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 November 17, 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 23, 1944, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 January 5, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The January 12, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The January 19, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The January 26, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The February 2, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The February 9, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The February 16, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The February 23, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The March 2, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The March 9, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The March 16, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The March 23, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The March 30, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Training Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.