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Items associated with name 'Germany'
3353rd Quartermaster Truck Company Photograph
by Kisner, Kyle (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The 3353rd Quartermaster Truck Company photograph was taken on June 20, 1945 in Ulm, Germany. The company is standing in front of a building that was used by the Hitler Youth but had been repurposed as the maintenance building for the 3353rd. On the back of the photo, the last names of the soldiers are documented.
Alvin and Dorothy Piegols Papers
by Piegols, Alvin; Piegols, Dorothy (1939 – 2024)
2 boxes, 2 oversize folders (1.75 linear feet)
The Alvin and Dorothy Piegols papers document the experiences of Alvin Piegols as he served in the Army during World War II and of his fiancée, Dorothy Cannon, who was studying to be a nurse at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. The materials date between 1939 and 2024, with the bulk of the textual materials dating between 1939 to 1947. Items in the collection include "the Scalpel" yearbook, correspondence between Dorothy and Alvin, newspapers, photographs from Alvin's tour in Europe, postcards of German towns, programs and pamphlets, publications about Alvin's battalion, the Thunderbolts, and artifacts such as Alvin's military patches, German pins, a Nazi flag, and a wooden crucifix. Family photographs document Dorothy and Alvin's marriage and family and date from 1943 to 1992.
Anti-Russian German Propaganda Leaflets
by Deutsches Reich (1944)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two Russian-language leaflets were distributed by the German Army on the Eastern Front in 1944 during the Second World War. They include anti-Russian images and text on either side of the burnt leaflets.
Assorted Stereoview Cards
by Various (circa 1900)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 31 stereoview cards were created between 1890 and 1910, although many are undated. The images include nature scenes in places like Oregon, Massachusetts, England, and Germany; world fair and exposition scenes; royal and political residences; and several vernacular scenes such as hunting.
Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection
by Truitt, Clyde Gilbert (1916 – 2011)
1 box, 1 folder (0.25 linear feet)
The Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection includes numerous photographs, documents, newspaper clippings, and handwritten information cards detailing Clyde G. Truitt’s military service in World War I. Other local men’s military careers are also included in this collection, but the main focus of the collection is on Clyde Truitt. Information surrounding Clyde’s family is present in the collection. Documents pertaining to Truitt’s family include birth certificates, wedding announcements, report cards, and other genealogical documents. A vast majority of the collection is made up of photographs. Half of the photographs detail Truitt’s military experience, while the other half depict the Truitt family, the Truitt family home, and Clyde’s career with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.
Confederate Bank Note collection
by Unknown (1861 – 1954)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Confederate Bank Note collection documents the Confederate and individual southern states' monetary culture during the Civil War, spanning 1861-1866. There are also bank notes from Germany, Canada, The Netherlands, and Bermuda spanning from 1914-1954.
First World War German Cigarette Card Album
by Cigaretten Bilderdienst (1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This First World War (Der Weltkrieg) Cigarette Card Album was published by Cigaretten Bilderdienst in 1935. Included are 270 color cards depicting scenes from the First World War, 1914-1918.
Folklife Collection - The Munich Clan
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Paula Neal collected folk material. For this project, the student decided to talk about a special folk group she belonged to: "the Munich Clan", which was a group of students who used to attend a division of the University of Maryland established in Munich, Germany, for the family of deployed military or U.S. and allied countries' government workers. Her paper describes this unique student body who created its own fraternities and sororities (identified by animal names), and improvised its traditions (pledge programs, social activities). The paper then focuses on the folklore of her group of friends (the "Munich Clan"). Pictures and cartoons enclosed.
Frank Dunbaugh Papers
by Dunbaugh, Frank (1919, 1945)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Frank Dunbaugh Papers document the activity of a Major in the United States Army immediately following the Second World War. Dunbaugh commanded the Allied Military Government (AMG) in the Hersbruck district of post-war Germany. He discussed how his unit identified former Nazi party members, the interrogation of S.S. officers at a castle, a riot in a Polish refugee camp, the mistreatment of civilians and rape of women, American soldiers being ambushed, American G.I.'s mistreating local civilians and German police, encounters with Russian officers, and meeting concentration and labor camp survivors.
French World War II Postcards
by Bernard, Jean (circa 1939 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This set of 12 World War II postcards are written in French and date from circa 1939 to 1945. The art on the postcards were drawn by Jean Bernard and portray soldiers from both sides of the war.
German and Nazi Stereoviews
by Deutsches Reich (1937 – 1946)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These German and Nazi Stereoviews consist of two separate collections of stereoview photographs that were collected by a U.S. Army colonel. Included are two stereoview finders. The first collection of photographs depict the Third Reich's military might and Nazi Party ceremonial events. These 73 photographs, of which there were originally 100, are described in German on the versos, which was translated by the wife of the Colonel who collected the stereoviews. The other collection consists of 36 photographs that show the United States-occupied zone of Germany, which are identified in English.
German Feldpost Postcards
by Deutsches Reich (1941)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This postcard was distributed by the German Feldpost during the Second World War and depicts an abandoned sailboat (verlassenes segelschiff).
John Satterfield Papers
by John Satterfield (1942 – 1946)
1 box (1 linear feet)
Letters from John Satterfield to his then-girlfriend Sarah Owens, and his mother Lucy Satterfield, spanning his service in World War Two as well as his life afterwards.
Kriegszeit Kunstlerflugblatter
by Cassirer Verlag, Paul (1914 – 1915)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
A weekly German cartoon publication featuring attacks on England and Russia. Usually portrays England as a large seal balancing the world on the end of her nose, and Russia as a clumsy bear. Also some morale cartoons appealing to Germanic nationalism and sentimentality. From the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2005681952/
Larry Mika Letters
by Mika, Larry (1971 – 1972)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
This collection consists of letters that were primarily sent from Lawrence "Larry" Mika to his mother, Leona, in Bay City, Michigan from 1971 to 1972. However, some letters were sent from or to Larry's friend and brother, as well as a series of letters from Leona to Larry in late 1972. At the beginning of the correspondence, Larry was in boot camp and was later stationed in Germany. He wrote frequently about cars and stereos, in addition to things that his mother should send him.
Lester Fooks Collection
by Fooks, Lester (1874 – 1986)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Lester Fooks Collection was compiled by the Private from Salisbury, Maryland primarily between 1941 and 1945, although some of the material dates after this period to 1986 and even more dates before to 1874. The collection documents Fooks' service in Europe during the Second World War. The collection consists of photographs of American troops during the construction of a bridge, photographs of Adolf Hitler and German troops, French postcards, Reichsbank notes ranging from 1 to 100,000 that date between 1908 and 1923, Dutch athletic awards from the 1930s, German cigarettes with Nazi stamps, a Nazi pin and uniform cutting, an American stamp, and coins from Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States that date between 1874 and 1986. The collection also includes a German ammunitions box with Fooks' addresses written on top.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Henry Bowes Collection
by Bowes, Edward Henry (1901, 1969)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Lieutenant Colonel Edward H. Bowes Collection documents the personal history of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Henry Bowes (1896-1944). Personal items relating to Edward Bowes’ career in the U.S. Army from 1919 to 1944 include diaries, photographs, and other service-related documents. Bowes’ wife Roselmer Bowes (nee McKee) and two children lived primarily in New York and San Francisco, California and are documented through photographs and other documents. Bowes was a prisoner of war (POW) in a Philippine Military Prison Camp during World War II and later died after his prisoner vessel was sunk. There are also two yearbooks, a photo album, a birth certificate of Roselmer Bowes (nee McKee), a handbook meant for cadets about the West Point Military Academy, and a copy of a telegram and record detailing Bowes’ death.
Major George W. Fisk Papers
by Fisk, George W. (1938 – 1946)
1 folder, 1 oversize folder (0.2 linear feet)
The Major George W. Fisk papers document Fisk's experiences as a Major during World War II. The materials range from 1938 to 1946. Within the collection are photographs of Major Fisk and the Division Staff of the 2nd Infantry Division, a map of Western Europe with his route marked, a typed memoir, two books about the 2nd Infantry Division, two stamp albums for the purchase of war bonds, Maj. Fisk's uniform jacket and pants, and Maj. Fisk's wool army blanket.
Nazi Photograph Postcards
by Deutsches Reich (circa 1937 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two Nazi Photograph Postcards both contain one photograph of German Nazis and an accompanying song. The two songs featured are translated as "Why is it then that Girls Love Soldiers?" and "As in your Little Flower Garden." Also included are three stamps depicting Adolf Hitler.
New Panorama of the Rhine from Mayence to Cologne
by Kapp, David (1868)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This accordian fold-out map was published by David Kapp in 1868 and depicts a panoramic view of the Rhine River from Mayence (Mainz) to Cologne with 37 views and a description.
Notgeld Notes (Arnstadt, Germany)
by Unknown (1921)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 19 Notgeld notes were issued in Arnstadt, Germany in 1921. The currency depicts Johann Sebastian Bach's portrait, German people's financial woes from the First World War, Jewish capitalists celebrating, City Hall, the 1635 Black Plague, the Great Fire of 1581, historic battles and a wine festival with musicians and dancers.
Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs
by Karna, Duane; Salisbury University Students; Thompson, Klaudia; Thompson, Ray (1980 – 2015)
2 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (3.5 linear feet)
The Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs collection documents the history of the German Club at Salisbury University and two study abroad programs offered by the Modern Languages Department between 1980 and 2015. Included in the collection are flyers, photographs, scrapbooks, video recordings, press releases, administrative forms, notes and correspondence among other materials created by Salisbury University (previously Salisbury State College and Salisbury State University) students and the advisor of German Club, Klaudia Thompson. Two events, Oktoberfest and Immersion Weekend, are the main focus of the German Club records. In addition, there are programs, posters, itineraries, travel guides and brochures, advertisements for the program, and postcards from abroad that document a winter study abroad program and a summer study abroad program. There are additional materials related to the Modern Languages Department itself, mostly regarding German courses and events, that include correspondence and publications by or about the Department. Lastly, there is a large collection of photographs and scrapbooks documenting events held by the German Club and the study abroad trips.
Sentimental Journeys: Delmarva Remembers World War II
by Judith M. Ferrand (circa 1995)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
"Sentimental Journeys: Delmarva Remembers World War II" is a collection of interviews of fifty(50) World War II veterans from the Delmarva Peninsula. The collection was assembled and produced by Judith M. Ferrand in the spring and summer of 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, in association with WBOC-TV and Wor-Wic Community College. The interviews of the fifty veterans cover all topics surrounding the Second World War including life prior to the war, enlistment and training, various battles, important individuals such as Generals Patton and McArthur, and the Veteran's views of their service. Included with the Interviews is a plastic-bound book that uses the information from the fifty interviews to tell their collective story, from the causes of the war to Veteran's evaluation of their service. Digitized versions of each tape are available upon request.
Special Collections Books and Periodicals
by Unknown (1694 – 2015)
folders (186 linear feet)
These rare and unique books and periodicals supplement the Special Collections manuscripts. They range in dates from 1694 to 2015--primarily dating from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century--and vary greatly in topics throughout world and American history. Many languages are represented, including Japanese, German, Russian, Spanish, French, and more. Subjects such as the history of education, the American Civil War, and Japanese foreign relations are especially well represented. There are approximately 1400 books and periodicals, all acquired at different times and manners. All books are completely cataloged in the ALEPH system, which can be searched more in depth here: https://catalog.umd.edu/F/?func=file&file_name=find-c (please select SPECIAL COLLECTIONS for LOCATION)
Special Collections Pamphlet Collection
by Various (1762 – 1985)
9 cartons, 2 boxes (10 linear feet)
The Special Collections Pamphlet Collection consists of over 800 published manuscripts discussing a wide variety of national and international topics. The materials date between 1762 and 1985. Similar topics have been grouped together, but may be found throughout the collection. Some of the major topics included in the collection are: race relations, Australia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, African American history, Native American history, military history (American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War), education, industry, labor history, agriculture, railways, government and politics, international relations, socialism, communism, economics, prisons, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, prohibition, temperance, women's history and groups, and biographies and obituaries.
The Wehrmacht Fight in the West Stereoview Photograph Book
by Raumbild Verlag (1940)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 100 stereoviews comprise an album published by Raumbild Verlag in 1940. It depicts Germany's Wehrmacht campaign on the western front. The metal folding stereoviewer is included. The book contains written descriptions in German.
Travel Diary of Mildred Greve
by Greve, Mildred (1957 – 1959)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This travel diary was written by Mildred Greve of Broome County, New York between 1957. The diary, which contains daily entries and accounts of expenditures, documents three trips abroad with her husband, James. The couple flew out of New York in 1957 for their first trip, which included a stop in Ireland and extensive stays in the villages and cities of Scandinavian countries like Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. In 1958 they took their second trip to Europe, this time to Belgium where they attended the Brussels Exposition of 1958. After Belgium the Greves stayed in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and returned to Brussels for their return flight to America. The third trip was a road trip up the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada. There is one letter from July 15, 1958 as well as a newspaper clipping about visiting Finland.
Vorschule der Rassenkunde
by Clauss, Ludwig F.; Hoffmann, Arthur (1934)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This book--Vorschule der Rassenkunde auf der Grundlage praktischer Menschenbeobachtung ("Preschool of race science based on practical human observation")--was written in 1934 by Ludwig F. Clauss and Arthur Hoffmann. It was a teaching aid meant for students to learn how to discern various races according to Clauss' race theory.
Walter Lischick papers
by Lischick, Walter P. (1976 – 1977)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The papers of Walter P. Lischick documents his six month enquiry to the Federal Republic of Germany to obtain a portrait of Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg, 1976-1977. Lischick, a native of Germany, wrote to the Consulate General and the Lt. Archive Director to obtain information. Also included is a copy of the Features of the Hansestadt Hamburg during the Course of the years, 1939-1945.