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George Langford collection, 1941-2003, Date acquired: 12/17/1997, Date accessioned: 2020-04-09, bulk 1941-1954

8.5 Linear Feet ? items paintings
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This collection contains seven boxes pertaining to George, Daniel, and William Langford's experiences during World War II and life post-war. The papers include personal documents, military documents, photographs, paintings, newspaper articles, pamphlets, magazines, foreign money, and most prolifically, letters. Also included in George Langford's collection is a full box of artifacts pertaining to his war-time experience.

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George Langford collection, 1941-2003, Date acquired: 12/17/1997, Date accessioned: 2020-04-09, bulk 1941-1954 8.5 Linear Feet ? items paintings

 

Hasterlik-Hine collection, 1700-2000, Date accessioned: 2019-12-04

15.5 Linear Feet 18 boxes, 13 1LF boxes and 5 .5LF boxes
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The Hasterlik-Hine collection consists personal correspondence between Giulia Kortischoner (married name Hine) and her family and friends. The personal correspondence consists of letters, postcards, get-well-soon cards, greeting cards, and a small number of travel documents. The collection contains discussions about the Holocaust, life as a Jewish refugee, and the progress of the war and life afterwards.

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Hasterlik-Hine collection, 1700-2000, Date accessioned: 2019-12-04 15.5 Linear Feet 18 boxes, 13 1LF boxes and 5 .5LF boxes

 

Janet C. Bryan papers, 1942-1944, Date accessioned: 2015-05-13

.5 Linear Feet 1 half box
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This collection relates to Janet C. Bryan who was married to a U.S. Army Field Artilery officer who was stationed at various posts in the U.S. during World War II. This collection is composed of the correspondance from Janet C. Bryan to her parents, addressed as Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Williams, residing in Barrington and Providence, Rhode Island. Janet C. Bryan's 145 letters, postcards, and telegrams document the social activities and personal impressions of army life, train travel, and the Western U.S, including visits to San Fransisco and Oakland, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles. She also mentions people and family members from Providence including actor Sonny Tufts, a cousin of Janet C. Bryan.

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Janet C. Bryan papers, 1942-1944, Date accessioned: 2015-05-13 .5 Linear Feet 1 half box

 

Jennie Green and Eunice Proffitt transcript, Date accessioned: 2001-07-09, bulk 1937-1945

1 folders 1 folder
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This collection contains an oral transcript of interviews with sisters-in-law Jennie Green and Eunice Proffitt. Green shares her experience during World War II when she served as a mess sergeant in the Women's Army Corps. Proffitt remained on the home front throughout the war and recounts working at her family's farm and as a nurse.

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Jennie Green and Eunice Proffitt transcript, Date accessioned: 2001-07-09, bulk 1937-1945 1 folders 1 folder

 

Leonard P. Schmitt collection, Date accessioned: 1999-11-05, bulk August 1942- November 1945

1 folders 1 folder
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This collection relates to Leonard P. Schmitt who served in the Army Air Corps in North African and China-Burma-India (CBI) Theaters with the 436th Squadron, 7th Bomb Group during World War II. This collection contains a veterans questionnaire and bound manuscript titled "Life and Times of Leonard P. Schmitt Sr." which recounts his experiences during the war.

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Leonard P. Schmitt collection, Date accessioned: 1999-11-05, bulk August 1942- November 1945 1 folders 1 folder

 

Robert O'Loughlin collection, 1941-1945, Date accessioned: 2008-05-19

1 folders 1 folder
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This collection pertains to Robert O'Loughlin and his experience on the home front during World War II. The collection contains a manuscript in which O'Loughlin detailed the memories from his childhood during the war. Some of the memories include having ration stamp books for food, clothing, and other major items, seeing a captured Japanese submarine displayed in his hometown, not having access to certain foods like cold-cuts, and having street lights dimmed at night.

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Robert O'Loughlin collection, 1941-1945, Date accessioned: 2008-05-19 1 folders 1 folder