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- F6F Hellcat US Navy fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PV-2 Harpoon US Navy Patrol, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- R-60 Constitution transport, December 1, 1949.
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Fletcher class, US DD (destroyer), Radford-DD 446, April 2, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Essex class, US CV (aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F-84F Thunderjet USAF fighter, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated September 19, 1943. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated October 6, 1943. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes a brief message to Agnes emphasizing how she has been in his thoughts and how he wishes he could give her a big bear hug because she is deeply missed.
- Date Created:
- 1943-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Mosquito British, NA F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Lincoln British B (bomber), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- LA-5 Russian fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- LA-5 Russian bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sverdlov Russian cruiser, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Shtorm Russian DD (destroyer), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Type 7 (F-84 Type) Russian fighter, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- YAK 15 modified Russian fighter, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-24 Liberator US Army heavy bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-29 Superfortress US Army bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F-86 fighter, July 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-07-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- German RF/P reconnaissance fighter, torpedo bomber, HE (Heinkel) 115, July 5, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-07-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Tampa 240 ft. US Coast Guard class cutter served as part of the naval forces during WII.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- St. Louis class, US CL (light cruiser)-Helena, CL 50.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US DE (destroyer escort), DE-51 class, November 1, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 17, 1945. Manley notes that at in the morning they had movies and lectures on Army Life. He also notes that he has taken the Classification Test in the morning.
- Date Created:
- 1945-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, March 22, 1945. Manley notes that he had his picture taken, and is attending school for acting Non-Commissioned Officers.
- Date Created:
- 1945-03-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sunderland British R (resister), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Silnyl class Russian destroyer, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P-82 Twin Mustang US Army fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F4U Corsair US Navy fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Saipan class US CVL (light aircraft carrier), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-26 Marauder twin-engine medium bomber used by the US Army.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Oyodo class, Japanese CL (light cruiser), January 20, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- XPY5Y, US patrol, April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Assembly plant for Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel (LCVP) in Cairns, Queensland Australia, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Earlene "Beans" Risinger was born in Hess, Oklahoma, in 1927. She grew up on a farm in Dust Bowl country, and played baseball from a young age with family and friends, and practiced with boys' teams in her community. She saw a newspaper article about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, and joined the Grand Rapids Chicks in 1948. She went with the League to Spring Training in Cuba in 1948, and then on a postseason trip to Central America. She was a talented pitcher, and pitched the final game when the Chicks won the League championship in 1953, and played until the League folded after the 1954 season.
- Date Created:
- 2009-09-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- F7U-3 Cutlass US fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P-61 Black Widow US Army night fighter aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- TU-70 Russian transport, September 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- XXI type (ex-German) Russian SS (submarine), confidential, September 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- SC-1 Seahawk US Navy observation aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P2V Neptune US Navy patrol aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- RB-47E stratojet USAF photo-recon, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, December 25, 1945. Manley notes that he went to the Chapel that morning.
- Date Created:
- 1945-12-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated February 23, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 28, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while stationed in England and discusses the photos from her visit with his family in Michigan, noticing how tall she looks in comparison with his short stature.
- Date Created:
- 1944-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- York British RAF C transport, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Firefly fighter British NA FR (fighter reconnaissance), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Colony class British cruiser, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Tudor 4 British trasnport, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Passenger liner, USMC type, May 25, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- New Mexico class, US BB (battleship), May 1, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Shackleton British RAF bomber, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- HRS, US helicopter transport, April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- R7V-1 Constellation, US transport, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Oakland class, USS Juneau, US CLAA (anti-aircraft light cruiser), April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Victor British RAF jet bomber, March 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, November 30, 1945. Manley notes that he took a train up north to a town called Kawahe. He talks about his trip exploring the surrounding areas.
- Date Created:
- 1945-11-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Notes by Pieter N. Termaat on Germany's military agression and strategy in the Netherlands during World War II.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated June 21, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated July 3, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes a brief message to Agnes letting her know he received five of her latest letters and the photograph of her dressed up for Easter, which he enjoyed along with the news of Agnes meeting the rest of his family.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- LA Galissonniere class French Cl (light cruiser), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- IL 2, 3 Russian attack, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Type 27 Russian bomber, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F4U Corsair US Navy fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Essex class, US CV (aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US Passenger-cargo, modern, June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Prestonian Canadian PF (patrol escort), March 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated January 24, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated January 25, 1945. In the letter, Agnes expresses her feelings on marriage and her hopes for her future with Joe, while consoling him on his nervous condition and reassuring him that there are brighter days ahead for the couple.
- Date Created:
- 1945-01-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Meteor IV British fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Lancastrain British transport, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sea Hornet XX British NA (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Vanguard British BB (battleship), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- YAK-9 Russian fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- IL-4 Russian bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Kirov class Russian CA (heavy cruiser), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P-80 Shooting Star US Army fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- T2V-1 US trainer, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Russian light bomber, IL-2, November 15, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-15T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Admiralty modified "W" class, HMS Whitehall, British DD (destroyer).
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- AJ USN attack aircraft, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Guppy II class, US submarine, April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Hornet British, NA F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Fargo class, US CL (light cruiser), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US Passenger liner (Modern), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Meteor IV British fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Baltimore class, US heavy cruiser, May 1, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P2V-7 Neptune US patrol, March 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- HSL helicopter A/S US search, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Assembly plant for Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel (LCVP) in Cairns, Queensland Australia, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, October 17, 1945. Manley notes that the weather is nice that day.
- Date Created:
- 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, February 25, 1945. Worthington notes that she has a tooth ache. She also tells Manley how their families are doing.
- Date Created:
- 1945-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 30, 1945. Worthington notes that she had a day out with her friend Norma. She describes making records, having dinner, and having a sleepover.
- Date Created:
- 1945-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated March 9, 1945. The envelope is sent from 6916 Reinf. Co. (Prov.), 6903 Reinf. Bn. (Prov.), A.P.O.-551, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated circa March 1945. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes sharing the news of his new job and his furlough request for a thirty-day return home to the United States.
- Date Created:
- 1945-03-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- British PT (patrol vessel) boat, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- AD-1 Sky Raider US Navy attack bomber, September 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Tennessee class, US BB (battleship), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Midway class, US CVB (large aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Baltimore A-30 US light attack bomber, circa 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Portland class, US CA (heavy cruiser), Portland-CA 33, April 2, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- T-2 Judy, Japanese reconaissance dive bomber, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Fletcher class, US DD (destroyer), Radford-DD 446, April 2, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS Wichita, US CA 45 (heavy cruiser), November 1, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Bosun USSR bomber, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries