World War II History Center
Collection
This page features many of the items in the World War II History Center's Collection. New items will be added on a regular basis.
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This is a Japanese Type 38 6.5mm Carbine that was found in a cave in the Philippines during the war by Bruce Curtis.
(donated by Bruce Curtis of Wichita, KS)
This is an original copy of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper that was issued the day of the Pearl Harbor attack.
(donated by the El Dorado, KS VFW Post 1174)
This is an example of recycling during World War II. This wedding dress was made from a paratroopers parachute. After its use, the trooper sent the parachute home for his fiancee to make into a wedding dress.