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 June 30, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The July 7, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The July 14, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The July 21, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The July 28, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The August 4, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The August 11, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The August 18, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The August 25, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The September 1, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The September 8, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The September 15, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The September 22, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The September 29, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The October 6, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The October 13, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The October 20, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The October 27, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The November 3, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The November 10, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.