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World War II Photos

from the collection of

John K. Ruppert


 

Books, Postcards
& Memorabilia


 

Among the papers and photographs that have survived John K. Ruppert 's World War II service are several books, a few postcards and quite a few memorabilia. 
 

 
Books
Several paper back books, although very frail, are still intact. These include a tour book of Rome, a catalogue from the Musee di Roma, Pup-tent Poets collections and a picture book of the U.S.Army Rest Facility (Mussolini Forum).
Postcards
Fourteen postcards, mostly from Rome but also a few from Switzerland are included. The Roman cards are reproduction water color paintings.
Memorabilia
Photographs of many war-time memorabilia include a brass mug made from captured Nazi tanks, a copper plate made from bullet casings, Italian handkerchiefs, several coral cameos,  jewelry, carved music box and a number of other items.

 
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