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    Archiving WWII [Image 11 of 14]

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    Two men stand at a table in what appears to be a modern library or archive room, reviewing a collection of documents, binders, and photographs spread across the table. The most prominent item in the foreground is a brown binder labeled 'WILLIAM E CLINE' with a small black-and-white photograph attached. Both men appear engaged in discussion about the archival materials.

    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.25.2019

    Photo by Ken Scar    

    U.S. Army Cadet Command (Army ROTC)

    Bill Cline Jr. shows a collection of his father’s mementos from WWII to Clemson University's Dean of Libraries Christopher Cox, Aug. 25, 2019. Cline’s father was U.S. Army Cpt. William Cline, a 1941 Clemson College graduate, who was a company commander for the 758th Light Tank Battalion, the only black tank battalion in Italy in WWII. (Photo by Ken Scar)

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2019
    Date Posted: 11.13.2019 13:25
    Photo ID: 5907436
    VIRIN: 190825-A-ZU930-011
    Resolution: 1408x2100
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A black-and-white photograph mounted in an olive/khaki-colored album or frame, depicting a male soldier wearing a military helmet and field jacket. He is standing outdoors in front of a European-style building with iron fencing and bare trees visible in the background. The photo appears to date from the World War II era based on the helmet style and uniform.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a group of approximately 20-25 African American soldiers posed together in what appears to be a European town setting. The soldiers are wearing World War II-era U.S. Army uniforms, including both field caps and M1 steel helmets. A military vehicle with what appears to be an anti-aircraft gun is visible in the background.
    A handwritten list of surnames on aged white paper with deckled/torn edges. The list appears to be a roster or roll call of names written in cursive ink, with 'Banks' written separately in the upper right corner. The paper shows signs of age with slight yellowing and staining.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a tracked military tank stuck or bogged down in deep mud on open terrain. A single soldier or observer stands to the right of the vehicle, appearing to assess the situation. The image appears to date from World War I or the early tank warfare era based on the vehicle's design and photographic style.
    A sepia-toned archival photograph showing a tracked military vehicle deeply mired in mud, with two soldiers standing on top of it. A jeep or small wheeled vehicle appears to be connected by a cable or chain, likely attempting a recovery operation. The scene appears to take place in an open field with sparse trees visible in the background.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a uniformed soldier standing in front of at least two military tracked vehicles, one of which bears a visible U.S. Army white star insignia. The vehicles appear to be armored recovery or artillery vehicles with crane/boom attachments. The photo style and equipment suggest a mid-20th century military context, consistent with World War II or Korean War era.
    An older man wearing glasses and a pink button-up shirt holds up a vintage black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman in uniform. The photo appears to be from mid-20th century, showing a soldier standing in front of an arched architectural backdrop. The man holding the photo wears a large ring, possibly a class or military ring, and appears to be in a modern office environment.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a smiling male soldier in dress uniform standing in front of an arched stone alcove flanked by leafy shrubs. He is wearing what appears to be a World War II-era U.S. Army uniform with visible medals, a garrison cap, and lace-up boots. Handwritten text is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph.
    Two older men are examining historical photograph albums spread across a table in what appears to be a modern archival or library reading room. The man in the pink shirt is pointing at specific photographs in an open binder, while the man in the blazer looks on with interest. Multiple photo albums and loose documents are laid out on the table for review.
    Two older men are examining a black-and-white photograph or document together in what appears to be a modern office or library setting. The man on the left, wearing a salmon/pink button-down shirt, is pointing at the item while speaking, and the man on the right, wearing a dark suit with a patterned tie, is smiling and looking on attentively. Both men wear glasses and appear engaged in a collegial discussion about the archival material.
    Two men stand at a table in what appears to be a modern library or archive room, reviewing a collection of documents, binders, and photographs spread across the table. The most prominent item in the foreground is a brown binder labeled 'WILLIAM E CLINE' with a small black-and-white photograph attached. Both men appear engaged in discussion about the archival materials.
    Three individuals are gathered around a conference table in what appears to be a modern library or archival research room. They are examining a collection of documents, binders, photo albums, and books spread across the table. The setting suggests a formal archival review or donation presentation session.
    This is a vintage military/collegiate insignia or decal featuring the Clemson University tiger mascot operating a military tank. The illustration uses orange and black colors consistent with Clemson's school colors. The text identifies it as belonging to the 'Clemson Armored Corps,' suggesting a World War II-era ROTC or military training program affiliation.
    An older man with white hair and black-rimmed glasses stands smiling in what appears to be an office setting. He is wearing a salmon/pink button-down shirt with an embroidered orange tiger paw logo on the chest pocket and is handling aged, yellowed documents from a binder. Several open ring binders containing documents and photographs are visible on the table in front of him.

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