The Nazis systematically plundered occupied territories. In 1943, the Allies established the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program-- also called the Monuments Men-- to protect cultural treasures in war areas and to recover items stolen by the Nazis.
In this cartoon, slicing a portion of Schickelgruber-- a reference to the surname of Hitler's father-- indicates that the Allies were hopeful Turkey might join the cause against Germany. In actuality, Turkey remained neutral until just prior to the end of the war.
Public health matters continue to concern citizens. Despite a plethora of filtration methods, Louisville's drinking water is still of questionable quality.
The card belonging to George D. Wilson from Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is a one-page document detailing the information of his membership. Sigma Pi Phi is exclusive and the oldest African American Greek-letter organization for professionals, they do not have collegiate or undergraduate membership.
French identity card of Eugénie Baer Hirsch (1880-1967), a Jewish Frenchwoman. Eugénie was the widow of Jacques Hirsch, and mother of Denise Hirsch Wolff (1909-2000). She immigrated to the United States in 1947 and settled in Louisville, Kentucky.
