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   Object A is a single war ration stamp with the number 1 on it. Objects B and C are Instructions for how to use a War Ration Book.

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2. 10 cent U. S. stamp

   This is 10 Cent U. S. stamp, with "America On Guard" printed next to a soldier.

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3. 1942 War Bonds Stamp Album - 1942

   A 10 cent stamp album given for the purchase of United States war savings bonds. The album has pages that count up to $18.75 to be filled in by one 10 cent stamp at a time. This album is listed as the property of Jimmie Wade with the address 742 Main Street in Barboursville, West Virginia. Stamps have been placed in the album through $1.90.

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4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch - Diamond shaped shoulder patch of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). In golden thread there is an eagle globe and anchor in the center with two wings on either side of it. Underneath the eagle, golbe, and anchor in black thread is the number 3 in Roman Numerals (III). The background is scarlett thread.

   2004.28.43

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5. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch - Diamond shaped shoulder patch of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). In golden thread there is an eagle globe and anchor in the center with two wings on either side of it. Underneath the eagle, golbe, and anchor in black thread is the number 3 in Roman Numerals (III). The background is scarlett thread.

   2004.28.42

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6. 4th War Loan Poster - c.1940s

   Small poster with a red, white, and blue shield that says "We Bought Extra War Bonds" at the top followed by a large 4th in the center for 4th War Loan, surrounded by white stars, the bottom of the shield says War Loan.

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7. Acknowledgement of Owen Keith Hall's Service in WWII

   This is a blank form typed in black ink on sepia toned paper that was to be used if the 2nd or 3rd mustering out payments were not received, or if a change of address occured. The form has a place to put name, rank, and serial number. It then has lines with empty lines where you are supposed to check the line applicable to you. Under the line that has change of address there is a place to fill out your name (again), serial number, and new address...

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8. Acknowledgement of Owen Keith Hall's Service in WWII

   This is an acknowledgment of Owen Keith Hall's service in WWII, signed by Harry S. Truman It is printed in black ink except for Hall's name, which has been typed in black ink, and Truman's name which is handwritten in blue ink.

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9. Air Raid Warden Band

   This is a band that displays the symbol for an Air Raid Warden. This was displayed to civiilians so they could know their warden, ask them questions, and give them any information their warden may need.

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10. A manual for guarding against sabotage during WWII

    This is a manual for workers, supervisors, and executives of factories that explains to them the importance of watching out for saboteurs. These workers were tasked with building for the war effort, and with looking for anyone that may attack the American homefront. The manual is 12 pages long, and its cover contains red text.

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11. American Red Cross Military Welfare Service Jacket, World War II - Military jacket: Red Cross Welfare Service, WWII. Thick twill jacket with light blue button detail at collar. Patch at shoulder of left proper arm of a red cross, with 'American Red Cross Military Welfare Service' written around the cross in a circle. At the left proper cuff are four metallic silver-blue horizontal stripes on a light gray background, stitched hastily with a light pink/beige thread. Four plastic buttons molded to read 'American Red Cross' run down the center of the jacket, with two pockets at the waist and two pockets at the breast. Tag in the lower right of rayon lining reads 'Smith-Gray New York Established 1845' Along with the donation of the jacket were photocopies of Natalie Morse Quinney's original letter enlisting her for overseas service upon the successful completion of her medical exam, as well as photocopied portrait of Miss Quinney in service. She holds out a cup to a woman and an officer with his head turned away from the photograph.

    2019.31.19

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12. A message to every American from the President

    This is a letter from the President on June 24,1943 to every American regarding war bonds. Roosevelt starts by thanking the people for the extraordinary amount of money they had given, but goes on to ask for much more money. The text on each side is blue, and the messae takes up the entire back of the paper.

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13. Application for Supplemental Gasoline Response

    This is a response for an application for "supplemental gasoline". There are 5 red checks in total which signify what corrections need to be made by R. R. Treavy in order to obtain Gasoline Rations.

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14. Armbands of Roanoke's Civilian Defense Workers Newspaper Clipping

    This is a newspaper clipping containing six different images of the different Roanoke Civilian Defense Workers' Armbands. The six symbols represent workers from the medical corps, civilian defense officials, firewatchers, auxiliary police, air raid wardens, and auxiliary firemen.

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15. Autographed Hotel Roanoke Menu - June 16, 1942

    A special printing of Hotel Roanoke's menu with a picture of J. Ed. Brown, to congratulate him on 60 years of service. Mr. Brown personally dated and autographed this copy. At the bottom are two photographs of the hotel - one dated 1882 and one dated 1942. Mr. Brown was a member of the staff at the opening of the hotel in 1882. On the back cover there is an encouragement to buy war bonds, featuring a line-drawing of a minuteman from the Revolut...

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16. Basil & Louise Warren in Washington, DC

    A newspaper picture of Basil D. Warren and Mattie Louise Hancock Warren strolling arm-in-arm under the blooming cherry trees of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C. Mr. Warren was on shore leave from the Coast Guard and Mrs. Warren joined him in Washington for a short vacation during World War II.

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17. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

    This is a memorandum typed in black ink sent to Personnel Group Transfer Order# 834, enroute to Bainbridge Maryland. It details where each detail will leave from and arrive to. It also gives instructions on who to contact if you get separated from your detail. And if you are unable to be reunited with them, go diretly to your destination and report to the Commanding Officer there. On the reverse written in graphite is an address. It reads: Frank...

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18. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

    This is a 2 page bill sent to Owen Keith Hall from the Marine Corps, stating that he had been overpaid when he was discharged. The first page is a letter from Captain V.R. Fitzgerald stating that he needed to pay $30 to the Marine Corps. The second page is a more detailed statement showing Hall's credits and debits.

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19. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

    This is a 2 page bill sent to Owen Keith Hall from the Marine Corps, referencing a previous bill stating that he had been overpaid when he was discharged. The first page is a letter from Captain W. Oberhoff stating that Hall could pay the $30 to the Marine Corps in $5 installments. This was because they didn't want to put any undue strain on Hall's financial resources. The second page is a detailed statement showing how the error occurred that re...

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20. Buy Extra Bonds Poster - 1943

    Poster with a war scene of a soldier getting ready to throw a grenade. There is barbed wire behind him and the sky is dark and smokey. He is wearing a tan uniform with a green helmet. Above him reads "Let 'Em Have It" in yellow font. Towards the bottom of the poster there is a shield with red, white, and blue coloring that reads "We bought extra war bonds, 4th war loan." At the bottom of the poster in bold white text reads "Buy Extra Bonds." Offi...

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