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1995.18 - "The Forgotten Story of Freedom's Other Cradle... Arsenal of the Revolution!"
1976
Record Type: Archive
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1998.14.6 - Sword
Homemade iron broadsword with 10" guard. Wooden grip wrapped with twine. Two holes in blade for hanging. Heavy iron pommel with cross in circle design on one side and indented circle on reverse. Etched into the blade "To the Rising Sun #27 from Bro [?] S [?] * A.L.5953
Record Type: Object
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1999.022.007 - Armband
An identification armband insignia used by a civilian ground observer spotting airplanes on the homefront in the U.S. Air Defense System, made of royal blue felt with a white circle emblem in the center with a pair of gold colored wings. Emblem reads: "U.S. Army - AWS (Aircraft Warning Service) - Air Force". Title of "Observer" is in gold at the bottom. Probably used during the World War Two WWII (1939-1945), Korean War (1950-1953), or Cold War ...
Record Type: Object
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2011.10 - Letter
Typed and signed letter from Senator Orville H. Platt, resident of Washington, CT, to Secretary of War, Chas. A. Allen on August 25, 1898 regarding sailors' pay. Written just after the end of the Spanish American War (Apr 21, 1898 - Aug 13, 1898).
Record Type: Object
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2012.37.112 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of a military bugler playing his bugle outside. He is in dress regalia.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.118 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of a military unit on parade grounds. The back of the print has the number 4 stamped in the bottom right corner.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.266 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of Malcolm Johnson of School Street in Washington Depot, CT wearing military uniform fatigues during World War Two WWII. He was one of the Washington men killed in WWII. The photograph is centered on the 4" x 6" card, though it is oval chaped and only takes up 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". The number 3 is handwritten in pencil on the back.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.268 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of Malcolm Johnson wearing military fatigues. The back of the print has a number of markings, all handwritten in pencil. The number "1H - 4.732c" is on the top, with the number 6 below it, and another 6 that has been circled is to the right. There is also a large check mark starting from the bottom left and finishing near the top middle.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.269 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of Carl Albin Johnson of Washington, CT in his World War Two WWII military uniform. There is an "S" written on the back of the print.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.29 - Print, Photographic
Small black and white photographic print of four men in military uniforms on a beach with barracks buildings behind them. The back of the print has a number stamped on it, the number appears to have been 1888, though the last digit is barely visible.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.370 - Negative, Film
Black and white film negative of a photograph of a group of soldiers performing drill.
Record Type: Photo
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2012.37.57 - Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of what appears to be a military camp. The American flag is being flown, and it is the flag after Oklahoma was added to the union, the 46th state.
Record Type: Photo
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2014.1.11 - Photograph, Black-and-White
A black and white photograph (matted) taken from Bryan Memorial Town Hall of the green with large seated group for a human flag formation for the Persian Gulf War operation (Desert Storm.) The group is facing the Washington Supply. Goes with ID # 2014.1.12 (paper seating chart)
Record Type: Photo
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2014.43.1 - Mask, Gas
A gas mask from WW1 contained in a canvas sack. The mask consists of a filter unit that contained activated charcoal to absorb the gas. This was worn around the chest in the sack. A hose attached the filter to the mask. There was a valve near the mouth so speech could be heard Large eyepiece and adjustable straps around the head and neck. There are two names on the sack: One of the man it was issued to: A. Lechter, and the other of the man who c...
Record Type: Object
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2014.56.1 - Medal, Commemorative
A bronze colored, ribboned circular medal, commentioning World War I. Centennial 2014-2018- Front: American Eagle next to a goddess holding a shield and sword. Back: Red, white and blue cross with an American eagle in the center with a red and blue shield. 1914-1918 in red on the background. Written on the outer edge: "Order of the First World War." A rainbow striped ribbon in a plastic cover.
Record Type: Object
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2015.31.16 - Cup
A tin cup with handle used for camping or military, holds approximately 1 cup liquid. The Wersebes were avid campers so this cup may have been used on one of their trips. Helen Wersebe was also in the military and it could have been used there.
Record Type: Object