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73-121-16 - Diary
Desk Calendar and Diary belonging to R. G. Bozick of Calhan, Colorado; dated 1942.
Record Type: Object
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73-121-17 - Wallet
Large leather carry-all contianing: (20)1917-18 3x4in. war photos, (41)1917-18 2x3in. war photos, (8) cowboy postcards, (8) military cartoon postcards, (5) U.S. postcards, (12) military picture cards of France and Germany, and other misc.
Record Type: Object
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73-121-23 - Baseball
Baseball: white leather with red cording. Hard ball. Has inked signatures of players.
Record Type: Object
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74-72-11a - Kit, Mess
The M1910 Meat Can mess kit was designed for compact storage as well as the issuance of the proper amount of "slum" portioned to each soldier during WWI to ensure they were receiving enough calories. "Slum" was a food that was comprised of an assortment of left overs or a combination of food items into one such as eggs, meats, and canned tomatoes. The food would be stored in this bottom oval bowl shaped metal container, then the utensils such as ...
Record Type: Object
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74-72-11b - Cover, Food Storage
The M1910 Meat Can mess kit lid was designed to properly store solider's food during WWI. The food would be stored in the bottom oval bowl shaped metal container, then the utensils such as knifes and forks would be stored inside and the lid would be placed on top then secured by the lever. The lid is silver, metal, oval shaped with a small round hook which the solider could use to secure the mess kit to their bag. Some mess kit lids such as these...
Record Type: Object
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74-72-11c - Spoon, Eating
Metal spoon stamped with "US" that goes with the M1910 Meat Can mess kit which was designed for compact storage as well as the issuance of the proper amount of "slum" portioned to each soldier during WWI to ensure they were receiving enough calories. The spoon and other utensils would be stored inside the bottom of the mess kit with the food. The lid would be placed on top then secured by the lever which sealed the dish tightly to ensure that the...
Record Type: Object
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74-72-12 - Helmet
Military helmet that has a red circle with, "c3s" and "Div. 77" around the front brim.
Record Type: Object
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74-72-14a - Canister
World War I metal cylindrical canister for leather gas mask of the German Lederschutemask type. Dark, sage, green metal canister with light brown canvas carrying strapped wrapped around it. A metal toggle latch secures the lid, making the canister both air and water tight to prevent damage to the mask when it is stored inside.
Record Type: Object
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74-72-14b - Mask, Gas
World War I leather gas mask of the German Lederschutemask type. Characterized by the "spiders" or metal framework within the eye sockets (which would be removed from the next model of gas mask) the face covering is made from a single piece of sheep skin leather. Traditionally the eye pieces had two layers of yellow celluloid, however this pair only has the outer layer; the inner layer may have been removed. The edges of the mask have been coated...
Record Type: Object
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74-72-14c - Respirator
World War I leather gas mask filter of the German Lederschutemask type. This filter screws into the main mask to allow the wearer to breathe even when surrounded by mustard gas or tear gas. The circular filter is a sage green metal and the front is covered in a thin layer of brown cardboard or paper. The middle of this front paper layer has a triangular hook that an extension hose could be attached to in order to allow the wearer long use. The at...
Record Type: Object
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74-72-17 - Bag
Three canvas military, draw string, carry all bags, one large, the other two are 12'' x 10'. all green or brown.
Record Type: Object
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74-72-18 - Anecdotes of the Great War: Gathered from European Sources
Carleton B. Case
Record Type: Library
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74-72-18 - Wartime and Patriotic Selections: For Recitation and Reading
Carleton B. Case
Record Type: Library
