Historical WWII Yuma Army Air Field Archive Sgt Kiskie B-17 Photo Lot USO Game for Sale

Historical WWII Yuma Army Air Field Archive Sgt Kiskie B-17 Photo Lot USO Game For Sale

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Historical WWII Yuma Army Air Field Archive Sgt Kiskie B-17 Photo Lot USO Game:
$200.00

Up for sale is a highly cohesive, historically rich multi-generational military and home-front ephemera lot. The core of this collection focuses on the wartime service of Sgt. Paul Kiskie while stationed at Yuma Army Air Field (Y.A.A.F.) in Arizona during 1943.
This estate archive has been preserved together and offers a wonderful window into the daily life, recreation, and correspondence of an Army Air Forces serviceman, alongside early 20th-century home-front savings artifacts.WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:1. 1943 USO "Maneuvers" Pocket Travel Chess & Checkers Game (Complete with Sleeve)
• An original paperboard pocket travel set distributed to troops by the United Service Organizations.
• The Highlight: Includes the original tan textured storage sleeve explicitly hand-inscribed by the soldier: "Hilltop U.S.O., Yuma, Ariz." and hand-dated "5/4/43 Y.A.A.F."
• Includes the complete red punch-out token piece sheet.
2. Original WWII USO Celluloid Lapel Pin
• The classic red, white, and blue patriotic pin reading "USO - United Service Organizations". This directly matches the "Hilltop USO" notation on the game sleeve.
3. Sgt. Paul Kiskie Named Mailing Envelope with 1942 "Win the War" Stamp
• The original mailing envelope featuring a graphic red, white, and blue label from Yuma Army Air Field, Yuma, Arizona.
• Clearly hand-addressed by Sgt. Paul Kiskie to Mr. Walter Kiskie in Hadley, Penna. (R.D. #2).
• Bears a postally used 1942 3-cent purple "Win the War" V-for-Victory postage stamp.
4. Five (5) Original Period B&W Aviation & Base Snapshot Photographs
• Base Lifecycle Photo: An excellent, crisp original snapshot print showing the infrastructure of Yuma Army Air Field, including the base chapel steeple, rows of barracks, palm trees, and the tail section of an aircraft bearing the USAAF star-and-bars roundel.
• Four B-29 Superfortress Cards: Includes four original factory aircraft recognition/portrait cards. One card features a fascinating period error with handwritten cursive on the reverse reading "B-17 in flight".
5. Pre-War 1941 "U.S. Navy Series" Postcard (Plymouth, PA to Gastonia, NC)
• Hand-dated August 27, 1941 (just months before Pearl Harbor). Features a charming message about home-front work life at the "Pine Grove ice cream factory."
6. WWI U.S. Government Thrift Card (c. 1918)
• An excellent, authentic World War I-era 25-cent Thrift Stamp folder issued by the Treasury Department. It features a sharp graphic of the Torch of Liberty. The inside is completely blank/unposted, with a neat period pencil notation reading "Vacation Savings."CONDITION NOTES:All items are in authentic, original vintage condition showing honest handling wear consistent with age. Paper ephemera shows light toning, edge wear, and natural aging. The "Win the War" stamp on the envelope has a tear through the center graphic from when it was postmarked. The WWI thrift card is crisp with minor edge folds. Please see the high-resolution photos for a precise look at cosmetic condition.
Shipping: Securely shipped flat in a rigid, moisture-resistant photo mailer with tracking to ensure safe delivery to your collection. Related Items: