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Scrapbook

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: 1974-1976
Country: Soviet Union; Ukraine

Materials: paper; photograph paper; velvet
Measurements: 12 in x 16 in x 2 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 40.64 cm x 6.35 cm

A Soviet demobillization album created by a soldier who served in Crimea, Donbass (South-East Ukraine), and Sloviansk (Ukraine) from 1974-1976. The album has an orange velvet cover with "Crimea 1974-1976" on it. There was most likely an emblem of some kind on the cover that has since fallen off. On the inside, it has a fold out map of Crimea attached, as well as a drawing inside a Crimea-shaped cut out. There are two forms, reproduced on colored paper and handwritten by the soldier, a "soldier's oath" and a 'Defense Minister's order." These are most likely handwritten copies of the soldier's draft form and his oath of service. The album features postcards with landscape images, drawings, pictures of military trucks, and photos of soldiers. The back page has a section with handwritten addresses and names of his comrades.

Accession Number: 2020.088.001


		

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