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[Program for the Opening of the Camp Crocodile Mess Hall, October 1, 1943]

Description: Program for the grand opening of the Camp Crocodile mess hall. The program is decorated with small illustrations and lists the menu for the night as well as the festivities including a musical interlude, a movie short, and a showing of "The Palm Beach Story".
Date: October 1, 1943
Creator: Third Amphibious Force
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Parachutes: A Pilot Saved Is a Pilot Made

Description: Guidebook on the use and maintenance of parachutes and various scenarios they may be needed in intended for United States military pilots. The book discusses types of parachutes, handling parachutes, parachute inspection, potential hazards when exiting a ship in an emergency, and landing instructions.
Date: April 1944
Creator: Pickering, George M. & Bowman, R. L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Program for Smoker at Sea, August 11,1945]

Description: Program for the "Smoker at Sea" boxing event held on August 11, 1945 aboard the USS Altamaha (CVE-18). The program lists the sponsors, master-of-ceremonies, fight promoter, fighters, referees, judges, and timekeepers, and musicians for the event and has song lyrics on the back. The front of the program features an illustration of a muscular sailor with the event details in stylized text.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: USS Altamaha (CVE-18)
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Servicemen's Guide to Manila]

Description: Guide containing a list of locations in Manila, Philippines and a map of the area intended for servicemen. The locations listed include barbershops, dining, churches, photographers, bars and night clubs, hotels, and theatres.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: Lopez, C. A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

The Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial

Description: Pamphlet discussing the proposed Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial and requesting contributions to go towards building the memorial. This pamphlet also includes the work of Edwin and explains the reason he deserves to be memorialized.
Date: 1944
Creator: Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial Headquarters
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Questions and Answers for the Building Fund Drive for $75,000.00

Description: Pamphlet from the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas discussing what is needed, how much is needed, when construction will begin, and who should donate towards the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: 1945
Creator: B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[American Women's Voluntary Services Informational Pamphlet]

Description: Pamphlet containing information on the American Women's Voluntary Services and their activities. The front of the pamphlet features a logo with an eagle and the name "American Women's Voluntary Services" on a blue, white, and red striped background. The back of the pamphlet contains the names of the national officers and board of directors of the A. W. V. S.
Date: [1904..1945]
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services
Partner: Rosenberg Library

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Date: 191X
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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