Ballot from the 1938 Austrian Anschluss.
subject: Austria--History--Anschluss, 1938
subject: Germany--History--1933-1945
subject: National socialism--Austria
description: Anschluss refers to the political union of Germany and Austria, achieved through Adolf Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, the ballot asks if the voter approves the unification of Austria with the German Reich and supports the Nazi Party ticket. It is unclear whether this ballot is an original or a later reproduction.
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 3
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1938-03-13
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format: Text
language: de
type: Ballots

222nd Infantry Regiment New Year's celebration program.
subject: Parties
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 222nd
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
description: The program lists the slate of performers and planned refreshments, including "Champagne, Cocktail, Cognac, Wines, [and] Cold Buffet!"
creator: United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 222nd
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1946-01-01
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format: Text
language: en
type: Programs

"Important Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on Leave in Switzerland."
subject: Rationing
subject: United States. Army--Leaves and furloughs
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The pamphlet includes "General information concerning food rationing in Switzerland," "Export restrictions when leaving the country," and information about Swiss culture. The pamphlet is missing pages 3 and 4.
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1946
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format: Text
language: en
type: Pamphlets

Playbill from an Austrian production of The Barber of Seville.
subject: Opera
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: This production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville was produced by Landestheater Linz in Linz, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing in German and a summary of the opera in English on the reverse.
creator: Landestheater Linz
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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format: Text
language: de
type: Playbills

"Itinerary for Switzerland."
subject: United States. Army--Leaves and furloughs
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The trip was part of "United States Forces European Theatre of operations - Furlough transit tours Germany-Rome." The itinerary includes arrivals and departures for locations in Switzerland and Italy.
creator: United States. Army. United States Forces, European Theater
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1946
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format: Text
language: en
type: Itineraries

British Officers' Club lunch and dinner menus.
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The top of the front page of the menu reads, "NAAFI-EFI," which stands for "Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes-Expeditionary Forces Institutes." The club was located at the Palais Kinsky, a baroque palace in Vienna, Austria.
creator: Navy, Army, and Air Force Institutes
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1946-01-20
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format: Text
language: en
type: Menus

Special orders for Louis Salmon's leave in Switzerland and Italy.
subject: Salmon, Maurice Louis
subject: United States. Army--Leaves and furloughs
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The orders outline Salmon's schedule and includes notes about using currency in Switzerland. The orders were stamped by Swiss border control.
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1946-04-26
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format: Text
language: en
type: Orders (military records)

Christmas card from the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division.
subject: Christmas
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The card is unsigned. The message inside reads, "May your Christmas be Merry and the New Year rich with blessings, Austria 1945."
creator: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 42nd
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-12
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format: Text
language: en
type: Greeting cards

Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Tosca.
subject: Opera
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: This production of Puccini's Tosca was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German.
creator: Wiener Staatsoper
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-11-11
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format: Text
language: de
type: Playbills

Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Martha.
subject: Opera
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: This production of Friedrich von Flotow's Martha was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria in World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German.
creator: Wiener Staatsoper
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-10-31
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format: Text
language: de
type: Playbills

222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.
subject: Parties
subject: Thanksgiving Day
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects
description: The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities.
creator: United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 222nd
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-11
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format: Text
language: en
type: Programs

"Program, 222d Infantry vs 232d Infantry, 42d (Rainbow) Division. Thanksgiving Day, 1945 at 'Pot o' Gold' Stadium, Vienna, Austria."
subject: Football
subject: Thanksgiving Day
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 42nd
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 222nd
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
description: The program includes portraits, group shots, and rosters of each team.
creator: Cyliax- Druck Wien
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 4
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-11
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format: Text
language: en
type: Pamphlets

"We were expecting action!"
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
description: A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background.
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

" 'Dingbats' - Arles, France Aug, 1945."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-08
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

" 'Zoot-Suit' Zeigler."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

"S/Sgt. Vernon, 3rd Sqd. Ldr."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
description: The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit."
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

"Higgins - he is impersonating a Bookie in the Numbers Racket."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

"Lt. Mike Austin - N.H. and T/Sgt. Geo. Chunfat - Hawaia, Blain, France April, '45."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-04
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

" 'Doc' Walton - platoon medic."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
description: The note on the reverse of the photo adds, "he was a med-student at the Univ. of Calif. A friend devoted to duty."
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945
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format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs

"Velez, Ellis, Redford - Arles, Fr. Aug, 1945."
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel
description: The three soldiers are waiting outside the showers in camp.
creator: Salmon, Maurice Louis
source: M. Louis Salmon Collection
source: Box 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1945-08
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relation: loc_salm_2019_12
format: Still Image
language: en
type: Photographs