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20th Army Air Force and the 40th Bomb Group photograph, ca. 1944
A large lecture hall is filled with men, shown from the rear looking forward. On the wall are large insignias of the 20th Army Air Force and the 40th Bomb Group. Verso reads, "Breifing [sic] Room - 40th Bomb Gp. Before a mission - 40th Group insignia at right 20th AAF at right [sic]. 33 crews ready to go. Projection machine in front - projects weather map on screen." -
A building facade photograph, 13 April 1946
A building facade showing heavy damage, identified as a building from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp. Front reads, "Sto Tomas W. C." Verso reads, "4/13/46" and "Where American Prisoners were Kept in Phillynne." -
A line of men and boys photograph, ca. 1930-1940
A line of men and boys photographed throwing rotten vegetables from the top of a building. Verso reads, "Here's where the garbage came from." -
Aerial view canals in Japan photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of a coastal area of Japan with B-29 aircraft flying overhead. Verso reads, "34 Japan Canals." -
Aerial view of 313th Wing Headquarters Tinian photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of a military base surrounded by open fields, and wooded areas. Verso reads, "313th Wing Headquarters Tinian." -
Aerial view of city in Japan photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of a city, probably Tokyo, Japan. -
Aerial view of Tinian Island photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of fields, roads, and buildings with the wing of a United States military aircraft seen at right. Front reads, "Tinian" and verso reads, "Tinian as seen on the approach to the field - from left scanners position." -
Aerial view of Tokyo photograph, 31 August 1945
Aerial view showing a river, and urban center. Front reads, "Tokyo" and "A non-burned out section". Verso reads, "One of the few sections not completely burned. This was taken 31 Aug 45." -
Aerial view of Tokyo, Japan photograph, 31 August 1945
Aerial of Tokyo, Japan showing a network of roads and railroad tracks. Some damaged buildings can be seen. Verso reads, "Burned out portions of Tokyo very clear picture taken 31Aug 45. Two days before final surrender. Taken by our bombadier (Lt. Stoggen) from our plane No. 35 (Shaggen Home)." -
B-29 aircraft number 35 photograph, ca. 1945
Inkjet print of photograph of the crew of B-29 aircraft number 35, the "Shag'n Home" taken in front of the front landing gear of the plane. -
B-29 aircraft photograph, ca. 1945
Photo of B-29 aircraft flying over mountainous region, taken from another aircraft. Verso reads, "B 29 'flying the Huny'- from India over China." -
Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946
The Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines, shown heavily damaged. Front reads, "Central Church" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
City Hall photograph, 13 April 1946
Heavily damaged building with a tower surrounded by piles of rubble. Front reads, "City Hal[l]" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
Destroyed building in Manila, Philippines photograph, 17 April 1946
Destroyed building, probably in Manila, Philippines. Text on front illegible. Verso reads "4/17/46" -
Five B-29 aircrafts photograph, 2 September 1945
Five B-29 aircrafts flying through clouds, taken from another aircraft. Verso reads, "2 Sept. 45 - Peace. Tokyo hidden by clouds at 5000' - after picture was taken - went to 2000' so we could see city and especially so city could see us." -
Jai Ali Club photograph, 13 April 1946
Art Deco style building, labeled "Jai Ali Club." Verso reads, "Enlisted Men's Club in Manila" and "4/13/46" Building was built for jai alai games and was also known as the Roosevelt Club for Enlisted Men. -
Legislative building photograph, 13 April 1946
Greek Revival style building with front facade partially toppled. Front reads, "Legislative Bldg." Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
Manila Hotel in the Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946
The Manila Hotel in the Philippines shown in 1946. Front reads, "Manila Hotel" and also "Army Navy Club". However, the Army and Navy Club, while similar in appearance, is a different building. The Manila Hotel was occupied by the Japanese for the duration of World War II. Verso reads, "4/13/46" and appears to have read "Army-Navy Club" at one time, but has been erased, perhaps leading to the confusion. -
Nanette von Siebenthal photograph, ca. 1935
Studio portrait of Nanette von Siebenthal as a teenager by Beckmann Studio. -
Novia James White and Nanette von Siebenthal photograph, ca. 1935-1936
Novia James White and Nanette von Siebenthal as teenagers, standing with bicycles in front of a house.