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"Program, 222d Infantry vs 232d Infantry, 42d (Rainbow) Division. Thanksgiving Day, 1945 at 'Pot o' Gold' Stadium, Vienna, Austria."

The program includes portraits, group shots, and rosters of each team.

"Remarks by Patrick Richardson to the UAH President's Council November 1, 1996 on the M. Louis Salmon Library Dedication."

Richardson's comments include a biographical sketch of Salmon with details of his World War II service, law career, and civic involvement. Richardson also notes Salmon's involvement in the UAH Foundation.

"S/Sgt. Vernon, 3rd Sqd. Ldr."

The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit."

"Sgt. Mike Velez - Aug, 1945."

Velez stands in front of makeshift showers.

"The 'High' Command."

Salmon is pictured at center.

"The Dingbats" pose outside "Cafe Dingbat."

"The Season's Greetings."

This greeting card was sent from M. Louis Salmon in Vienna, Austria to his parents in Mobile, Alabama at Christmas 1945. The inscription reads, "Your devoted son, Louis."

"Velez, Ellis, Redford - Arles, Fr. Aug, 1945."

The three soldiers are waiting outside the showers in camp.

"Vienna Pass."

The pass certified that the bearer was a member of the Vienna Garrison. The pass belonged to Louis Salmon.

"We were expecting action!"

A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background.

"Zeigler Again!"

Louis Salmon, pictured at far right, and soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat." Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "How 'bout my stance? Had a mustache then --".

222nd Infantry Regiment New Year's celebration program.

The program lists the slate of performers and planned refreshments, including "Champagne, Cocktail, Cognac, Wines, [and] Cold Buffet!"

222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.

The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities.

Ballot from the 1938 Austrian <i>Anschluss</i>.

Ballot from the 1938 Austrian Anschluss.

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.