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USO Camp Shows publicity records, 1941-1955

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Creator

United Service Organizations (U.S.)

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

  • 10 lin. ft. (25 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

The USO Camp Shows Publicity Records consist of reports, clippings, posters and photographs for the years 1941 through 1955. The records deal solely with the USO entertainment effort during World War II and Korea, as well as the USO entertainment effort in the veterans' hospitals during and after the war.

Biographical/Historical Note

The USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) was formed in1941, its purpose being "to aid in the war and defense program of the United States and its Allies by serving thereligious, spiritual, welfare, and educational needs of the men and women in the armed forces and the war and defense industries..., and in general, to contribute to the maintenance of morale in American communities and elsewhere." (USO Constitution and By-Laws) During its initial years of operation (1941-1947) the Camp Shows brought entertainment to United States and Allied service men overseas, at home, in hospitals, and in occupied territories. Theater productions, as well as entertainment featuring Hollywood personalities and novelty performers, entertained servicemen all over the world.

Controlled Access Terms

  • Aherne, Brian.
  • Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977.
  • Brown, Joe E. (Joe Evan), 1892-1973.
  • Benny, Jack, 1894-1974.
  • De Havilland, Olivia.
  • Cornell, Katharine, 1893-1974.
  • Bolger, Ray.
  • Goddard, Paulette.
  • Garfield, John.
  • Dietrich, Marlene.
  • Heller, Jackie.
  • Garland, Judy.
  • Falkenburg, Jinx.
  • Manning, Irene.
  • Langford, Frances.
  • Ladd, Alan.
  • Louise, Anita, 1915-1970.
  • Landis, Carole, 1919-1948.
  • Hope, Bob, 1903-2003.
  • Shore, Dinah, 1917-1994.
  • Rooney, Mickey.
  • O'Brien, Pat, 1899-1983.
  • Sheridan, Ann, 1915-1967.
  • Owen, Reginald, 1887-1972.
  • Merkel, Una, 1903-1986.
  • United Service Organizations (U.S.)
  • Camp Shows, Inc.
  • Soldiers -- Recreation.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- War work.
  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- War work.

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