World War II Newspapers

This collection of newspapers published by the U.S. Army Basic Training Center #10 (BTC-10), later the Overseas Replacement Depot (ORD), documents life on an urban army base during the final years of World War II. As the largest military base within city limits in America, BTC-10/ORD was an important element in Greensboro's growth and development during and after the war. The newspaper features base and military news, coverage of dances and other social events, and advertisements for local businesses that catered to the soldiers, providing not only an important record of military history but also a glimpse into the social and cultural life of Greensboro during the period.

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Who's responsible?: Greensboro History Museum (Repository)
Where can I find more information?: No finding aid available.
Topics: Wartime
North Carolina
Military
Subject headings: World War, 1939-1945 -- North Carolina -- Greensboro
AAF Overseas Replacement Depot and AAF Redistribution Station No. 5 (U.S.)
Contributing Institution: Greensboro History Museum

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: BTC 10-Shun [September 24, 1943]; The September 24, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [October 1, 1943]; The October 1, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [October 8, 1943]; The October 8, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [October 15, 1943]; The October 15, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [October 22, 1943]; The October 22, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [October 29, 1943]; The October 29, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [November 5, 1943]; The November 5, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [November 12, 1943]; The November 12, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [November 19, 1943]; The November 19, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [November 25, 1943]; The November 25, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [December 3, 1943]; The December 3, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [December 10, 1943]; The December 10, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [December 17, 1943]; The December 17, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [December 24, 1943]; The December 24, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [December 31, 1943]; The December 31, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [January 7, 1944]; The January 7, 1944, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [January 12, 1944]; The January 12, 1944, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [January 21, 1944]; The January 21, 1944, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [January 28, 1944]; The January 28, 1944, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

: BTC 10-Shun [February 4, 1944]; The February 4, 1944, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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