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- Description:
- A scrapbook created by women in Haslett, Michigan who were part of the Blue Star Mothers organization for mothers of soldiers sent to active duty in World War II. According to donor information, each family had a scrapbook containing copies of all the same information. This was the personal copy of Clella M. Weissinger Dickinson. The contents of the scrapbook are: Information on the formation of the Blue Star Mothers association Hand-written biographies of those from Haslett serving in the armed forces Portraits of those serving Clippings about the war and letters from soldiers printed in the newspaper Transcribed copies of letters from soldiers Clippings about the Blue Star Mothers activities Gold stars are affixed to biographies of those who were killed in service. Due to the fragility of this scrapbook, the contents have not been digitized. Contact the library for more information.
- Date Created:
- [1942 TO 1943]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Blue Star Mothers of Haslett Scrapbook
- Description:
- A display in Mason, Mich., from the Consumer Interest Committee of the Ingham County Defense Council recommending consumers read food labels to stretch their dollars, also showing what foodstuffs $3.50 would buy in 1942 (World War II) and 1918 (World War I).
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing Civilian Defense
- Description:
- Oldsmobile featured a series of "B-44" models in 1942 to coincide with both impending WWII efforts and their 44th year in the automobile industry.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Letters dated from 1943 to 1945, sent to the Osgood family, mostly Jack Osgood, at 500 Butterfield Drive in East Lansing, Michigan. A collection of 49 letters and postcards from various men, mostly men in the armed services, dating from 1943 to 1945. Most of the letters are addressed to Jack Osgood, 500 Butterfield Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, and some are addressed to Mrs. Wayland Osgood at the same address. One correspondent, Oakley D. Thornton, refers to flying model airplanes with Jack Osgood. Most correspondents seem to be buddies from high school and write from various military bases around the U.S. Topics include training, KP duty, specific airplanes, and several letters give advice on passing a psychological exam.
- Date Created:
- [1943 TO 1945]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Jack Osgood Collection
- Description:
- This small collection includes three 45rpm recordings and a portrait of Normajean Mosher in West Junior High School band uniform with her french horn. The records are home studio-type 45rpm records with brands Wilcox-Gay, Recordio, and Presto, all dating from 1944. Two of the records appear to be from when Normajean Mosher was stationed in the San Francisco area in in a military band, and the third is a Mosher family recording, 1944. Normajean Mosher attended West Junior High, Central High School (graduating in 1942), and Michigan State University. She married Mervin LaVern Munk in 1947.
- Date Created:
- [1938 TO 1944]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Normajean Mosher Munk Collection
- Description:
- World War II poster with the message, "A Salute To Our Fighting Dads, Father's Day, June 18." The poster shows a color drawing of a father in uniform with two children and a grandfather in the background. Additional text along the bottom of the poster shows "The Strongest of Bonds ... Your Dad and Your Country. Buy a Bond For Father's Day." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Copyright 1944, National Council for the Promotion of Father's Day, Inc." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Printed in U.S.A."
- Date Issued:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- World War II poster with the messages, "If You Can't Go Across - Come Across!" and "Produce!" Additional printed text along the bottom shows "Keep 'Em Firing!" The top of the poster shows a color drawing of soldiers, military vehicles, and a warship. At the center of the poster, there is a color drawing of a workman who is operating a machine tool in a manufacturing plant. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Copyright 1942 - Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation, Lansing, Michigan."
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- World War II poster with the messages, "Careful!" and "Let's Work Safely to Keep 'Em Firing!" The poster shows a color drawing of a workman and the subtitle, "Here's Where Accidents Strike" Arrows point to different body parts and also indicate the percentages of work injuries which occur to that part of the body. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Copyright 1943 - Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation, Lansing, Michigan." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Litho in U.S.A. -49-."
- Date Issued:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- World War II poster with the message, "Make Every Minute Count!" and a quote from President Roosevelt, "Lost Ground Can Always Be Regained - Lost Time - Never!" Additional printed text along the bottom shows "Keep 'Em Firing!" At the center of the poster, there is a color drawing of a workman who is handling tools near a steel furnace. A large clock dial is shown in white at the perimeter of the drawing. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Copyright 1942 - Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation, Lansing, Michigan." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Litho in U.S.A. -26-."
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One world map entitled "Dated Events War Map." The map shows the continents and countries of the world as well as naval bases at the time of World War II. The map is color-coded to indicate which countries were aligned with the Allied forces, the Axis forces, or were neutral. Many small notes are shown across the map to indicate the locations and dates of major battles and war events. Small inset maps of Germany, the Balkan countries, Japan, and the Philippine Islands are included in order to show additional details. Printed text beneath the map title shows "This Is Your Box Seat In The Theatre of War; Fisher Wall Paper Co., New Home: 5840 Woodward Ave. at Medbury, Detroit 2, Michigan." Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Printed in U.S.A. - Shaw-Barton, Coshocton, Ohio." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Copyright U.S.A. and Canada, 1942, C. C. Petersen."
- Date Issued:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
