Northeast US where he awaited orders and participated in
training on Packard V12 gasoline engines. He was assigned to a PT Boat crew
as a Machinist Mate, basically the mechanic for the boats engines and his
battle station was on a dual barrel 50 cal. gun. He describes battles and
missions and the like in this memoir. At the end of the memoir, is a photo of
him sitting beside the PT Boat model that he assembled from balsa wood in the
early 1960s. He was said to have completed the model boat on 23 November
1963, the day of JFK's assassination. |
| Menu |
2015.49.1 |
A 1979 menu from the airlines
corporation, Air France. The front cover has a hot air balloon design on it.
The menu selections included: Aperitifs [Cocktails]: Whisky, Gin, Vodka,
Porto, Bourbon, Quinquina Rye, Vermouth, Apertifs Anises Daiquri, Punch Blanc,
Planteur, Dry Martini, Manhattan Dejeuner [Lunch]: Terrine De Foie Gras
[Terrine of fresh foie gras (goose liver)], Aspic De Bouillabaisse A La
Rouille [Sea fishes in jelly with mayonnaise], Chateaubriand Saute Au Poivre
Vert [Sauteed prime tenderloin with green pepper corn], Supreme De Volaille
Mere Blanc [Breast of Poultry "Mere Blanc"], Pommes Cretan [Sauteed
potatoes with thyme], Subric D epinards [Mashed spinaches], Salade Lorette
[Lorette Salad], Plateau De Fromages De France [Selection of French Cheese],
Succes [Pastry sucees], Corbeille De Fruits [Basket of fresh fruit] Cafe Du
Bresil [Coffee] Vins De France [Wines France], Champagne, Digestifs
[digestive] Collation [ hors-d'œuvre, appetizer] Nos Boeing 747 sont tous
équipés d'un, situé soit à l'arrière de la cabine de Classe, soit au salon du
pont supérieur Il reste ouvert durant tout le vol et notre personnel de bord
sera heuruex de vous y accueillir; toutefois, pendant le service du repas,
vous pourrez en disposer librement. [A bar is installed on each of our Boeing
747s, whether it iis to the rear of the First Class compartment or in the
upper deck lounge. It is open throughout the flight. A member of our cabin
staff will be happy to serve you the drinks of your choice except during
meal-time, when we ask you to help yourself.] The page to left of the menu
reads, Air France, Paris-New York, En Boeing 747." The back of the menu
translated text from French reads, "Edited by the advertising department
and creativity of Air France, 2-79 printing, Debar, Reims, Code 05344
R." |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.1 |
One five pesos piece of currency
from the Philipines during World War II during the Japanese occupation of the
country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency from the Philippines
that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors call this Japanese
Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the hundreds and thousands
by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War II. Japan captured the
Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used all of the Philippine
money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5 million dollars) that
they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel and weapons for their
war machine. In place of the hard money they stole, they issued their own
Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was virtually worthless and
still does not possess much value today form a collector's standpoint. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.2 |
One five pesos piece of currency
from the Philipines during World War II during the Japanese occupation of the
country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency from the Philippines
that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors call this Japanese
Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the hundreds and thousands
by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War II. Japan captured the
Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used all of the Philippine
money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5 million dollars) that
they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel and weapons for their
war machine. In place of the hard money they stole, they issued their own
Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was virtually worthless and
still does not possess much value today form a collector's standpoint. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.3 |
One five pesos piece of currency
from the Philipines during World War II during the Japanese occupation of the
country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency from the Philippines
that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors call this Japanese
Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the hundreds and thousands
by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War II. Japan captured the
Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used all of the Philippine
money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5 million dollars) that
they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel and weapons for their
war machine. In place of the hard money they stole, they issued their own
Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was virtually worthless and
still does not possess much value today form a collector's standpoint. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.4 |
One five centavos piece of
currency from the Philippines during World War II during the Japanese
occupation of the country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency
from the Philippines that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors
call this Japanese Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the
hundreds and thousands by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War
II. Japan captured the Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used
all of the Philippine money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5
million dollars) that they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel
and weapons for their war machine. In place of the hard money they stole,
they issued their own Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was
virtually worthless and still does not possess much value today form a
collector's standpoint. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.5 |
One five centavos piece of
currency from the Philippines during World War II during the Japanese
occupation of the country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency
from the Philippines that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors
call this Japanese Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the
hundreds and thousands by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War
II. Japan captured the Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used
all of the Philippine money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5
million dollars) that they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel
and weapons for their war machine. In place of the hard money they stole,
they issued their own Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was
virtually worthless and still does not possess much value today form a
collector's standpoint. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.6 |
One five centavos piece of
currency from the Philippines during World War II during the Japanese
occupation of the country from 1940-1945. This is the most common currency
from the Philippines that the average collector is likely to have. Collectors
call this Japanese Invasion Money, or JIM. These were brought home by the
hundreds and thousands by servicemen serving in the Pacific during World War
II. Japan captured the Philippines Islands in late 1940. In 1941 they used
all of the Philippine money, coins, U.S. currency and bullion (approx. 20.5
million dollars) that they captured on the island to buy supplies, food, fuel
and weapons for their war machine. In place of the hard money they stole,
they issued their own Japanese Government centavos and pesos which was
virtually worthless and still does not possess much value today form a
collector's standpoint. On reverse side is handwritten alpha-numeric text
that reads, "Art Carnicom, Aug 1945." It is likely this was the
veteran that brought this note home from the war. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.7 |
One 20 Yuan piece of currency
from China. It is printed and dated at the bottom, "Shanghai,
1930." These were brought home by American servicemen serving in the
China-Burma conflict, the Flying Tigers before and during World War II. The
note reads "20" on each corner. One end, "N.D." Down the
center is the text, "The Central Bank of China, Promises to Pay the
Bearer on Demand at its Office Here, 20 Twenty Customs Gold Units, CG784837.
[A Signature] General Manager, [A Signature] Asst. General Manager, 20,
Shanghai, 1930, American Bank Note Company" There is an image of the
Central Bank of China on the note. The note appears to resemble American
currency in color, paper type and ink. On the reverse side of the note is an
image of a Chinese leader and Chinese text that is untranslated. The primary
colors of the note are green, red and white. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.8 |
One 20 Yuan piece of currency
from China. It is printed and dated at the bottom, "Shanghai,
1930." These were brought home by American servicemen serving in the
China-Burma conflict, the Flying Tigers before and during World War II. The
note reads "20" on each corner. One end, "N.D." Down the
center is the text, "The Central Bank of China, Promises to Pay the
Bearer on Demand at its Office Here, 20 Twenty Customs Gold Units, MG035967.
[A Signature] General Manager, [A Signature] Asst. General Manager, 20,
Shanghai, 1930, American Bank Note Company" There is an image of the
Central Bank of China on the note. The note appears to resemble American
currency in color, paper type and ink. On the reverse side of the note is an
image of a Chinese leader and Chinese text that is untranslated. The primary
colors of the note are green, red and white. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.9 |
One 10 Yuan piece of currency
from China. It is printed and dated at the bottom, "Shanghai,
1930." These were brought home by American servicemen serving in the
China-Burma conflict, the Flying Tigers before and during World War II. The
note reads "10" on each corner. One end, "N.D." Down the
center is the text, "The Central Bank of China, Promises to Pay the
Bearer on Demand at its Office Here, 10 Ten Customs Gold Units, ZL868275. [A
Signature] General Manager, [A Signature] Asst. General Manager, 10,
Shanghai, 1930, American Bank Note Company" There is an image of the
Central Bank of China on the note. The note appears to resemble American
currency in color, paper type and ink. On the reverse side of the note is an
image of a Chinese leader and Chinese text that is untranslated. The primary
colors of the note are green, red and white. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.10 |
One 10 Yuan piece of currency
from China. It is printed and dated at the bottom, "Shanghai,
1930." These were brought home by American servicemen serving in the
China-Burma conflict, the Flying Tigers before and during World War II. The
note reads "10" on each corner. One end, "N.D." Down the
center is the text, "The Central Bank of China, Promises to Pay the
Bearer on Demand at its Office Here, 10 Ten Customs Gold Units, AB994609. [A
Signature] General Manager, [A Signature] Asst. General Manager, 10,
Shanghai, 1930, American Bank Note Company" There is an image of the
Central Bank of China on the note. The note appears to resemble American
currency in color, paper type and ink. On the reverse side of the note is an
image of a Chinese leader and Chinese text that is untranslated. The primary
colors of the note are green, red and white. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.11 |
One 50 Yen Japanese bank note.
It has an image of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms. It was printed in 1938. The
Japanese text is untranslated. On the reverse side in light green ink is the
number, "50" and untranslated Japanese text. It is a World War II
era piece of currency. Its primary colors are dark green, light green, red,
yellow. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.12 |
One Bank of Indochina bank note,
ca. 1925-1939. The denomination is "cent piastres" which is
equivalent to 100 hundred US dollars. The serial numbers of the note are
"582, L .126 and 03135582." The text on the bank note is French and
reads, "Banque De L'Indochine, Cent Piastres, Payables En Especes Au
Porteur, Le President, Le Directeur General, L'article 139 du code penal
punit des travaux forces ceux qui auront contrefait or falsifie les billets
de banque autorisees par la loi." On the lower left corner of the note
is "Roque FEC." and in the lower right corner, "Rita SC."
All of which (in order of typed text) translated reads, "Bank of
Indochina, hundred dollars, payable in cash to the bearer, The President, The
Director General, Section 139 of the Penal Code punishes those forces will
work counterfeit or falsify the authorized bank notes by law, Castling FEC.
and Rita SC." The back of the note reads and translated is, "Mot
Trom Bac (One Hundred Bac) and there is an image of Governor Joseph François
Dupleix, one of the former colony governors of French Indochina. The
signatures on the note are, "The President," Borduge and the other
"The Director General," Baudouin. This particular note was the last
in the series, Series P-51D, which was ca. 1938. The note was from French
Indochina, which is modern day, Vietnam. |
| Money,
Paper |
2015.27.13 |
One Bank of Indochina bank note,
ca. 1925-1939. The denomination is "cent piastres" which is
equivalent to 100 hundred US dollars. The serial numbers of the note are
"121, E .129 and 03204121." The text on the bank note is French and
reads, "Banque De L'Indochine, Cent Piastres, Payables En Especes Au
Porteur, Le President, Le Directeur General, L'article 139 du code penal
punit des travaux forces ceux qui auront contrefait or falsifie les billets
de banque autorisees par la loi." On the lower left corner of the note
is "Roque FEC." and in the lower right corner, "Rita SC."
All of which (in order of typed text) translated reads, "Bank of
Indochina, hundred dollars, payable in cash to the bearer, The President, The
Director General, Section 139 of the Penal Code punishes those forces will
work counterfeit or falsify the authorized bank notes by law, Castling FEC.
and Rita SC." The back of the note reads and translated is, "Mot
Trom Bac (One Hundred Bac) and there is an image of Governor Joseph François
Dupleix, one of the former colony governors of French Indochina. The
signatures on the note are, "The President," Borduge and the other
"The Director General," Baudouin. This particular note was the last
in the series, Series P-51D, which was ca. 1938. The note was from French
Indochina, which is modern day, Vietnam. |
| Newsletter |
2015.60.8 |
A newsletter concerning the news
of the 164th Ohio Air National Guard from September 16, 1962. They are
stationed out of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. They are still in active
service. The news in this newsletter concerned the crash of a 164th F-84F where
the pilot escaped injury. The passage of legislation for the recalling of
reserves. The US Senate Armed Services Committee approved President Kennedy's
request for authority to activate up to 150,000 members of the Ready Reserve
for a year without declaring a national emergency. The vote was unanimous.
Moreover, about the upcoming celebration of the USAFs 15th birthday that was
celebrated on September 18, 1962 and also the dedication of the first nuclear
power plant in the USAF designated to provide 1,000 kilowatts of power to
operate the radars of the Air Defense Command's 731st Radar Squadron that
operated on Warren Peak near Sundance, Wyoming. The power plant was closed in
1968 due to budget cuts from the government. |
| Newsletter |
2016.6.4 |
An October 1998 newsletter from
the United Space Alliance (USA) corporation. This particular newsletter
featured an article about John Glenn, former astronaut and senator from Ohio,
returning to space in the Space Shuttle Discovery on 29 October 1998. Glenn
was the first astronaut to orbit the earth on 20 February 1962. On the
obverse of the newsletter. front cover, is a canceled 32 cent, US postage
stamp with a Kennedy Space Center cancellation. The cancellation stamp reads,
"Kennedy Space Center, FL., 32815; Oct 29, 1998." The postage stamp
displays a futuristic scene of a communal living area on what appears to be a
red terrain, plausibly Mars, with a spaceship flying over head. The
newsletter relates the mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998 to
support operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and research
projects on microgravity and Glenn was to conduct a series of investigations
designed to better understand the correlation between the aging process on
Earth and the physiological effects of space flight on elder people. The
newsletter also published an article about where people were and what they
were doing when John Glenn made his first flight to space and orbited the
earth. The USA Update newsletter is a bi-monthly publication for the
employees of United Space Alliance. USA is a company jointly owned by the
Boeing Aircraft Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. |
| Newsletter |
2016.6.9 |
A copy of the 23 July 1969, NASA
Spaceport News newsletter remembering and commemorating the 51-L Space
Shuttle Challenger disaster, featuring the photos of Dick Scobee (Commander,
1939-86), Mike Smith (Pilot, 1945-86), Christa McAuliffe (Teacher in Space,
1948-86), "El" Onizuka (Mission Specialist, 1948-86),
"Judy" Resnik (Mission Specialist, 1949-86), "Ron" McNair
(Mission Specialist, 1950-86), "Greg" Jarvis (Payload Specialist,
1944-86). The center of the newsletter displays a picture of the Space
Shuttle prior to liftoff. At the top of the newsletter photo it reads,
"Rejoice, though for a little while I've gone, That I were here so
long..." At the top of the cover is other alphanumeric imprinted text,
"Spaceport News (Space Shuttle Logo), Vol. 15, No. 3, John F. Kennedy
Space Center, NASA; 51-L...Hail and Farewell." There is a special
cancellation stamp over a 22 cent US postage stamp (stamp has an American
flag with the US Capitol building below it). Cancellation stamp imprinted
text: "Kennedy Space Center 32815, Jan 28, 1987" |
| Newspaper |
2015.40.1 |
The "Toledo Times"
newspaper, dated August 15, 1945, proclaiming the surrender of Japan ending
World War II and the conflict in the Pacific Theater. The headline reads,
"Japan Surrenders, WAR ENDS! Japan has surrendered. This announcement from
the White House was made by President Truman, climaxing a feverish day of
diplomatic activity. Simultaneously the word that history's greatest war was
at an end was made in London, Moscow and Chunking, China." |
| Newspaper |
2015.40.2 |
The "Toledo Blade"
newspaper, dated May 8, 1945, proclaiming the surrender of Germany ending
World War II in the European Theater. The headline reads, "V-E
Day--War's End Official, Truman Proclaims: Europe War Over! Washington, May 8
(AP) ---President Truman today proclaimed complete and unconditional victory
in Europe. And in a V-E proclamation had said: "Our blows will continue
until the Japanese lay down their arms in unconditional
surrender."" |
| Newspaper |
2015.40.3 |
"The Stars and
Stripes" newspaper. This particular copy was from Saturday, Dec. 30,
1944. This was a daily newspaper of the U.S. Armed Forces in the European
Theater of Operations. This particular "Stars and Stripes" was the
London Edition as well as for New York and Paris. The lead content of this
edition concerned the Battle of the Bulge and how Gen. George Patton's 3rd
Army was cutting off the Germans on their southern flank. The headline reads,
"Nazis, Back 10 Miles, Digging In. 3rd, Pounding Flank, Cuts Gap to 17
Mi. but Yields 1 Saar Salient." |
| Newspaper |
2015.40.4 |
"The Stars and
Stripes" newspaper. This particular copy was from Wednesday, August 8,
1945. This was a daily newspaper of the U.S. Armed Forces in the European
Theater of Operations. The cost of this newspaper was 20 Pfennig, the
equivalence of 20 cents, US.This particular "Stars and Stripes" was
the Southern Germany Edition. The lead content of this edition concerned the
dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The headline reads,
"Atomic Bomb Flattens Jap Base; 2nd Surrender Ultimatum Hinted."
This front page also covers the story of flying ace, Richard Bong who a
recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It tells the story of Mr. Bong
dying in a airplane accident. The headlines reads, "Ace Richard Bong, on
'Safe' Duty, Is Killed While Testing Jet Plane." |
| Notebook |
2016.30.35 |
One notebook with handwritten
notes of, plausibly, Joseph G. Willis of what appears to be class notes for
high school or college classes. The notes appear to be for a government or
history class(?). Also, there are notes about Shakespeare and his different
plays and at the end of the notebook a brief listing of candidates for
graduation in the Class of 1915, including Joseph G. Willis. The notebook is
actually an address book that was used for note taking. This is known because
of the leather binder and alphabetical note tabs that are inside of it. |
| Notebook |
2016.30.36 |
One notebook with typed notes of
machine gun school for the US Army. This notebook was the possession of
Joseph G. Willis. Inside of the notebook is handwritten text, "LBW, Lt.
J.G. Willis, 324 M.G. Bn." The notebook gives "General Rules"
and procedures of operation and maintenance of various types of machine guns.
The five methods of instruction used in the curriculum of this notebook. They
are as follows: (1) Preparation (2) Demonstration (3) Explanation (4)
Imitation (5) Criticism. There are handwritten notes at the end as well from
Lt. Willis. |
| Page,
Information |
2015.89.2 |
A reproduction page of
handwritten information by Milt Hershberger about his fleet of Ford
Tri-Motors that he used in his air transportation business, Island Airlines.
Island Airlines was the shortest airline in the world. It ran between the
mainland at Port Clinton, Ohio (currently, Erie Ottawa International Airport)
and Put-In-Bay, Ohio (South Bass Island in Lake Erie). |
| Pamphlet |
2016.2.67 |
This pamphlet was a document
that welcomed new personnel aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64) aircraft
carrier. At the beginning of the pamphlet was a welcome message from Captain
Michael B. Nordeen. Next, there was a history that denoted the stellar record
of the current USS Constellation that was commissioned as an aircraft carrier
on 27 October 1961. On the back page was a listing of specification data for
the carrier and some bits of historical trivia of the carrier. The front
cover displays a picture of the former aircraft carrier. |
| Photocopy |
2015.104.3 |
A DD-214 Marine Corps report of
separation for David Laird Brown, Report No. 236866. He enlisted 29 April
1966 and was honorably discharged on 27 March 1970 as a Sergeant. He served
in the US Marine Corps as a Helicopter Aerial Gunner and a Helicopter Mechanic
during the Vietnam War. Report states that he received the Air Medal [11th
Awd], Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal [2nd Awd], Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal [w/device], Combat
Aircrewman Insignia [4th Awd], Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and Pistol Expert
Badge. Additional report information: Mr. Brown became a qualified Crew Chief
for a for the CH-46D on 3 January 1968, designated an Aerial Gunner on 1 July
1968, issued a government operator's permit to operate vehicles up to and
including 3/4 tons on 12 September 1969. Training: High School graduate, MAD
NATTC MFS- Mechanical Fundamentals on 20 October 1966, MAD NATTC MFS Aviation
Mac. Mate [RECIP] Crs CIA, MAD NATTC MFS- Basic Helicopter Course CIC on 4 May
1967, MCAS El Toro- Rotors & Related Systems in 1967, MCAS Santa Ana-
Power Plant Course UH-34D in 1968. He was discharged from Naval Air Station,
South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He entered the Marine Corps as a Private
[E-1], then promoted, and discharged as a Sergeant, grade E-5. His original
place of residence at the time of entry into military service was Route 1 in
Port Clinton, Ohio (Ottawa County). |
| Poem |
2015.34.7 |
A poem called, "Race
Gear" from a 1937 program of the Cleveland National Air Races. It
pictures a pilot riding an image that looks like an airplane and a motor on
the front with a saddle strapped across the top of the plane as if like
riding a bull at a rodeo. There is a racing pylon in the background with
spectators behind it. It is framed medium oak wooden frame with a glass pane
with blue and red matting. |
| Postcard |
2015.61.5 |
A 9 cent US Air Mail postcard
bearing an eagle in flight with wings up. The edges of the postcard have a
red, white and blue ribbon about the border. |
| Postcard |
2015.87.5 |
An postcard of a Douglas DC-3
Mainliner. The description on this postcard says that this type of plane was
part of a fleet of 36 Douglas Mainliners of United Airlines. The Mainliner
was a sleeper plane. It accommodated 12 passengers in berths as large as twin
beds. These airliners flew overnight from New York, Chicago and the East
Coast to the Pacific Coast. The postcard was the possession of a Lucille
Chaloupka. The handwritten text on the postcard reads, "Lucille
Chaloupka, Stewardess Newark-Cleveland, Trip 5/(?) [text unreadable, covered
over by a black stamp]), 2-12-39." The front of the postcard reveals the
layout of the aircraft with a cut-away view. |
| Postcard |
2015.87.6 |
An postcard of a United Airlines
aircraft on a tarmac preparing to load passengers onto the plane with the
pilots in the background by the engine. The text on the postcard reads,
"Speed With Comfort and dependability is the transportation United Air
Lines offers with twin-engined planes like this, which can climb 11,000 feet
on only one engine." The date of the postcard is unknown. |
| Postcard,
Picture |
2015.52.2 |
One postcard of the Island
Airlines, red, white and blue, Ford Tri-Motor, aka, Tin Goose, sitting in
front of its hangar at the Port Clinton Municipal Airport, ca. 1960-70s. |
| Postcard,
Picture |
2015.52.3 |
One postcard of the Island
Airlines, red, white and blue, Ford Tri-Motor, aka, Tin Goose, in flight over
eastern coast of Lake Erie at Catawba Island, ca. 1960-70s. Interesting note,
they spelled Catawba Island as Katawba. |
| Postcard,
Picture |
2015.70.5 |
A picture postcard with Wright
Airline's Convair 600 on the front of the postcard. Wright airlines served
Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Detroit, Michigan. One
of their slogans was, "At the Wright place and the Wright time. We're
building your kind of airline." They were located at Burke Lakefront
Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. |
| Postcard,
Picture |
2015.70.6 |
A picture postcard with a 44
seat Convair aircraft in flight over the downtown Cleveland horizon on the
front of the postcard. Wright airlines served Cleveland, Columbus and
Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Detroit, Michigan. They were a commuter airline,
but also had charter flights and offered freight services as well. One of
their slogans was, "At the Wright place and the Wright time. We're
building your kind of airline." They were located at Burke Lakefront
Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. |
| Poster |
2014.65.1 |
A reprint of an US Army Air
Force poster from World War II. THe print on the poster reads, "O'er The
Ramparts We Watch, United States Army Air Forces." The dimensions of
this poster is measured at approximately, 51.0 x 71.5 cm. It displays an image
an young Army airmen standing with a bomb in his hands while surrounded with
white clouds. In the lower foreground are various US Army Air bombers in
flight. In the lower left corner is the text that reads, "(c) War
Department, U.S.A." The illustrator's signature is in the lower left. It
reads, "Schlaikjer." The illustrator was American born, Jes Wilhelm
Schlaikjer. He was born in 1897 and died in 1982. This print was drawn in
approximately 1942 and lasted through 1945. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.1 |
This poster is a political
propaganda poster propagating the state, heart, spirit and faith of the
United States during the conflict of World War II. The text reads,
"...the state of this nation is good, the heart of this nation is sound,
the spirit of this nation is strong, the faith of this nation is
eternal." This saying is an excerpt from President Franklin D.
Roosevelt's speech to Congress on 7 January 1943. At the top of the poster
there is an eagle on a US shield, with a strip of ribbon in its mouth and
four arrows in its right talon and an olive branch in its left talon. It is
also surrounded by fifteen stars. The text at the bottom of the poster reads,
"OWI Poster No. 40. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from
the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington D.C.,
U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-507621." |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.2 |
This poster is a political
propaganda piece encouraging American citizens to buy war stamps and bonds to
fund the war effort duing World War II. The text on the poster reads,
"Washington crossed the Delaware to win our Freedom, We cross oceans to
keep it, Buy War Stamps and Bonds." There is an illustration of what
appears to be Washington crossing the Delaware to attack the Hessians at
Trenton on December 25, 1776. The primary colors of the illustration are
green and orange. George Washington is in the center of the boat, surrounded
by other men with oars who are rowing. In front of him, in the boat is the
U.S. flag. The illustrator's signature is in the lower right portion of the
illustration and reads, "J. Daugherty." His complete name was James
Henry Daugherty and was born in 1889 and died in 1974. He contracted as an
illustrator for the U.S. Department of the Treasury during World War II. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.3 |
This poster is a political
propaganda piece encouraging American citizens to buy war stamps and bonds to
fund the war effort duing World War II. The text on the poster reads,
"Lexington, 1775 (top) They fought for Freedom, We fight to keep it
(bottom)." There is an illustration of what appears to be US
Revolutionary soldiers firing their weapons while in battle.. The primary
colors of the illustration are green and orange. The illustrator's signature
is in the bottom center portion of the illustration and reads,
"JD." His complete name was James Henry Daugherty and was born in
1889 and died in 1974. He contracted as an illustrator for the U.S.
Department of the Treasury during World War II. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.4 |
This poster is a political
propaganda piece encouraging American citizens to work hard during and for
the war effort in World War II. The text on the poster reads, "Defend
American Freedom, It's Everybody's Job." Uncle Sam has removed his top hat
and is putting on a workman's cap. His jacket is draped over his left
shoulder and he is wearing striped overalls over a white shirt with the
sleeves rolled up. Along the bottom of the poster is the silhouette of an
industrial landscape. This poster was created by the National Association of
Manufacturers and the Illustrator was Barclay McClelland. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.5 |
This poster is a political
propaganda piece encouraging American citizens to buy war stamps and bonds to
fund the war effort dung World War II. The text on the poster reads, "I
Gave A Man! Will you at least 10% of your pay in War Bonds." It presents
a young woman (presumably a widowed mother) holds a smiling infant. A young
blond girl embraces the woman while smiling at the baby. The woman has dark
hair, is wearing dark clothing, and has a somber facial expression. The
illustrator's signature is in the bottom center portion of the illustration
and reads, "Sarra." His complete name was Valentino Sarra and was
born in 1903. He contracted as an illustrator for the U.S. Department of the
Treasury during World War II and they were the creators of this poster. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.6 |
This poster is a political
propaganda piece encouraging American citizens to not accept enemy propaganda
during time of war. It is an ink on paper lithograph. It was warning against
believing enemy propaganda against the U.S. Government, the Allies, Catholics,
Jews and Protestants during World War II. The poster depicts the face of a
male carciature wearing a balck hat flanked by caricatures of Adolf Hitler
and Hideki Tojo (in green) whispering in his ear. The primary colors are
yellow, red, green, brown, black and white. In the corner there is union
maker's mark that reads, "S.A. No. 25, Union Label, Kansas City,
Registered." It was produced by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States. The illustrator was Jack Betts. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.7 |
This poster was created by
illustrator, Allen Saalburg. He was born June 25, 1899 and died on July 25,
1987. It was illustrated for the Office of War Information in January, 1942.
This was one of the first propaganda posters to be issued shortly after the
start of the war. It was a common feature in many factories, manufacturing
facilities, machine shops and military bases in the United States. Allen
Saalburg was born in Rochelle, Illinois. His father was a cartoonist for a
newspaper and was also a printer. Saalburg was also an artist, he studied
painting at Pratt Institute, and the Art Students League. Saalburg, like many
other artists of that era, led a project of the Works Progress Administration
(aka, WPA) during the 1930s in New York City. He and others designed murals
for Central Park's Zoo, the Arsenal, and many other buildings. He was also
famous for his illustrative work created for the World's Fair. When the war
began, several of the WPA artists and illustrators were contracted to create
historical scenes and propaganda through painting and photography. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.8 |
This poster was an American war
propaganda poster during World War II. Its illustrator was an American artist
named Bernard Perlin (born,1918). He drew on the well-known memory of General
George Washington’s ragged army at Valley Forge to compose this powerful
image of American soldiers, past and present. It was meant to invoke the
emotions of individuals to patriotism and loyalty to God and Country. These
sorts of posters were displayed in post offices, libraries, schools,
factories and other public places to encourage resolve in the fight against
Fascism and Japanese aggression. Perlin’s work powerfully associated two of
our nation’s epic struggles for freedom: The American Revolution and World
War II. An interesting factor to this poster is the artist illustrator's
signature, B. Perlin, located near the bottom left on the stock of a
revolutionary musket. |
| Poster,
Political |
2015.12.9 |
This poster was an American war
propaganda poster during World War II. Its illustrator was an American artist
named Bernard Perlin (born,1918). He drew on the well-known memory of General
George Washington’s ragged army at Valley Forge to compose this powerful
image of American soldiers, past and present. It was meant to invoke the
emotions of individuals to patriotism and loyalty to God and Country. These
sorts of posters were displayed in post offices, libraries, schools,
factories and other public places to encourage resolve in the fight against
Fascism and Japanese aggression. Perlin’s work powerfully associated two of
our nation’s epic struggles for freedom: The American Revolution and World
War II. An interesting factor to this poster is the artist illustrator's
signature, B. Perlin, located near the bottom left on the stock of a
revolutionary musket. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.2 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of
the Ford Tri-Motor, produced from 1926-1933. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "United
Airlines 1977." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Ford Tri-Motor, 1926-1933." This print was part of
a series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.3 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing 40B-4, produced from 1929-1932. It was painted by Nixon Galloway, a
famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector Series
of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "United Airlines
1977." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon Galloway
[Signature],Boeing 40B-4, 1929-1932." This print was part of a series
from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector Series"
(a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.4 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Curtiss Carrier Pigeon airplane, produced from 1926-1929. It was painted by
Nixon Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines
Collector Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text,
"United Airlines 1976." In the lower right corner there is text,
"Nixon Galloway [Signature],Curtiss Carrier Pigeon, 1926-1929."
This print was part of a series from United Airlines called the "United
Airlines Collector Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from
1975-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.5 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing Model 80A airplane, produced from 1929-1930. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines
Collector Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text,
"United Airlines 1977." In the lower right corner there is text,
"Nixon Galloway [Signature],Boeing Model 80A, 1929-1930." This
print was part of a series from United Airlines called the "United
Airlines Collector Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from
1975-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.6 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing Stratocruiser aircraft, produced from 1950-1954. It was painted by
Nixon Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines
Collector Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text,
"United Airlines 1979." In the lower right corner there is text,
"Nixon Galloway [Signature],Boeing Stratocruiser, 1950-1954." This
print was part of a series from United Airlines called the "United
Airlines Collector Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from
1975-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.7 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Douglas DC-4 aircraft, produced from 1946-1957. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "United
Airlines 1978." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Douglas DC-4 , 1946-1957." This print was part of
a series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. The print is
accompanied by an information card about the history of the aircraft and its
technical specifications/data. The card was copyrighted and printed in 1979
(A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.8 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing 720 aircraft, produced from 1960-1972. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "1980
United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Boeing 720, 1960-1972." This print was part of a
series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. The print is
accompanied by an information card about the history of the aircraft and its
technical specifications/data. The card was copyrighted and printed in 1980.
(A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.9 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Douglas DC-8 aircraft, produced from 1959-1972. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "1980
United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Douglas DC-8, 1959-." This print was part of a
series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. The print is
accompanied by an information card about the history of the aircraft and its
technical specifications/data. The card was copyrighted and printed in 1980.
(A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.10 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Northrop "Alpha" 2 aircraft, produced for one year, 1931. It was
painted by Nixon Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this
United Airlines Collector Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner
is text, "1981 United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is
text, "Nixon Galloway [Signature], Northrop "Alpha" 2,
1931." This print was part of a series from United Airlines called the
"United Airlines Collector Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all)
from 1975-1981. The print is accompanied by an information card about the
history of the aircraft and its technical specifications/data. The card was
copyrighted and printed in 1981. (A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.11 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing 720 aircraft, produced from 1960-1972. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "1980
United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Boeing 720, 1960-1972." This print was part of a
series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. The print is
accompanied by an information card about the history of the aircraft and its
technical specifications/data. The card was copyrighted and printed in 1980.
(A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.12 A-B |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Boeing 247-D aircraft, produced from 1933-1942. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "1975
United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Boeing 247-D, 1933-1942." This print was part of a
series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1975-1981. The print is
accompanied by an information card about the history of the aircraft and its
technical specifications/data. (A) Print (B) Information Card |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.13 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Douglas DC-3 aircraft, produced from 1936-1956. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines Collector
Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text, "1973
United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text, "Nixon
Galloway [Signature], Douglas DC-3, 1936-1956." This print was part of a
series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines Collector
Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1973-1981. |
| Print,
Planographic |
2015.49.14 |
A colored print produced through
the offset (planographic) printing process. The print displays an image of a
Stinson SM-8A aircraft, produced from 1931-1933. It was painted by Nixon
Galloway, a famous artist/illustrator who produced this United Airlines
Collector Series of former aircraft. In the lower left corner is text,
"1981 United Airlines." In the lower right corner there is text,
"Nixon Galloway [Signature], Stinson SM-8A, 1931-1933." This print
was part of a series from United Airlines called the "United Airlines
Collector Series" (a total of 43 paintings in all) from 1973-1981. |
| Program,
Airshow |
2015.30.11 |
An official program book from
the September 1937 Cleveland National Air Races. It advertised the events and
races of the 1934 National Air Races. That particular year's edition
commemorated a "quarter-century of aviation progress." It was held from
August 31-September 3, 1934. The cost of the program was .25 cents. The
primary colors of the program, outer cover, are red, white and blue. The
front cover reads, "Commemorating A Quarter Century of Aviation
Progress, Official Program and Log, 1934 National Air Races, Cleveland,
Twenty-Five Cents, Al Essig (artist signature for artwork). The program
contains information about the events, articles on aviation, advertisements
for local, regional and national businesses and etc. |
| Receipt |
2015.106.6 |
A receipt from the Railway
Express Agency for shipment of one B. Bag from station, Tacoma, Washington to
East St. Louis, Illinois, ca. Feb. 1946. The declared value of the bag to be
shipped appears (?) to be $50.00 with a weight of 56 pounds (?). Receipt no.
3396, bag shipped by Sgt. Albert A. VanWey. It is plausible that he shipped
this bag home to his wife while returning to St. Louis from McChord Field in
Washington state (discharge?). Albert A. VanWey served in the Eighth Air
Force, 570th Squadron, 390th Bomb Group, stationed at Parham Field 153 in
Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He was an Aerial Gunner and Radio Operator on
B-17s during World War II in the European Theater. |
| Record,
Immunization |
2015.106.1 |
A record recording all of the
immunizations of Albert A. VanWey, Corporal, USAAF, WWII for his wartime
service. Army serial no. 355572239. He was given vaccinations for smallpox,
typhoid, tetanus, yellow fever, typhus and cholera. All vaccinations were administered
from August 1944 thru May 1945. |
| Record,
Legislative |
2015.32.7 |
A US congressional record of an
address given during the session of the 86th Congress by Representative A.D.
Baumhart Jr. of the 13th Ohio District remembering the achievements and
influence of Reinhardt N. "Reiny" Ausmus. He delivered his comments
to the US House of Representatives on Thursday, September 1, 1960. |
| Record,
Legislative |
2015.32.8 |
A US congressional record of an
address given during the session of the 86th Congress by Representative A.D.
Baumhart Jr. of the 13th Ohio District remembering the achievements and
influence of Reinhardt N. "Reiny" Ausmus. He delivered his comments
to the US House of Representatives on Thursday, September 1, 1960. |
| Record,
Military |
2015.27.55 |
A World War II USAAF crew
member's personal inventory record upon honorable discharge from active
service in the USAAF during WWII. The record was for Sgt. James R. Fulkert,
serial number 35546598, who served in the 427th Night Fighter Squadron in the
CBI Theater. The record chronicled the contents of his duffel bag and musette
bag, which included: " 1 Sweater Knit Wool, Toilet Articles, 1 Playing
Cards in Musette Bag, 1 Beer Mug in Musette Bag , 1 Brass Box in Musette Bag,
500 U.S. Stamps in Musette Bag, 3 Jades in Musette Bag, 6 Camoes in Musette
Bag, 1 Flashlight in Musette Bag, 2 Photoes [Photos] in Musette Bag, 1 Bill
Fold in Musette Bag, 1 Address Book in Musette Bag, 1 Siliver [Silver]
Bracelet in Musette Bag, 1 Toilet Articles in Musette Bag." It was
approved on 9-17-45 by Inspecting Officer, RC (?). |
| Record,
Military |
2015.27.56 |
A World War II USAAF crew
member's personal inventory record upon honorable discharge from active
service in the USAAF during WWII. This is an additional original handwritten
inventory record that complements 2015.27.55. The record was for Sgt. James
R. Fulkert, serial number 35546598, who served in the 427th Night Fighter
Squadron in the CBI Theater. The record chronicled the contents of his duffel
bag and musette bag, which included: " 1 Sweater Knit Wool, Toilet
Articles, 1 Playing Cards in Musette Bag, 1 Beer Mug in Musette Bag , 1 Brass
Box in Musette Bag, 500 U.S. Stamps in Musette Bag, 3 Jades in Musette Bag, 6
Camoes in Musette Bag, 1 Flashlight in Musette Bag, 2 Photoes [Photos] in
Musette Bag, 1 Bill Fold in Musette Bag, 1 Address Book in Musette Bag, 1
Siliver [Silver] Bracelet in Musette Bag, 1 Toilet Articles in Musette
Bag." It was approved on 9-17-45 by Inspecting Officer, RC (?). |
| Record,
Military |
2015.69.13 |
A reproduction record
documenting the "report of separation" from active duty. The report
of separation contains information that is normally used to verify military
service for benefits, retirement, employment and membership in veterans'
organizations. The information shown on this report of separation, aka, DD
Form 214, include the service member's: Date and place of entry into active
duty, home address at time of entry, date and place of release from active
duty, home address after separation, last duty assignment and rank, military
job specialty, military education, decorations, medals, badges, citations and
campaign awards received, total creditable service and foreign service
credited. Also, reports of separation information (date and type of
separation, character of service, authority and reason for separation and
separation and reenlistment eligibility codes). |
| Record,
Military |
2015.106.4 |
A record recording the physical
information of Albert A. VanWey, Sergeant, USAAF, WWII regarding his
regrading his fitness for flight as an enlisted crew member in the USAAF. The
register records "examinations for flying" on 28 November 1944 and
May 1945 Alexandria Army Air Field in Alexandria, Louisiana; "Altitude
Indoctrination" on 14 November 1944 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Army serial
no. 355572239. years of service: 2, grade: Sergeant. This book was issued to
U.S. Army personnel to record and track a soldier's deductions and income
from the US Army, ca. 1940s. Albert A. VanWey served in the Eighth Air Force,
570th Squadron, 390th Bomb Group, stationed at Parham Field 153 in
Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He was an Aerial Gunner and Radio Operator on
B-17s during World War II in the European Theater. |
| Record,
Payroll |
2015.27.54 |
A US Army Soldier's Individual
Pay Record. The primary content of this book covered pay data, personal
information, changes affecting pay status, casual data and instructions about
the issuance of soldier's pay. This pay record was the possession of Sgt.
James R. Fulkert. Inside of the pay record is [stapled] a small sheet
indicating several immunization that Sgt. Fulkert received from 1944 thru
late 1945. The immunizations were for Typhus, Triple Typhoid, Plague,
Smallpox, Tetanus Toxoid, Cholera and Yellow Fever. The title on the sheet is
"Immunization Record and Other Medical Data." On the second page of
the pay record is handwritten text on provided spaces for certain
information, such as: "[Name]- Fulkert, James R., [Army Serial No.]-
35546598, [Grade]- Sgt., [Years of Service]- 2, [Insurance, amount and
class]- N, $10,000.00; [Insurance premium, monthly]- N, $6.50; [Allotments,
amount and class]- E, $50.00." Other handwritten text includes, "
[Person to be notified in case of emergency]- [Name] Mrs. Helen Fulkert,
[Relationship, if friend, so state]- Mother, [Number and Street...]- Box 183,
[City, town, or post office]- Port Clinton, [State or country]- Ohio."
The "Date of opening of this book," 10 Sep '45. The only pay data
listed in this booklet is as follows: [Date from and to]- Last Pay,
[Government Insurance Class]- PD, [Allotment E, Compulsory Allotment, Payment
Reservation Class A]- Include, [Month]- JUL 45 PAID, [Disbursing Officers]-
SM, APO487." |
| Record,
Payroll |
2015.106.3 |
A record recording the payroll
information of Albert A. VanWey, Sergeant, USAAF, WWII regarding his
insurance coverage, monthly premium, compulsory allotments for a class F
rating, emergency contact information, date of opening this book, his
signature and changes affecting pay status. Army serial no. 355572239. years
of service: 2, grade: Sergeant. This book was issued to U.S. Army personnel
to record and track a soldier's deductions and income from the US Army, ca.
1940s. |
| Scrapbook |
MH.16.1 |
A set of 2 scrapbooks. Within
these scrapbooks there are various paper items including the following;
postcards, photographs, and different periodical cutouts. These items feature
different subject contents, some of which include the following; military,
aviation, and postcards in relation to different travels. All of these items
are from the time frame of the 1940's through the 1950's. This collection
provides a personal insight into the history of Robert Newman's life being an
Aerial Gunner as well as a Flight Engineer and his personal life during
post-war years. |
| Sheet,
Answer |
2015.60.3 |
An answer sheet for the
examination of Course 4261, Weapons Mechanic that was taken through Extension
Course Institute of the USAF through Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. This
answer sheet was officially implemented on October 1, 1957. It was a 100
question, multiple choice test. This answer sheet was apparently "one
sheet for all" tests of the Extension Course Institute. The format of
this sheet allowed for a total of 150 questions, with two possible ways to
answer questions. The first was a multiple choice format with choices A-E.
Second, was a True or False format where you would either choose A for True
or B for False. In the middle of the sheet is the text, "Be Sure to
Answer All Questions." The reverse side of this sheet gave boxes where e
you could fill in the "title of the course, course no., volume no.,
number of questions, exam form (letter)." At the bottom of the sheet the
student would sign on a signature line verifying that they received no
unauthorized assistance during the preparation and completion of this test.
You would then fold the sheet and it became a USPS First Class mailer. |
| Speech |
2015.32.5 |
An public speech by Reinhardt N.
"Reiny" Ausmus that he delivered to different crowds and venues
concerning his record and history as a pioneer in early aviation in the
Sandusky, Ohio area. |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.13.2 |
A 5 cent Cuban Air Mail stamp.
The original color before fading, was purple and white. The stamp reads,
"Correo Aereo Nacional, Republica De Cuba." |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.25.1 |
A 1997 set of 20 "Classic
American Aircraft" series US postage stamps. Their issue date was July
19, 1997 from the city of Dayton, Ohio. The total run or quantity of these
stamps printed were 161,000,000. They were printed by the company, Stamp
Venturers. The printing method was photogravure. The total perforations are
10.1 and their coloration is multi-colored. They celebrate the aircraft of
the first fifty years of powered flight in America. They chronicle the days
of aviation history from wood-trimmed, fabric-covered aircraft to
high-flying, supersonic jet aircraft. |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.25.2 |
A 1997 set of 20 "Classic
American Aircraft" series US postage stamps. Their issue date was July
19, 1997 from the city of Dayton, Ohio. The total run or quantity of these
stamps printed were 161,000,000. They were printed by the company, Stamp
Venturers. The printing method was photogravure. The total perforations are
10.1 and their coloration is multi-colored. They celebrate the aircraft of
the first fifty years of powered flight in America. They chronicle the days
of aviation history from wood-trimmed, fabric-covered aircraft to
high-flying, supersonic jet aircraft. |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.25.3 |
A 1997 set of 20 "Classic
American Aircraft" series US postage stamps. Their issue date was July
19, 1997 from the city of Dayton, Ohio. The total run or quantity of these
stamps printed were 161,000,000. They were printed by the company, Stamp
Venturers. The printing method was photogravure. The total perforations are
10.1 and their coloration is multi-colored. They celebrate the aircraft of
the first fifty years of powered flight in America. They chronicle the days
of aviation history from wood-trimmed, fabric-covered aircraft to
high-flying, supersonic jet aircraft. |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.1 |
An envelope bearing a 13 cent
Air Mail stamp postmarked on its first day of issue, November 16, 1973 at New
York, N.Y. The image on the envelope commemorates the pioneer Airmail
airplane, "Curtiss JNH-4 "Jenny." |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.2 |
An envelope bearing a 13 cent
Air Mail stamp postmarked on its first day of issue, December 1, 1973 at
Memphis, TN. The image on the envelope commemorates the pioneer Airmail
airplane, "De Havilland DH-4." |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.3 |
An envelope bearing a 13 cent
Air Mail stamp postmarked on its first day of issue, December 27, 1973 at
Chicago, Ill. The image on the envelope commemorates the pioneer Airmail
airplane, "Ford Tri-Motor "Tin Goose." |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.4 |
An envelope bearing a 13 cent
Air Mail stamp postmarked on its first day of issue, December 16, 1973 at
Chicago, Ill The image on the envelope commemorates the pioneer Airmail
airplane, "Douglas DC-3 "Gooney"." |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.6 |
An reproduction card of the
First Day Cover of the second stamp in the Zeppelin series that was first
issued on April 19, 1930. It shows the Graf Zeppelin sailing the air westward
with a background that outlines eastern and western continents. The Zeppelin
was a mammoth balloon airship that was made of a light covered frame and was
held aloft by highly flammable/explosive hydrogen gas. It included a
passenger area along with crew, storage, cargo, and engine compartments. This
value paid postage was ample for mailing letters to Friedrichshafen, Germany
and from there to South American countries. A total of 72,428 stamps were
issued of this stamp. The aggregate of First Day Cover cancellations of this
stamp were 17,279. The printers were the Brown Co. and it designers C.A.
Houston and A.R. Meisner. The engravers were J.C. Benzing, E.M. Hall and H.B.
Wells. This reproduction was made and distributed by Fleetwood of Cheyenne,
Wyoming. |
| Stamp,
Postage |
2015.61.7 |
An reproduction card of the
First Day Cover of the third stamp in the Zeppelin series that was first
issued on April 19, 1930. It shows an airship emerging from the clouds in a
westward direction as it passes a globe representing earth. The Graf Zeppelin
was a mammoth balloon airship that was made of a light covered frame and was
held aloft by highly flammable/explosive hydrogen gas. The Zeppelin had been
named after Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin. The Graf Zeppelin included a
passenger area along with crew, storage, cargo, and engine compartments. This
value paid postage was ample for mailing letters to Friedrichshafen, Germany
and from there to South American countries. A total of 61,296 stamps were
issued of this stamp. The aggregate of First Day Cover cancellations of this
stamp were 5,970. They were printed blue by steel engraving. and it designers
C.A. Houston and A.R. Meisner. The engravers were J.C. Benzing, E.M. Hall and
H.B. Wells. This reproduction was made and distributed by Fleetwood of Cheyenne,
Wyoming. There is a factual & grammatical error on this reproduction
card. It lists Count Ferdinand's birth and death date as 1939-1917, when in
actuality is was 1838-1917. |
| Storyboard |
2015.17.1 |
A storyboard chronicling, in
part, the storyline of the movie, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. The movie was
released in November, 1944 and was produced by MGM and directed by Mervyn
LeRoy. The storyline and plot of the movie follow the real-life events of "The
Doolittle Raid" based on the personal account by Doolittle Raider, Ted
Lawson. The main character, Colonel Jimmy Doolittle, a former air racer and
stunt pilot, devises a plan for a daring raid on the heart of Japan itself.
To do this, he must train army bomber pilots to do the impossible, launch 16
fully loaded bombers from an aircraft carrier and bomb Tokyo. The movie is
remarkable in its accuracy, this movie even used film footage from the actual
raid. |
| Telegram |
2015.106.5 |
A Western Union message from
Lois E. VanWey, wife of Albert A. VanWey informing him that she would be
leaving for Washington State at McChord Field, AAF Base, in two weeks to
visit. Message reads in detail: "..WU19 NLPD= STLOUIS MO DEC 4 SGT
ALBERT A VANWEY= SQD G-3 MCCHORD FIELD WASH= =DARLING WILL LEAVE IN TWO WEEKS
NOT POSSIBLE SOONER MUST WAIT TO SEE IF BABY FORMULA ALRIGHT KEEP PLACE
LETTER FOLLOWS LOVE= LIS... LIS... Albert A. VanWey served in the Eighth Air
Force, 570th Squadron, 390th Bomb Group, stationed at Parham Field 153 in
Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He was an Aerial Gunner and Radio Operator on
B-17s during World War II in the European Theater. |
| Ticket,
Admission |
2015.30.2 |
A ticket stub from the August
1935 Cleveland National Air Races. It shows the entrance was at Gate 11,
Section 7, Row JJ, Seat 11 at Grandstand F. The entrance fee was $1.50. The
primary colors of the ticket are red, white, blue, yellow and black. The colors
of this ticket stub are still very vibrant and the contrast of the text is
excellent. |
| Ticket,
Admission |
2015.30.3 |
A ticket stub from the August
1935 Cleveland National Air Races. It shows the entrance was at Gate 12,
Section 4, Row Z, Seat 14 at Grandstand G. The entrance fee was $1.50. The
primary colors of the ticket are red, white, blue, aqua blue and black. The colors
of this ticket stub are still very vibrant and the contrast of the text is
excellent. |
| Ticket,
Admission |
2015.30.4 |
A ticket stub from the August
1935 Cleveland National Air Races. It shows the entrance was at Gate 11,
Section 7, Row JJ, Seat 9 at Grandstand F. The entrance fee was $1.50. The
primary colors of the ticket are red, white, blue, green and black. The colors
of this ticket stub are still very vibrant and the contrast of the text is
excellent. |
| Ticket,
Admission |
2015.30.5 |
A ticket stub from the August
1935 Cleveland National Air Races. It shows the entrance was at Gate 5,
Section 6, Row HH, Seat 7 at Grandstand C. The entrance fee was $1.50. The
primary colors of the ticket are red, white, blue, green and black. The colors
of this ticket stub are still very vibrant and the contrast of the text is
excellent. |
| Ticket,
Admission |
2016.10.2 |
One admissions ticket stub for
the 1947 Cleveland National Air Races. The races were held August 30 thru
September 1 of that year. The ticket was for Gate G, Box 74, Row F, Seat 19.
This particular section was in the Field Box. The cost of the ticket was
$2.40. The base color of the ticket is pink with red, blue and black ink
alpha-numeric text. |
| Ticket,
Raffle |
2015.67.4 |
A raffle ticket for the 1953
Christmas Party Fund from the Bremerhaven Port of Embarkation. The price of
the ticket was one dollar and there were 13 prizes including a 1st prize of a
1954 MG automobile, 2nd prize a GE Electric Range or $200.00, 3rd prize a
Hallicrafter World-Wide Radio or $100.00 and subsequent prizes of $50.00,
$25.00 and $10.00 cash. |
| Ticket,
Transportation |
2015.53.1 |
One ticket for a Ford Tri-Motor
airplane ride with pilot, Ben F. Gregory, pilot of "The Ship from
Mars," NC-5093, 4-AT-B. The ticket reads, "Fly With Ben, The Holder
of This Ticket, M_____________, Has Made An Air Voyage in 14-Passenger Tri-Motored
Ford Plane From, Home Port, Kansas City, Missouri. Ben F. Gregory, Pilot of
The Ship Form Mars." The ticket was originally blue. |
| Ticket,
Transportation |
2015.66.1 |
An airplane ticket to fly on a
Ford Tri-Motor of Monroe Airways formerly of Monroe, Michigan, ca. 1946. The
text on the ticket reads, "Fly with Monroe Airways, Monroe Michigan;
Telephone 134; Ticket No. 481; Navarre Airport, North Dixie Highway; You Rent
a Plane, We Will Fly It." The chief color of the ticket is orange with
black text. The background image on the ticket is a Ford Tri-Motor. This type
of ticket was primarily used for selling rides on the Ford Tri-Motor by
Monroe Airways. On the back of the ticket is handwritten text, "Johnny's
1st Ride, Aug. 1946." |
| Ticket,
Transportation |
2015.66.2 |
An airplane ticket to fly on a
Ford Tri-Motor of Monroe Airways formerly of Monroe, Michigan, ca. 1946. The
text on the ticket reads, "Fly with Monroe Airways, Monroe Michigan;
Telephone 134; Ticket No. 483; Navarre Airport, North Dixie Highway; You Rent
a Plane, We Will Fly It." The chief color of the ticket is orange with
black text. The background image on the ticket is a Ford Tri-Motor. This type
of ticket was primarily used for selling rides on the Ford Tri-Motor by
Monroe Airways. On the back of the ticket is handwritten text, "Robert's
1st Ride, Aug. 1946." |
| Videotape |
2016.28.35 A-B |
One VHS videotape of the movie,
"Zulu." It is a ca. 1963 movie production, concerning a true
historical event, about a British commander in Africa in the 1870s that
defends his outpost with 105 British soldiers and officers against 4000+ Zulu
warriors. The movie was produced by Diamond Films Ltd. in 1963 and this
videotape is a 1980s re-release by Charter Entertainment Co. It was
originally released by Embassy Pictures Inc. It falls in to the genre of
action-adventure, is not rated, in color and 138 min. running time. It was
recorded in hi-fi stereo and Dolby Surround Sound. |
| Videotape |
2016.28.36 A-B |
One VHS videotape of the
Edinburgh Tattoo performed by British Military Forces Bands. The video
footage on this particular videotape covers a special collection of video
military Tattoo performances from 1975 thru 1980. 106 min. running time,
recorded in color. Presented by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and a
Public Media Inc. release. A: Videocassette B: Plastic Case |
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