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William M. Belote Photograph Collection
William M. Belote Photograph Collection
Consists of photographs of Corregidor Island and the concrete Fort Drum from construction to WWII. Battle and occupation by the Japanese to the retaking of both installations by the American Army in 1945 are included. Photos show the island with native Filipinos before construction; numerous construction photos from the clearing of the land to the progressive development of the island as a military installation to its occupation and use; and captured Japanese photos showing the take over and occupation by the Japanese. Photos of the bombing of the island by U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) and U.S. Army paratroopers retaking the island in February 1945 are found within the collection.
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William M. Belote Photograph Collection
William C. Braly Photograph Collection
William C. Braly Photograph Collection
These are Captain William C. Braly's activities with various units of the Coast Artillery, 1926-1941; WWII in the Philippine Islands and prisoners of war prisoners of war (POWs) from Corregidor; and post-war activities of reunions of ex-POWs. Also included are a few sketches made by a POW of his camp along with several newspaper clippings from the Manila Japanese propaganda newspaper. In several of the reunion photos, General Jonathan Wainwright is seen addressing the ex-POWs.;Contains photographs of the following military units: 63rd Coast Artillery; 64th Coast Artillery.
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William C. Braly Photograph Collection
Franklin O. Anders Photograph Collection | 57th Regiment, U.S. Infantry
Franklin O. Anders Photograph Collection | 57th Regiment, U.S. Infantry
The Franklin O. Anders photograph collection consists of formal and informal scenes of military life in the Philippines from 1940 to 1942. The photos show scenes during training exercises as well as off-duty and recreational activities. None of the photos, however, reflect anything dating after the opening of hostilities in 1942.
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Franklin O. Anders Photograph Collection | 57th Regiment, U.S. Infantry