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Guide to the American Guidebook Collection

 Collection — Box: 686
Identifier: H2001-91

Scope and Content

Booklet from "The Victory Handbook Series." These booklets were sold to raise money for the war effort. The information and advertising were customized for the community or region in which it was sold. This booklet=s ads feature Cheyenne businesses. According to a reference in an article about the Help One Another Club, the booklet was used to raise money for the club

The book includes a roster of Wyoming men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II, with a brief related address by Governor Lester Hunt

The balance of the booklet features information on selected presidents, flag history and etiquette, food conservation, food preparation, rationing, military insignias, abbreviations for U.S. Government agencies, first aid, and instructions for addressing correspondence to prisoners of war and civilian internees

Dates

  • 1945

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

1 volume

Abstract

World War II fundraising booklet, from "The Victory Handbook Series"

Arrangement

None

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated in 2001

Processing Information

Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2001. Encoded in 2022.

Creator

Title
Guide to the American Guidebook Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Curtis Greubel
Date
© 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
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