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  • Subject is exactly "Hotel Extadey (Cairo)"

Conference in Room 4

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A blue pencil sketch of three soldiers in Room 4 discussing something. One sits at a table talking to another on the bed. The last visible soldier is relaxing on his bed in the background. The table has a copy of Life Magazine on it.

Buddies

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A blue pencil sketch of four soldiers relaxing in Room 4 of Hotel Extadey. Three are lounging on their beds while one reads at a desk near the fourth soldier who is in the background. Two of the soldiers in bed are also reading.

Stair-case Hotel Extadey

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A pencil drawing of the staircase in the Hotel Extadey. Pictured are three allied soldiers descending towards an employee who is cleaning the stairs with a mop. Further down the stairs, there are more soldiers pictured. 1945-03-07

Bulletin Board

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A pencil drawing of four soldiers standing around a bulletin board. The image features allied propaganda posters along with notices about an upcoming dance. Other signs advertise the barber shop and encourage movie viewing. 1945-02-15

The Coke Bar

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A pencil drawing of roughly six soldiers standing in front of a bar which serves Coca Cola. A sign above the bar reads "U.S. Army Forces Only" and a stack of Coca Cola boxes can be seen on the side. One man's shirt reads "Cairo Motor Pool".…

Room 4

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A pencil drawing of room four with at least three occupants pictured. One man is shaving while another sleeps in a bed. The last man is shown in the background of the mirror. Some pictures hang on the wall along with clothes strewn about chairs. A…

My Room

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A detailed pencil drawing of the artist's room. Primarily featuring his bed along with posters of women on the wall. His bed sits in front of a large window which is open to darkness beyond. He has his own sink as well as a desk. 1944-10-15

Beggar on Corner

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A pencil sketch of a beggar on the corner of a street within view of the Hotel Extadey. Two soldiers look down at him while another leans on a sign. One local is drawn with more detail in the foreground but most in the background are roughly drawn. A…

And for Cripes Sake Stay Away from Mother-in-Laws

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A blue pencil sketch of seven soldiers relaxing in their room at the Hotel Extadey. Two men lay on beds while most of the others are sitting up. One man has a chair and his feet up on a table. All the men appear to be chatting to some extent.…

The Night Shift Telephone Operator

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A blue pencil drawing of a night shift telephone operator sleeping on his bed after a shift. A window is open above his head showing a small bit of another hotel across the street. Along with another bed, the image features a closet with a private's…

Jake and Himan Sonday Morning

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A blue pencil sketch of "Jake" and "Himan" lying in their beds in their room at the Hotel Extadey. There is also an open window showing a small bit of Cairo. Both men seem to be sleeping. 1944-03-26

Sewing on the Button

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A blue pencil drawing of a soldier sewing a button on his uniform. There is a box labeled "American Roppe Beer" under his bed. 1943-07-19