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"Timely Events" Newspaper Sheets, WWII Era

Item Details

Type Newspaper Sheets
Period Mid-20th Century
Origin United States
Number of Items 10
Additional Information There are ten sheets, most are about World War II events. One sheet features a picture of Chicago mayor Edward J. Kelly, dealing with a gambling investigation. Another sheet has a picture of Eleanor Roosevelt in front of the White House with the “Pan-American Ladies”. Across the lower section of some of the sheets is a message about War Bonds or has an illustration of Uncle Sam telling Americans not to divulge information about the troops and ship locations, and military equipment.

Condition

- tears, discoloration, folds, paper loss; three sheets have had their lower sections removed.

Dimensions

11.0" W x 16.5" H x 1.0" D

- measures one sheet that hasn’t been cut

  • This item is highly fragile and/or requires custom packing. Additional handling time should be expected. If pickup is selected please bring appropriate packing materials.

Item #

ITMGB06509

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