Archive of W.W.I and W.W.II ephemera from Richard Broward's career in the US Army from 1918-1950.
1918-1993. Assorted ephemeral items from the family life and military career of Richard C. Broward (b. 1899).
Broward joined the army in 1918 and served until retirement in 1950. His career saw him at army bases in North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan and Texas and travel around the world. In 1951 he worked at Texas Aviation Industries in USAF Contract Primary Flying School. A 1993 VA notice has him living in Tulsa, OK.
Items include many letters of recommendation from superior officers and recommendations for promotion, some laminated.
(4) 8x10" stills of Broward at various points in his career, plus a retired shot.
(1) 6 3/8 x 8 1/2" photo as a new cadet.
Family shots (7) size 5 x 3" with farm equipment.
Letters from home and friends, plus Vmail, several referring to attempts at home to start a new oil well.
Notes from a bank regarding oil property.
8 negatives of someone in army uniform.
Popup military Christmas card from Liberty Sunday School.
4 snapshots of family, navy ships and 'Souvenir of Panama Canal'.
'Souvenir of US Army' small photo booklet in color.
a photo of "Edward Johnson's parents in Sweden"
Insignia of Army/Navy and Marine Corp.
"Defense Against Chemical Attack" 36pp booklet.
Chemical Warfare pocket reference card.
A series of approx. 25 letters from 1943-45 between friends, roommates and cousins in the military. Item #28374
Price: $150.00