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Information for Artists who may be sent to Theaters of Operation by the Chief of Engineers

1. General Information. The Administrative Section, Adjutant General's Office, Room 1028 Munitions Building, Washington, D.C., furnishes all types of general information regarding foreign travel. Reference should be made to the booklet "TRAVELING?" (AGO) revised February 1, 1943, and on pages 1, 2 and 3 are listed the agencies to be contacted in regard to Passports, Transportation and Finance, and Identification Cards. The entire booklet should be carefully studied, although certain portion obviously apply only to persons in the military service.

2. Inoculations. The booklet mentioned above lists on page 10 the types of inoculations and vaccinations required for the several Theaters of Operation. These may be taken at the General Dispensary, Pentagon Building, Washington, D.C. at no expense, or at any nearby Army dispensary or Port of Embarkation. 

3. Art Equipment. Attached for your inspection is a list of artist material procured and available for your group. In addition to this you will be allowed to but such few additional art materials as you may need. These will be procured from dealers near your port of embarkation (New York, San Francisco or New Orleans) through the office of the U. S. District Engineer, who will make any necessary arrangements. Following your examination of the attached list (and following consultation with the Executive Secretary of the Committee if you pass through New York City) you should prepare as complete a list as possible of your further requirements, which list should be mailed promptly to the Operations and Training Branch, Office Chief of Engineers, Washington, D.C., which will issue the necessary instructions to the District Engineer.

4. Clothing and Equipment. You will not be given an extra allowance for your uniform or other clothing. All necessary clothing may be purchased at the Quartermaster Depot, 1130 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. or at the Port of Embarkation. The types of clothing necessary are listed on pages 6 and 7 of booklet mentioned above. Additional equipment is necessary and is listed on page 7. The following is list covering special clothing for frigid and tropical climates:

Extra Clothing for Iran, Iraq, India and Australia, etc.

1 blouse and slacks, tropical worsted (this is merely suggested as blouses are worn by the British after working hours)

3 pair shorts, cotton, khaki (buy them here, they are hard to get overseas)

3 shirts, cotton, short sleeves, khaki (for use with khaki shorts)

3 pairs sock, wool, long (for use with khaki shorts)

1 sun helmet

1 pair sun glasses, best quality

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