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Illustration of the engine Vergennes

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Undated, unfinished drawing of locomotive created by William Linsley of Burlington, Vermont, and Muncie, Indiana.

Illustration of the engine Samuel Henshaw

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Undated watercolor illustration of locomotive painted by William Linsley of Burlington, Vermont, and Muncie, Indiana.

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

Retreat America

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A pencil drawing of the flag descent at the Cairo Conference at the Mena House. The image includes the three pyramids of Giza with at least seven tents in the foreground. Four soldiers are pictured closer with more in the background saluting the…

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…

Gabby's

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A pencil drawing of two soldiers looking over maps. The maps are of other allied fronts across Europe. Outside an open window is a scene of Cairo. Both men appear to be looking at a map of Italy. 1944-06-09

GIs in Egypt

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A pencil drawing of three soldiers talking with a local in front of the Giza complex. There are more soldiers and locals pictured in the background. The Sphinx is seen as the closest landmark to the scene with the pyramids in the far background.…

The Mosque near HQ

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A blue pencil drawing of the local mosque with a single tree in front of it. Nine people are pictured along with the surrounding streets and buildings. The closest person is a woman walking while holding her child. The mosque pictured is located near…

Ox Driven Farm

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A pencil drawing of a farmer using an ox to drive farm equipment. The Pyramids are visible in the far background. 1944-09-13

Native Barbers

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A pencil drawing of local barbers selling their services in the street. Their patrons sit on the ground across from them and one man receives a shave. More locals are depicted in the background. 1944-09-22

The Sweet Potatoe Man

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A pencil drawing of a man selling sweet potatoes to at least three other people. One woman in line carries a basket on her head. The sweet potatoes are contained in his cart which doubles as his stall. Cookware is visible, implying he cooks to order.…

The Mosque

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A blue pencil drawing of a local Mosque. Drawn from a greater distance, only rough figures populate the foreground of the mosque. Trees line the streets, and the mosque stands at a split in the road with a single tree in front. 1944-10-01