Browse Items (62 total)

  • 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

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

Yallah-Emshe

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A pencil sketch of two soldiers walking with a local through the streets. In the background there are images of daily city life. A street vendor is pictured with a scale visible. 1943-02-10

Our Wogs

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Pencil sketch of three men, two of whom appear to be local Egyptians. The third is a soldier who appears to be holding something in front of himself. Note: Wogs is a racist British slang word for people with dark skin. 1943-03-17

Mother and Children

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A watercolor painting of a mother and her children. She is holding one while the other stands by her side. 1943-04-05

Beggars

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A pencil sketch of three beggars on the streets of Cairo. One holds their hand out towards the artist. 1943-05-15