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John Dos Passos galley proof of The Great Days, 1958 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:
John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was an American novelist and artist born in Chicago, Illinois. This collection contains the galley proof for his semi-autobiographical book The Great Days.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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David Mendelssohn papers relating to World War II, 1941-1950s, 1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear_foot (one box)
Abstract:
David Mendelssohn (1915-1999) was a Jewish-American soldier during World War II. This collection documents in a limited way his service during World War II, from his draft to his honorable discharge.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Lippincott Library collection of World War II corporate wartime publications, 1941-1945, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear_foot (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:
The Lippincott Library supports business related research at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The library collected World War II corporate wartime publications as a resource for business students. These publications were produced by corporations during or immediately following the war to highlight wartime contributions and achievements.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Photograph album by a British soldier, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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Photograph album by an unknown British soldier in 1945. The album contains black-and-white snapshots of the soldier's journey from Italy to Quetta, Pakistan.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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William B. Richard World War II letters, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
Corporal (later Sergeant) William B. Richard was an American airman who served with the 1346th Army Air Force in eastern India during World War II. From February to November 1945 he wrote letters to his mother Mrs. Sarah Jane Richard on the uneventful day-to-day experiences of his tour of duty.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Women's Auxiliary Corps (India) World War II photograph album, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is composed of one volume of photos taken in India by a member of the Women's Auxiliary Corps (India), W.A.C. (I), in 1945. A majority of the photographs capture local sights, mostly in Dagshai, Delhi, and New Dehli.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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India photograph album, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear feet (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:
This photograph album captures the daily life of rural Indians in 1945 as seen by either an American or British military doctor.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Aspero family collection of World War II ephemera, circa 1941-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:
The Aspero family collection of World War II ephemera documents the living conditions and the deprivations endured by the Asperos and other American families during the world conflict. The collection includes rationing books and stamps, informational materials, and greeting cards from two members of the family, who served in the military during the war.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]