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Biography of Rosario (Russ) Fiore written by the Brunswick Stamp Company.

Three "first day of issue" stamped envelopes commemorating the discharge emblem awarded to WWII veterans. 1946.

Flyer: Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, Inc. presents Fiore Sculptures. No date.

Card: "Ruptured Duck" bronze. W. W. II Veteran's request from Eleanor Roosevelt.

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War service opportunities for college and university students-Waves officer and enlisted training requirements letters regarding recruitment visits possible Wave school at GSWC WAACs and Waves brochures

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Publicity efforts letters to-from state officials letter to Eddie Rickenbacker inviting him to kick off the campaign he didn't reply thank you letter to those who participated.

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Letters to various people regarding donations to the fund letter to Eleanor Roosevelt regarding Southeastern Leadership Institute thank yous to those who contributed to fund.

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Black plaster plaque featuring a sculpture of the "Ruptured Duck" medal that was issued to each honorably discharged World War II veteran. On the side of the plaque is a small button on a ribbon. The button also features the "Ruptured Duck" motif. The button was presented to Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant Eugene Irby, USMC, of Ponca City, Oklahoma. It was donated by his family.

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A medal on a blue ribbon depicting an eagle. Medal is displayed on a velvet background in a plastic case. On the back of the medal is engraved: "For department of the army meritorious civilian service to Rosario R. Fiore.

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a series of 8 poster that tell the history of America's treatment of japanese Americans during WWII.

Scope and Contents This series is the longest and most involved of any in the collection. Most of this series is correspondence, although speeches and papers, newspaper clippings, photographs, reports and programs are included. Topics range from the college's WPA building program and it's curriculum revisions to information about food costs, ration books, and raises for the kitchen staff. There are many correspondents of note: Eleanor Roosevelt; Thomas Munro, who worked on revising the curriculum; prominent...

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Austi Bruce and Logan Shade. "WWII and VSU: Defense Classes and Activities." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created for 1102 Honors English, Spring 2019. Video File (MP4).