From Campus to Cockpit: Duke During World War II

Introduction

Rose Bowl Game Program, 1942

Rose Bowl Game Program, 1942

From Campus to Cockpit: Duke University during World War II

This exhibit documents the academic, military, and humanitarian accomplishments of the Duke University community during World War II. One highlight is the 1942 Rose Bowl, which was relocated to Duke Stadium from Pasadena, California following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Photographs, documents, artifacts, and archival film footage tell the story of Duke’s spirited efforts to support the nation during a turbulent time of war.

Aerial photograph of Duke Stadium during the Rose Bowl game, 1942

Aerial photograph of Duke Stadium during the Rose Bowl game, 1942

An instructor teaching participants in the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP), 1940.

An instructor teaching participants in the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP), 1940.

Rose Bowl Ticket, 1942

Rose Bowl Ticket, 1942

Members of the Duke NROTC standing at attention on campus, 1943.

Members of the Duke NROTC standing at attention on campus, 1943.

Diagram of a frangible bullet impact, ca. 1945.

Diagram of a frangible bullet impact, ca. 1945.

Governor Broughton and his family bundled up to watch the game.

Governor Broughton and his family bundled up to watch the game.

A training field hospital on West Campus, 1943.

A training field hospital on West Campus, 1943.

Chesterfield Cigarettes Advertisement, 1942

Chesterfield Cigarettes Advertisement, 1942

Air Force patches and insignia, ca. 1940s.

Air Force patches and insignia, ca. 1940s.

Photograph of women making bandages, 1944.

Photograph of women making bandages, 1944.

Honorable discharge certificate from Duke University, ca. 1942.

Honorable discharge certificate from Duke University, ca. 1942.

Durham Sun, Souvenir Edition, December 31, 1941

Durham Sun, Souvenir Edition, December 31, 1941

Page from the Aerial Map and Photograph Reading Manual used in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, ca. 1942.

Page from the Aerial Map and Photograph Reading Manual used in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, ca. 1942.

Cadet nurses in uniform, ca. 1943.

Cadet nurses in uniform, ca. 1943.

"How Can He Miss?" Cartoon, Los Angeles Herald & Express, December 30, 1941

"How Can He Miss?" Cartoon, Los Angeles Herald & Express, December 30, 1941

Coach Wallace Wade and Duke team on bench

Coach Wallace Wade and Duke team on bench

Air raid warning system pamphlet, ca 1942.

Air raid warning system pamphlet, ca 1942.

Participants in World War II Bond Rally, 1942.

Participants in World War II Bond Rally, 1942.

M.E.H. Hardware Rose Bowl ad, 1941

M.E.H. Hardware Rose Bowl ad, 1941

Durham Building and Loan Rose Bowl ad, 1941

Durham Building and Loan Rose Bowl ad, 1941

Aerial view of Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl.

Aerial view of Duke Stadium during 1942 Rose Bowl.

1942 Rose Bowl First Team

1942 Rose Bowl First Team

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