world war ii

1950s

Collection (2007.13.1-14) of small green and gray plastic toy soldiers. Toy soldiers are shaped as follows: 2007.13.1A-M are green and 2007.13.8A-N are gray figures lying on their stomachs with...

1950s

Collection (2007.13.1-14) of small green and gray plastic toy soldiers. Toy soldiers are shaped as follows: 2007.13.1A-M are green and 2007.13.8A-N are gray figures lying on their stomachs with...

17-Jul-44

During World War II, as the war in the Pacific expanded, the Navy expanded its munitions facilities to Port Chicago, a naval base in the East Bay near Concord. African-American navy personnel...

1945-1965

This is a name-tag, which pins on. It says "Association of Survivors: WWII Marine/Navy Paratroops Buck Joseph 3rd Bat." Aboe the writing is the paratroop ensignia.

1-Jul-42

"War Damage Corporation" policy No. 831--07-- 153, issued to Harold E. Nelson and/or Lyndall J. Nelson (the "insured") 4131 Culver Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, July 1, 1942. "In...

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 634A features Art Tatum on the piano, playing "Begin The Beguine" and "Indian." On side 634B, Tatum plays "Poor Butterfly."

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc record has two side, 572A features Carmen Cavallaro, His Piano and his Rhythm, playing "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "Cocktails For Two," "I Kiss Your Hand...

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 590A features Stan Kenton and his Orchestra, "Ride On" with vocalist June Christie, and "I'm a Shy Guy" with a vocal and trumpet solo by...

V Disc.
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 595A which features Betty Roche in "Trouble, Trouble," with Dave Matthews and his V-Disc Night Owls: Dave Matthews on tenor sax, Ray Degeer on alto...

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc has two sides 519A which features the Benny Goodman Sextet (Benny Goodman on clarinet, Red Norvo of vibraphone, Teddy Wilson on piano, Mike Bryan on guitar, Slam Stewart on base and...

V Disc.
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides. 629A features Marie Greene and Joe Dosh singing "It Had To Be You. On side 629B Martha Tilton and Jack Leonard sing "Thanks For The Memory" with...

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 648A is part of the Esquire All-American Jazz Concert and features Woody Herman and his Orchestra playing "Blowing Up a Storm." On side 648B is...

V Disc
World War II

This V Disc record has two sides 497A featuring the vocals of Ginny Simms, with Edgar Fairchild and his Orchestra, "Cuddle Up a Little Closer" and "Bell Bottom Trousers." On...

World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 418A Features Jack Teagarden and the V-Disc All Stars (Jack Teagarden on trombone and vocal, Lou McGarity on trombone, Bobby Hackett on cornet, Ernie Cacerea on...

World War II

This V Disc record has two sides, 515A features Les Brown and his Orchestra, with vocals by Doris Day, "Till The End of Time" and "You've Got to Cross the Atlantic to Get to the Pacific." On side...

World War II

This V Disc record has two side, 685A features John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra playing "Sioux City Sue" while Bing Crosby sings, and "On The Sunny Side of the Street" while Georgia Gibbs sing...

World War II

This V Disc record has two side, 662A features Marie Greene and her Merrymen (Dave Mann on Piano, Hy White of Guitar and Trigger Alpert on bass) doing "Strange Love" and "Penthouse Serenade." On...

1940-1945

This stud-style pin would have been worn by someone with a father, brother, husband or sister in the armed forces during World War II. The blue star in the center indicated how many members of...

1942

War Ration book(#327194) used by Redwood City mayor, Willard John Classen rom Redwood City in 1942. A: is a Supplemental Mileage Ration card(#341773Z) issued to Mayor Willar J. Classen. B. Ration...

8-Jul-43

Two placecards for the launching of the S.S. John E. Wilkie, at Kaiser's Shipyard Number Two, Richmond, California, July 8, 1943. Both cards are silk screened in blue, light blue and coral color...

20th century

Booklet, "A Handbook for Fire Watchers ... United States Office of Civilian Defense, Wasington, D.C." Stamped in red: "Distributed by Oakland Defense Council, Room B - City Hall." The booklet...

1963

Board Game, titled "Combat!, The Fighting Infantry Game," made by Ideal Toy Corporation. Based on a 1963 ABC television program, starring Vic Morrow and Rick Jason, about World War II. The show is...

ca. 1940s

Recipe booklet, produced by Hamby's Market which was operated by the Piedmont Grocery. The recipes have come from the members of the Piedmont Women's Guild. There are advertisements inside for...

1944

Commemoration program (a) and envelope (b) given to employees of the Pre-Fab yard at Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond. On the front cover is "To the Employees of the Permanente Metals Corporation for...

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