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  • Collection: Stephen Belaski World War II Drawings

Kneeling and Prone

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A pencil sketch of four soldiers setup at a firing range. The soldiers are pictured in various braced positions for shooting. The targets are shown along with a rifle in the foreground. 1942-08-06

Bunk Fatigue

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A sketch in blue pencil of two soldiers relaxing in their bunk. A row of cots is lined up against a wall on which military uniforms hang. One soldier reads while the other sleeps. An open door reveals a view of the camp. 1942-09-06

Mess Halls

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A blue pencil sketch of multiple mess hall buildings in Camp Crowder. At least five buildings can be seen along with a protected lawn guarded by "keep out" signs. 1942-09-14

Untitled image on Verso of "Mess Halls"

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An untitled blue pencil sketch of soldiers on the deck of a ship. The subject of the image is getting a haircut while other men lounge in the background. The ocean can be seen beyond. 1942-09-14

Writing Home

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A blue pencil sketch of a soldier sitting on his bunk writing a letter home. He appears to be a non-commissioned officer and his hanging clothes can be seen on one side. 1942

Rest

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A pencil sketch of four soldiers resting during training. The camp is pictured in the background while the men seem to be located in a small wooded section. Two men lay on the ground apparently asleep while two others chat. 1943-08-28

Troop Ship, Living Quarters

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A blue pencil sketch of troop ship living quarters. Image shows a large amount of soldiers and what are likely to be bunks. One soldier stares at the artist. 1942-10-12

In Route

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A blue pencil sketch of soldiers sitting on deck of a troop ship. Some seagulls are pictured over the ocean along with a dorade vent. 1942-10-15

Land, Sunday Morning

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Blue pencil sketch of three men in a cabin. One man is looking out a porthole at land. There is a sign designating this section of the ship as A3. 1942-10-18

Buddies

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A blue pencil sketch of four soldiers relaxing in Room 4 of Hotel Extadey. Three are lounging on their beds while one reads at a desk near the fourth soldier who is in the background. Two of the soldiers in bed are also reading.

My Tent

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A pencil sketch of the artist's tent at Camp Huckstep. A man is pictured inside the tent with his back to the artist. Two cots are visible, as well as some hanging clothing. 1945-10-10

Casual Camp (1)

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A pencil sketch of Camp Huckstep in Cairo. The sketch shows at least ten tents setup with power running between them. Huckstep was a major allied camp during the war and was later repurposed by the Egyptians for their military use. 1945-10-05