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Original collection of 54 vintage snapshots and prints from an American serviceman, most taken in the Philippines (Luzon and Manila) around 1945, with some stateside images. A nice group for WWII Pacific Theater, Army Air Forces, and Philippines collectors.
WARTIME CENSOR STAMPS: Several prints are stamped on the back "PASSED BY U.S. ARMY EXAMINER 38919," showing they were reviewed by military censors before being mailed home.
OFFICIAL ARMY AIR FORCES PHOTO: One print carries the purple stamp "Official U.S. Army Air Force Photograph, 354th Base Photo Section, Army Air Base, Sioux City, Iowa" with a War Department reproduction notice.
VETERANS PICTURE EXCHANGE PRINTS: Several prints have typed captions from the Veterans Picture Exchange, Grand Rapids, Mich., including "Chinatown, Manila," "Chinese girl, Manila," and "Luzon villagers going to early morning market, where they will buy rice, fish and other foods."
OTHER BACKSTAMPS AND NOTES:
- Hammond Photo Service, Meridian, Miss. developer stamps, including one dated NOV 28 1945
- "Metropolitan Theater," "Finance Bldg." and "Ocampo Residence" stamps (Manila landmarks)
- A handwritten note identifying "some of my Army friends," including a corporal from Chicago, Ill.
- One print labeled in pen "Medical Evacuation (Medivac) Chopper"
- Assorted names, numbers and photographer's notes on other backs
SUBJECTS INCLUDE:
- Bomber with pin-up nose art
- Transport aircraft, warplanes and a light plane on airfields
- Red Cross medical evacuation helicopter
- Soldiers posing with a "Small Arms Section" sign
- Medical Group building and a hospital ward interior
- Machine shop and office interiors with GIs at work
- Unit group portraits, a basketball team, and GI musicians
- Servicemen at a dance, posing by tents, and relaxing in quarters
- Ships, harbor and river scenes
- Filipino villagers, nipa huts, Manila street scenes and Chinatown
- Churches, a cathedral, and a Chinese-style ornamental gate
- Stateside views including the U.S. Capitol
DETAILS: Black and white prints in assorted small sizes, many with deckle edges, plus one color print. A few images (such as the medevac helicopter and a reel-to-reel tape recorder) may date from the later 1940s or 1950s. Please see the photos of the backs for all stamps and writing.
CONDITION: Consistent with age: yellowing, edge wear, light creases, and silvering on some prints. Some images are faded, and a few have old tape residue. Please review all photos carefully.
You will receive all 54 photos shown. Packed flat with cardboard support and shipped with tracking.
