Second World War Collection (page 20)

U. S. Marine Corps, bedding down a big barrage balloon, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
U.S. Marine Corps, bedding down a big barrage balloon, Parris Island, S.C

Looking north on Woodward Ave. from the Maccabee[s] Building... Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking north on Woodward Ave. from the Maccabee[s] Building with the Fisher Building at the far left, and the Wardell Hotel at the middle right, Detroit, Mich

Looking down on a parking lot from the rear of the Fisher Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking down on a parking lot from the rear of the Fisher Building, Detroit, Mich

Sangre de Cristo Mts. N. M. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Sangre de Cristo Mts. N.M

A large electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making... Muscle Shoals area, Alabama, 1942
A large electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making of elemental phosphorus in a TVA chemical plant in the Muscle Shoals area, Alabama

Looking south from the Maccabees Building with the Detroit skyline in distance, Detroit, Mich
Looking south from the Maccabees Building with the Detroit skyline in the distance, Detroit, Mich. Photo shows Woodward Ave. extending south from Warren

Traffic at 5: 30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Traffic at 5:30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich

Looking east toward Rackham Building, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking east toward Rackham Building, Detroit, Mich. Photo shows the Rackham Memorial Building on right and Detroit Institute of Art on left, with Farnsworth Street running between them

Marine Corps barrage balloon, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine Corps barrage balloon, Parris Island, S.C

Flag, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Flag, Detroit, Mich

Looking west from the Maccabees Building, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Looking west from the Maccabees Building. Photo shows Detroit Public Library at right

Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn. 1942
Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn

An altar in the church dedicated to the Trinity, Trampas, N. M. 1943. Creator: John Collier
An altar in the church dedicated to the Trinity, Trampas, N.M

The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting... Manchester, Conn. 1942. Creator: William Rittase
The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting and drilling parachute packs in an eastern factory, Manchester, Conn. Their work is under constant close supervision

Training gliders at the Marine [Corp]s Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Training gliders at the Marine [Corp]s Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

School children, half of Polish and half of Italian... festival in May 1942, Southington, Conn
School children, half of Polish and half of Italian descent, at a festival in May 1942, Southington, Conn

At Beecher Street School, whose student body consists of half Americans... Southington, Conn
At Beecher Street School, whose student body consists of half Americans of Italian descent and half of Americans of Polish descent, Southington, Conn

Marine Corps barrage balloons, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine Corps barrage balloons, Parris Island, S.C

Children stage a patriotic demonstration, Southington, Conn. 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno Jacobs
Children stage a patriotic demonstration, Southington, Conn

Gus Worke, a farmer who came from Germany 40 years ago, Southington, Conn. 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno Jacobs
Gus Worke, a farmer who came from Germany 40 years ago, Southington, Conn

Marine lieutenants, pilots, by the power tow-plane for the... Page Field, Parris Island, S.C. 1942
Marine lieutenants, pilots, by the power tow-plane for the training gliders at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

An American town and its way of life, Southington, Conn. 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno Jacobs
An American town and its way of life, Southington, Conn. The Memorial Day parade moving down the main street. The small number of spectators is accounted for by the fact that the towns war factories

Marine parachuting at Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine parachuting at Parris Island, S.C

Nick Grillo, as a boy in Italy, dreamed of America and its opport... Southington, Connecticut
Nick Grillo, as a boy in Italy, dreamed of America and its opportunity, Southington, Connecticut. He saved enough money for boat passage to this country

Farm owned by James Pompey, who 20 years ago came from Italy... Southington, Connecticut, 1942
Farm owned by James Pompey, who 20 years ago came from Italy on the advice of a brother, Southington, Connecticut. People of Finnish, Slav, German, and Polish extraction help him to farm it

Marine Corps glider in flight out of Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine Corps glider in flight out of Parris Island, S.C

Street scene, with building of the Southington News, Southington, Connecticut, 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno Jacobs
Street scene, with building of the Southington News, Southington, Connecticut

Marine Corps gliders in flight from Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine Corps gliders in flight from Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion... Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. 1942
Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion at an eastern boat yard, Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. Many new 110-foot wooden sub-chasers are taking the water these days at yards in all

Amir Khalid [right] and Amir Faisal, sons of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, 1943. Creator: John Rous
Amir Khalid [right] and Amir Faisal, sons of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. Their Royal Highnesses recently concluded an extensive visit in the United States as guests of the government

U.S. Army Air Forces pilot in front of a YB-17 bombing... probably Langley field, Virginia, 1942
[U.S. Army Air Forces pilot in front of a YB-17 bombing airplane, probably Langley field, Virginia]

United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol, 1943. Creator: John Rous
United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol. They help out by delivering posters to help the war effort

A view looking south through the White Mountains from... Pine Mountain, Gorham vicinity, N.H. 1943
A view looking south through the White Mountains from the fire tower manned by Barbara Mortensen, a fire and airplane lookout on Pine Mountain, Gorham vicinity, N.H

The altar of Nuestra Senora del Carmel on the south wall of the church, Trampas, N. M. 1943. Creator: John Collier
The altar of Nuestra Senora del Carmel on the south wall of the church, Trampas, N.M

Marine lieutenant, glider pilot in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine lieutenant, glider pilot in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire, 1943. Creator: John Collier
White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire

Farmland in the Catskill Mountains, Richmondsville, N. Y. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Farmland in the Catskill Mountains, Richmondsville, N.Y

Farmland along the Delaware River, N. Y. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Farmland along the Delaware River, N.Y

A farm, Bethel, Vt. 1943. Creator: John Collier
A farm, Bethel, Vt

Switch boxes on the firewalls of B-25 bombers... North American Aviation, Inglewood, Calif. 1942
Switch boxes on the firewalls of B-25 bombers are assembled by women workers at North American [Aviation, Inc.]s Inglewood, Calif. plant

Construction of Douglas Dam, TVA, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Construction of Douglas Dam, TVA

Eight generator units in the generator room of a new... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Eight generator units in the generator room of a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator works at the winding of a generator stator... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Generator works at the winding of a generator stator in a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Field of daisies and orange flowers, possibly hawkweed, Vermont, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Field of daisies and orange flowers, possibly hawkweed, Vermont

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inglewood, CA
Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant

Wheat, Pennsylvania, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Wheat, Pennsylvania

In North Americans modern machine shop... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942
In North Americans modern machine shop, another aircraft part is finished on a huge turret lathe, North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant

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"Remembering the Second World War: A Time of Courage and Sacrifice" Winston Churchill, the indomitable leader, inspires hope with his iconic V for Victory sign in 1942. The brave Royal Engineers bomb disposal team fearlessly works to protect lives amidst the chaos of war in March 1941. The Commando Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought during World War II. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sail together, symbols of strength and unity during these turbulent times (c1939-1941). The Iwo Jima War Memorial immortalizes the unwavering spirit and sacrifice of American troops in their fight against tyranny. The Westland Lysander aircraft takes flight in 1941, an unsung hero that played a vital role behind enemy lines (Creator: Unknown). North Sheffield bears witness to bombing targets as it endures relentless attacks during wartime (c. 1940). Eric Ravilious captures a unique perspective on runway life in 1941 - a testament to resilience amid constant danger (Creator: Eric Ravilious). General Bernard Law Montgomery leads the mighty Eighth Army with determination and strategic brilliance in 1942 (Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown). During Anti-Gossip Week in August 1940, Sheffield Information Committee fights rumors that could undermine morale on the home front. Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill meet at the historic Teheran conference in 1943 - united against fascism but divided by ideology (b/w photo). The gallant pilots of RAF's 137 Squadron soar through skies filled with uncertainty but never falter in their mission (1943).