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"On Review", Camp Grant, Ill.
Groups of marching soldiers. On back: "A battalion of Camp Grant trainees passes in review on one of the camp's two spacious drill fields. In addition to their training for service with ambulance, collecting, clearing, station hospital and general…
"On Review", Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts soldiers marching in units on a field with barracks in the background.
"Retreat", Camp Grant, Ill.
Showing a marching band in front of a flagpole. On back: "Saluting Old Glory at Camp Grant, Illinois, is the Medical Department Replacement Center's military band. On this spot the cannon's thundering report is the signal for the raising of the flag…
A Camp Grant Building
A Camp Grant building during World War II. The room is filled with maps, as well as a couch, desk with periodicals, and table and chairs.
A Camp Grant Performer
A performer in military uniform sings at the microphone at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Five women in polka dot dresses dance on stage. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Soldiers in uniform dance with young women in civilian clothing. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Soldiers in uniform dance with young women in civilian clothing. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Doctor at Camp Grant
The head doctor at Camp Grant (far left) presents a man with a new uniform. It may be a promotion. Two other men in military uniforms look on.
A Gathering During World War II
A group of soldiers and women in civilian clothes gather around a microphone. The photograph appears to have been taken through a fence or window screen. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Performance During World War II
Three men in western costumes perform a skit on stage. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Performance During World War II
A man in a cowboy hat performs a skit on stage. He is standing behind a bar. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Performance During World War II
An unidentified man in a pinstriped suit stands back stage in front of a curtain. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Soldier at Camp Grant
Unidentified man in military uniform sits at a desk. A Camp Grant Telephone Directory hangs on the wall behind him.
A Soldier Performs
Three little boys watch a soldier in uniform perform a trick or game on stage. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Soldier Receives His Uniforms
A soldier receives his uniforms. Camp Grant during World War II.
A Soldier Working at Camp Grant
A soldier in military uniform sits at a desk in a Camp Grant building. On the wall is a map of the "Italian Campaign". Bookshelves are filled with orientation material and suggested reading.
A U.S.O. Show at Camp Grant
A U.S.O. Camp Show at Camp Grant during World War II. A man raises his hat to a woman with a parasol. A band plays behind them.
A USO Show.
A woman in a floral dress performs on stage. A banner behind her reads "Presented by U.S.O. Camp Shows." Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Ventriloquist at Camp Grant
A ventriloquist performs on stage with his dummy. A pianist in a polka dot dress plays in the background. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Accordion Performance at Camp Grant
A soldier in military uniform stands at the microphone on stage at Camp Grant. There is an accordion player behind him.
Air View Looking West, Camp Grant, Ill.
Aerial rendering of the crisscross patterns of roads, fields, and buildings that make up Camp Grant. On back: "Lower center is the Recruit Reception Center, where as many as 20,000 new soldiers may be outfitted and processed each month. Top left is…
Airplane Landing at Camp Grant
Airplane landing at Camp Grant.
Al Kavelin
A promotional photo of Al Kavelin. He and his orchestra are believed to have been guest performers at Camp Grant during World War II.
Aptitude Tests - Recruit Reception Center, Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts new recruits on benches while soldiers hand out paperwork for testing.
Army Barracks, Camp Grant, Ill.
Shows many two-story barracks in neat rows. A handwritten date on the back (Aug. 5, 1941) suggests that this postcard is World War 11 era.
Arrival at Recruit Reception Center, Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts an assembly of civilian recruits with their bags disembarking from trains.
Baseball at Camp Grant
Group of men in striped shirts with baseball gloves. A military officer, Captain Cyril J. Ballam sits at the left. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Baseball at Camp Grant
A baseball player in a Browns jersey stands at the plate to bat with a catcher behind him. The Browns were likely a St.Louis team affiliated with the Army's Granite City Depot of Engineering.
Baseball During World War II
Kids playing baseball with a crowd behind the backstop. Believed to be related to Camp Grant activities during World War II.
Baseball During World War II
An unidentified man in military uniform stands in a field with a baseball glove. Believed to be related to Camp Grant.
Basketball Player at Camp Grant
Basketball payer in a Camp Grant uniform prepares to shoot the ball.
Blackout Covers
The home of Howard and Phyllis Monson at 2023 Fifteenth Avenue. There are dark coverings on all of the windows of the house. It is possible that these are blackout drapes. As an industrial city during World War II, Rockford, Illinois was a target for…
Blackout Covers at the Monson Home
The back door of Howard and Phyllis Monson's home at 2023 Fifteenth Avenue. The windows at the side of the house are covered with dark panels that are clipped to the window frame at the top. These are possibly blackout shielding. During World War II,…
Blue Barron
A promotional photo of "Blue Barron". He and his orchestra are believed to have been guest performers at Camp Grant during World War II.
Bob Cross
A promotional photo of performer Bob Cross. He is identified as Bob Cross and his orchestra "Mellow Music". He is believed to have been a guest performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Boxing Match at Camp Grant
A boxing match on the grounds of Camp Grant during World War II.
Boyd Raeburn
A promotional photo of Boyd Raeburn. He and his orchestra are believed to have been guest performers at Camp Grant during World War II.
Bruno Stasica
Born September 22, 1921, Bruno Stasica joined the Army in 1942 and then applied to the Army Air Force, ultimately becoming a paratrooper. He was discharged in 1946. He died May 15, 2007.
Camp Grant Barracks
Barracks at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Baseball Team
The Camp Grant Baseball team playing at an unidentified location.
Camp Grant Basketball
Seven basketball players with Captain Cyril J. Ballam at right. At Camp Grant during World War II.
Camp Grant Basketball Player #13
Captain Cyril J. Ballam, dressed in military uniform, stands with Camp Grant basketball player number 13 and two other men in military uniform.
Camp Grant Basketball Player #13
Camp Grant basketball player number 13 shakes hands with an unidentified officer.
Camp Grant Basketball Team
The Camp Grant basketball team poses with two men in military uniform.
Camp Grant Basketball Team
The Camp Grant basketball team stand on the court under the hoop. Cyril J. Ballam stands at the far right in his military uniform.
Camp Grant Basketball Team with Captain Cyril Ballam
Captain Cyril Ballam stands at the right in military uniform. With him is a basketball team believed to be related to Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Chapel
A chapel at Camp Grant during World War II.
Camp Grant Chorus Line of Soldiers
A chorus line of soldiers performing at Camp Grant. Performance was related to Camp Grant activities.
Camp Grant Chorus Line of Soldiers
A chorus line of soldiers performing at Camp Grant. Dwight C. Austin is third from the left. Harry Trunk is fourth from the left. Performance was related to Camp Grant activities.