A group of Marines sit around a table inside a barracks and play cards. A group of Marines sit around a table inside a barracks and play cards. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Three Marines crouch and crawl on the ground, rifles in hand. Three Marines crouch and crawl on the ground, rifles in hand. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Two Marines are seen from the rear sitting on the ground, their rifles in their hands. A third Marine stands to the far right. They look across a hilly landscape down to the water. Two Marines are seen from the rear sitting on the ground, their rifles in their hands. A third Marine stands to the far right. They look across a hilly landscape down to the water. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; 3 watercolor sketches of Marines on beach, landing craft and ships in background From collection of original watercolors and drawings by R. Baldwin; 3 watercolor sketches of Marines on beach, landing craft and ships in background After training at Pendleton Field, Oregon, in aerial and ground photography, Baldwin served with the 20th U.S. Air Force as public relations photographer and artist. Stationed on Iwo Jima, he later covered the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay, August, 1945. Gift of the artist, 1994. title provided by cataloger

A line of Marines is seen from the rear, marching alongside a river bank. Their bodies are reflected in the water at lower right. A line of Marines is seen from the rear, marching alongside a river bank. Their bodies are reflected in the water at lower right. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Marines, seen in silhouette in the distance, stand around a Japanese airfield as a plane comes in for a landing. The debris of destroyed Japanese airplanes lies strewn in the foreground. Marines, seen in silhouette in the distance, stand around a Japanese airfield as a plane comes in for a landing. The debris of destroyed Japanese airplanes lies strewn in the foreground. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Title continues: "The field was not contemplated when the Leathernecks captured it. The wrecked planes either had crash-landed or had taxied over from Motoyama Airfield No. 2." Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Original unsigned watercolor by Reeks; 3 Marines seen from behind in machine-gun nest made of rocks and vines; 1 firing, 1 observing, 1 resting or wounded at left. Original unsigned watercolor by Reeks; 3 Marines seen from behind in machine-gun nest made of rocks and vines; 1 firing, 1 observing, 1 resting or wounded at left. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign. title provided by cataloger

Marines in battle gear assemble in camp. Tents and a truck are seen in the background. Marines in battle gear assemble in camp. Tents and a truck are seen in the background. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Marines stand and sit with full packs at the ready in an encampment. Tents are seen in the background. The setting appears to be evening or early morning. Marines stand and sit with full packs at the ready in an encampment. Tents are seen in the background. The setting appears to be evening or early morning. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

3rd in collection of 2 wash and 1 ink drawings, unsigned (by Thulstrup); insurgent infantry on palm-tree ridge in foreground, firing down on landing party on beach in background. 3rd in collection of 2 wash and 1 ink drawings, unsigned (by Thulstrup); insurgent infantry on palm-tree ridge in foreground, firing down on landing party on beach in background. For Harper's Weekly July 4, 1896, accompanied by reproduced illustration as used in magazine; New York, Lattendorf, 1961. title and series title provided by cataloger

Battle scene with close view of a Marine in profile, crawling up an incline with rifle in hand. Two other Marines crawl in the background while an explosion takes place in the distance. A man and a tank are visible in silhouette in the background. Battle scene with close view of a Marine in profile, crawling up an incline with rifle in hand. Two other Marines crawl in the background while an explosion takes place in the distance. A man and a tank are visible in silhouette in the background.

Marines sit in foxholes in the foreground while others march along the ground beyond. Explosions occur it the background. Marines sit in foxholes in the foreground while others march along the ground beyond. Explosions occur it the background. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Continues: 'From this moment on No. 1 became a "no man's" land, and one had to run it to reach the other side alive. Vehicles had to cross one at a time, zigzagging at high speed to escape artillery and mortrar fire'. Includes censor's stamp. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Marine kneeling at the right foreground, rifle in hand. An abandoned truck fills the center of the image with objects strewn around it. Two more Marines are in the background. Marine kneeling at the right foreground, rifle in hand. An abandoned truck fills the center of the image with objects strewn around it. Two more Marines are in the background. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign. Title from typed label affixed to verso. It continues: 'A Jap truck is the central interest in this sketch'. Also includes censor's stamp.

Two Marines carrying boxes on their shoulders walk through a war damaged landscape strewn with debris. Two Marines carrying boxes on their shoulders walk through a war damaged landscape strewn with debris. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Three Marines carrying boxes on their shoulders or in their hands walk through a war damaged landscape strewn with debris. Three Marines carrying boxes on their shoulders or in their hands walk through a war damaged landscape strewn with debris. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of Marines advancing on field in Iwo Jima, one casualty on the ground. Original pen and ink sketch, signed and dated by Reeks, of Marines advancing on field in Iwo Jima, one casualty on the ground. Title supplied by artist on typed label affixed to verso, censor's stamp. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Impression of a sketch signed and dated by Reeks, of Marines advancing up near No. 1 field. Impression of a sketch signed and dated by Reeks, of Marines advancing up near No. 1 field. Title from typed label affixed to verso; censor's stamp. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

44th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; sailor in navy blue uniform, hand on hip, holding double-axe. 44th in series of 115 colored prints of oil paintings, signed by Legras, of uniform figures from various military units; sailor in navy blue uniform, hand on hip, holding double-axe. Upright folio, unbound, in green portfolio with white label, "Etudes de types militaires"; edges frayed.

Marine wearing a helmet and looking through a scope mounted on a gun. Marine wearing a helmet and looking through a scope mounted on a gun. Dugmore enlisted in the USMC in April 1943. His first military pictures were painted at Parris Island, South Carolina, including a mural in the Officer's Club. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1944.

Image of a US Marine, walking, gun slung over shoulder. Green paper. Use of white heightening. Image of a US Marine, walking, gun slung over shoulder. Green paper. Use of white heightening. Dugmore enlisted in the USMC in April 1943. His first military pictures were painted at Parris Island, South Carolina, including a mural in the Officer's Club. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1944.

Head and shoulders of a dead or wounded Marine lying on ground, helmet fallen off. Head and shoulders of a dead or wounded Marine lying on ground, helmet fallen off. Dugmore enlisted in the USMC in April 1943. His first military pictures were painted at Parris Island, South Carolina, including a mural in the Officer's Club. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1944.

4th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of female marine or naval personnel, in dark gray smock, hands in pockets of greatcoat, facing left. 4th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing figure of female marine or naval personnel, in dark gray smock, hands in pockets of greatcoat, facing left. upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label st. gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1954.

1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in khaki uniform with sword and backpacks, marching. 1 of collection of 48 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures and insignia. A mounted soldier in khaki uniform with sword and backpacks, marching. Small, unbound; clean; in blue cloth portfolio, red leather label st. gold "Misc. German Naval and Colonial Uniforms, c.1910". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Original pencil drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view, standing uniform figure of Marine wearing sun helmet, with rifle slung over shoulder, outdoors. Original pencil drawing, signed and dated by artist; rear view, standing uniform figure of Marine wearing sun helmet, with rifle slung over shoulder, outdoors. Dugmore enlisted in the USMC in April 1943. His first military pictures were painted at Parris Island, South Carolina, including a mural in the Officer's Club. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1944.

A bare-chested Marine, wearing a helmet and holding his rifle in front of him, advances through almost waist-high water. A bare-chested Marine, wearing a helmet and holding his rifle in front of him, advances through almost waist-high water. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

A Marine strings wire, standing with knees bent. Another Marine walks behind him. A Marine strings wire, standing with knees bent. Another Marine walks behind him. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Reeks; full-length standing Marine, holding carbine, facing left; small broken palm tree behind him. Original ink and wash drawing signed and dated by Reeks; full-length standing Marine, holding carbine, facing left; small broken palm tree behind him. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Three-quarter view, bust portrait of a Marine wearing a cap. Three-quarter view, bust portrait of a Marine wearing a cap. Ink inscription reads: "THE SURVIVOR- fittest and strongest. It's his own personal triumph. With him is his deep strength, courage, and will to live." Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Bust-length portrait of a Marine with a crew cut and with an injury to his face. Bust-length portrait of a Marine with a crew cut and with an injury to his face. Ink inscription reads: "THE INDIVIDUALIST - wears a face distorted from a bayonet wound." Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.

Bust-length portrait of a very thin Marine wearing a cap. Bust-length portrait of a very thin Marine wearing a cap. Ink inscription reads: "THE GOOD OLD BOY - disease ravished body, tired and weary, but content that now a new life is beginning." Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.