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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.