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WWII Scrapbook of the Allies in France. Psychological Warfare Division, “Public Address Units” (American), 1944-1945.
4to., scrapbook, leatherette spine, grey cloth boards, no pagination (144 pages, over half are used). 16 newspaper articles (13 clippings and 3 proofs), 3 original typescript internal reports, 1 typescript article, 35 original photographs, 3 pieces of theatre/event ephemera, two journal (?) articles, and a large folding blueprint map of a French farm.
Almost certainly compiled by Howard Crosby Rice (from the Broadcasting Division of the Office of War Information), as his name appears on multiple clippings and documents. A fascinating archive that documents how the Allies curated their public image and contributed to communities in and around Cherbourg during the closing year of WWII. Included are many clippings and proofs about Americans in France, from war reporting to public interest stories. Articles are in French and English, and are from publications including Le Monde Illustré, La Nouvelle Republique, and the New York Herald Tribune. The internal documents appear to be original, perhaps Rice's personal copies as they contain corrections. They concern activities of Public Address cars, and “News from Children” (the delivery of letters from evacuated children to their families). Photos primarily depict officers interacting with French locals in the Cherbourg area, and activities of the PA cars. Some of the photographs include typed descriptions with the concluding line “CERTIFIED AS PASSED BY THE SHAEF CENSOR”, others have information handwritten on the reverse (the photos are held in with photo corners and are easily removed, none appear to be missing). Some of the most interesting photos show the aftermath of an American plane crash in 1942, including part of the wreckage and modest funeral procession being guarded by the Germans—Rice's notes appear on some of the photographs and an article proof telling the story of the funeral, as well as a clipping of the final printed article, are also present. Ephemera includes a programme and ticket for Bastille Day celebrations in Cherbourg in 1944, and the programme for a musical performance by the 35th Special Service Company. Journal articles titled “The Ferry at Langeais” and “A Farm in Champagne” appear to be from the same unidentified publication. Howard C. Rice (1904-1980) was an American academic who primarily studied Franco-American relations, and spent several years towards the end of his career as assistant librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections at Princeton.
$2,000.00
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