John L. Gent Collection, 1905-1946 | Northern Illinois University

Title: John L. Gent Collection, 1905-1946

ID: RHC/RC/354

Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet

Predominant Dates: 1936-1945

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Scope and Contents: Materials in the John L. Gent collection date from 1905 to 1946, but are predominantly from the years leading up to and including World War II (1936-1945). While serving Gent collected artifacts significant to his time at war. These artifacts represent a large portion of the collection and include foreign paper money and coins as well as military arm bands, patches, ribbons, pins, and belt buckles. Nazi Party propaganda postcards, many of which feature Hitler, are also included in the collection. A small part of the collection consists of U.S. Army publications given to serviceman during WWII.

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