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Captain Cyril Ballam
Captain Cyril Ballam at his desk at Camp Grant in military uniform. Ballam served as the Public Relations Officer and Special Service Officer at the Camp Grant Recruit Reception Center during World War II.
Captain Cyril Ballam
Captain Cyril Ballam stands at the right in military uniform. With him are two other men, one in a parka. A scoreboard is visible in the background. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford. Mrs. Ella Crotzer, wife of Harry L., holds a bouquet of flowers. She sponsored the 303-foot warship. The christening took place at the Wilmington, California shipyards of Consolidated Steel Corporation.
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Ship sponsor Mr. Harry L. Crotzer and family. Left to Right: possibly Harry L. Crotzer, Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella), Mrs. Emma J. Hahn, unknown man and girl. Mrs. Emma…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, standing by the warship for christening. (L-R: Catherine Banks Crotzer, her husband (Emma's son) Robert Crotzer, Mrs. Ella…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and Mrs. Emma J. Hahn.
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer christening the U.S.S. Rockford with Mrs. Emma J. Hahn looking on and who is believed to be Harry L. Crotzer, Emma's husband, in the background to…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) is smashing the bottle of champagne against the U.S.S. Rockford. Mrs. Emma J. Hahn holds the flower bouquet while Barbara Hale smiles in the…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, standing near the U.S.S. Rockford. (Left to Right: Mrs. Barbara Hale standing in front of Crotzer's son Robert Crotzer, Mrs. Harry…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, waving. (Left to Right: Sigfred A. Sandeen with Navy Club emblem on his tie, Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella), and Mrs. Emma J. Hahn.…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Group photograph of individuals representing Rockford, Illinois. (Left to right: front row: unidentified man, Rockford Mayor C. Henry Bloom, Mrs. Emma Hahn (1333 Elm…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Barbara Hale sits along with Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer and family. Seated to the right of Mrs. Ella Crotzer could be Harry L. Crotzer, her husband. Mayor C. H. Bloom is at the…
Christening of U.S.S. Rockford
Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford Frigate at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer and family sit for dinner with Barbara Hale. Mayor C. H. Bloom is at the end of the table, Sigfred A. Sandeen seated next to Barbara Hale,…
Christmas at Camp Grant
Three little girls with braids hold presents and look up at a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel. A soldier in uniform can be seen in the background. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas at Camp Grant
A building at Camp Grant decorated for Christmas.
Christmas During World War II
Women and children gather in front of a Christmas tree. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas party at Camp Grant.
A man in military uniform holds the microphone for a little girl as they stand on stage in front of a Christmas tree. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas party at Camp Grant.
Santa Claus is surrounded by women and children. Believed to be part of activities at Camp Grant.
Christmas Tree at Camp Grant
A nighttime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas Tree at Camp Grant
A daytime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Connie Kane
A promotional photo of performer Connie Kane who is identified as being featured with Bob Cross and his orchestra. She is believed to have been a guest performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Dance at Camp Grant
Men and women dance in front of a big band. The majority of the men are in military uniform. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Doctor at Camp Grant
Head doctor at Camp Grant with knife in hand and three other men, one with rolling pin. The man second from left may be receiving a promotion as he takes a uniform jacket from the others.
Dorothy Timmons
A promotional photo of performer Dorothy Timmons who is identified as being with Al Kavelin and his orchestra. She is believed to have been a guest performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Dorothy Timmons
Promotional photograph of Dorothy Timmons who performed with Al Kavelin and his Orchestra. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Drawing Performance During World War II
A man in a three piece suit stands on stage with charcoal and a pad of paper on which he has drawn a cartoon of a man with a hat a cigarette. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Gordon Bredael and Cecilia Gruender
Gordon Bredael, in military uniform, and Cecelia Gruender pose together. Both served in the military during World War II, Cecelia as a nurse. They were married in December 1941.
Group of World War II Soldiers
Large group of men in military uniform pose in a building believed to be part of Camp Grant. The front row of men is seated.
Joe Sanders
A promotional photo of Joe Sanders. He and his orchestra are believed to have been guest performers at Camp Grant during World War II.
Lieutenant Colonel J.I. Martin
Lieutenant Colonel J.I. Martin, Executive Officer, Medical Replacement Center, Camp Grant.
Miss America at Camp Grant.
Miss America 1940, Frances Burke, signs autographs for a group of soldiers at Camp Grant.
Miss Camp Grant Esther Ruefer
Esther (Westcott) Ruefer (b. 1927-d. 2017) as Miss Camp Grant. Model Esther poses for an artist who is drawing her on a large white piece of paper. Esther went on to place second in the Miss Rockford competition.
Nokomo Heights Public Housing
Nokomo Heights public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Several African American residents stand by the building. Built and operated by the county, Nokomo Heights was transferred to the Rockford Housing Authority in 1965. In 1969 the…
Nurse Cecilia Gruender
Nurse Cecilia Gruender who would later serve as a nurse at Camp Grant during World War II.
Nurse Veronica Gruender
Nurse Veronica Gruender who would serve as a nurse at Camp Grant during World War II.
Nurses Veronica, Cecilia and Johanna Gruender
Nurses and sisters --Veronica, Cecelia and Johanna Gruender. Veronica and Cecilia both served at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
A Promotional photo of a man in a tux dancing with a female mannequin. Identified as "Paul Olsen "A Hoofer from Hollywood" assisted by Greta Garbage and Frankenstein Jr." Believed to be a visiting performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
A Promotional photo of a man in a tux dancing with a female mannequin. Identified as Paul Olsen. Believed to be a visiting performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
Eight women in folk costumes line up with American flags behind them. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
Four men dressed in wigs, hats and women's dresses pose on stage. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
A man and a woman dance with soldiers in uniform playing in a band behind them. The man wears a sombrero and sarape. The woman is wearing an embellished dress and a headpiece. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
Five women costume posed on stage during a performance. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Performance at Camp Grant
Three Camp Grant soldiers dressed in costume for a performance at Camp Grant during World War II. They are dressed in skirts and wide brimmed hats.
Performance During World War II
A young woman in a black dress stands on stage at the microphone. Behind her are a woman at the piano in a polka dot dress and a soldier in uniform sitting at a drum set. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Private Gordon Bredael
Private Gordon Bredael sits in a chair with a nurse and another private. Bredael was being treated for a broken back. Believed to be at Camp Grant.
Recreation at Camp Grant
A kick line of men dressed as women performs on stage. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Recreation at Camp Grant
A crowd of children and a few adults gather around a film projector. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Recreation at Camp Grant
Soldiers in Army uniforms socialize and share drinks with young women in civilian clothing at Camp Grant during World War II.
Recreation at Camp Grant
A man in civilian dress speaks at the microphone on stage. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Recreation at Camp Grant
A man in a double-breasted pinstripe suit performs onstage at the microphone. Behind him are a woman playing the piano, and a soldier in uniform sitting at a drum set. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.