Mildred gillars aka axis sally bookcase

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Signed with branded mark and has remnants of a paper craftsman label on the back, good. Outside is hand stenciled in a rubbed grayovervintage white. An american woman named mildred gillars broadcast nazi propaganda during world war ii. Signature design by ashley ashley starmore h63370 76 tall 5shelf bookcase with tubular metal frame and shelves made from acacia veneer and hardwood solids in 10 sold by 123stores, inc. Library wall to wall bookcases bookcase plans sawdust. Use shims under or behind the bookcases to ensure each bookcase is level and plumb before securing it to the wall. Here, your favorite looks cost less than you thought possible. Our pretty lorelie cabinet is so nicely proportioned and thoughtfully designed, it can be anything you want it to be clothing armoire, linen cabinet or kitchen pantry. Mix and match vintage style receding glass door and wood door stacking shelf sections with pull out posting shelves. This traditional shelving system presents multiple areas for organizing your space. South shore smart basics 5shelf 69 narrow bookcase, multiple finishes. To make the right shopping decisions, consider the following. So i took it off and used 14 inch plywood pieces to space them off the wall. The family moved around a great deal during her early years, but mildred gillars eventually graduated from high school in conneaut, ohio, in 1917.

Axis sally brought hot jazz to the nazi propaganda machine. The man in the high castle actor carsten norgaard is set to appear in axis sally, the michael polishdirected drama about the reallife story of mildred axis sally gillars, the american who. Mildred elizabeth gillars, nicknamed axis sally along with rita zucca, was an american broadcaster employed by nazi germany to disseminate propaganda during world war ii. Howard miller oxford bookcase saratoga cherry hayneedle. Barristers tiger oak globe wernicke 5 section stacking bookcase. Shop our best selection of bookcases with glass shelves to reflect your style and inspire your home. Born in ohio, she broadcast propaganda shows on the radio for nazi germany. Following her capture in postwar berlin, she became the first woman to be convicted of treason against the united states. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. The photos do not accurately reflect the finish, but you can get a better sense of the finish by looking at pieces with this finish in the stickley catalog. With a solid oak frame and shelving, this topquality piece is both durable and functional. Mildred elizabeth gillars november 29, 1900 june 25, 1988, nicknamed axis sally along with rita zucca, was an american broadcaster employed by nazi. Floating shelf display the wall how to make floating shelves side tables. Choose a set of bookshelves that looks good and are functional, whether you prefer natural wood, reclaimed wood, painted black wood, painted white wood, painted cream wood, or dark wood from brands including pottery barn, the container store, and blue dot. The rhetorical dimensions of radio propaganda in nazi germany. In case you have come here in the search for functional and nice looking furniture, welcome. Furniture at shop the wide selection of furniture, including this south shore axess 5shelf narrow bookcase, at. Axis sally by richard lucas 9781935149439 hardback.

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Mildred gillars, better known as axis sally to american gis, sits for an interview with an ap reporter in her cell at a u. In 1943 gillars was the highest paid performer in german foreign broadcasting, earning more than 3,000 marks a. Ironck bookcase and bookshelf 4 tier display shelf, sshaped metal and wood bookshelves cabinet storage, freestanding multifunctional decorative shelving for home office, vintage brown. Mildred gillars, american citizen who was a radio propagandist for the nazi government during world war ii. Mildred gillars nicknamed axis sally along with rita zucca, was an american broadcaster employed by the third reich in nazi germany to disseminate propaganda during world war ii. As in any such retail outlet, there are different categories of books to appeal to any reader. Aug 28, 20 both the bookcase and clothing stand are on wheels, making it easy to move around your childs room as they transition from the nursery to their big kid room. Thats when a welldesigned bookcase or wall unit can be worth its weight in gold. Let your books and knickknacks take center stage with the axis simple, clean design. When she became eligible for parole in 1959, she waived the right, apparently preferring prison to ridicule as a traitor on the outside. Here youll find almost any kind of wood and different configurations.

There are four shelves below, the topmost shelf featuring decorative spindles and wooden corner fretwork. For example, a home office can have a workspace and a seating area and a family room can include a dining space and a relaxation zone. Mildred elizabeth gillars november 29, 1900 june 25, 1988, nicknamed axis sally along with rita zucca, was an american broadcaster employed by nazi germany to disseminate propaganda during world war ii. Mildred, to me, seemed like a good name for an entrepreneur of a small business like an independent bookstore. Gillars, nicknamed axis sally by american soldiers in world war ii for her nazi propaganda radio broadcasts, died of cancer of the. The cabinet opens with a single hinged door with glass panel. Mitchell gold bob williams mitchell gold bloomingdales. How did you come to write the book from the wood storks point of view. Clinton hill cherry home office open bookcase, created for macys. Because of its height, the billy bookcase comes equipped with wallmounting hardware to keep it from tipping over. Mildred midge gillars was born in portland, maine, took drama lessons in new york city, appeared in vaudeville, worked as an artists model in paris and a dressmakers assistant in algiers, and taught english at the berlitz school in berlin beforemotivated by love and fearshe became the notorious axis sally, one of the nazis leading radio propagandists.

Nov 02, 2012 10 kickass secret passage bookshelves amanda nelson nov 2, 2012 if theres one dream that unites all bookish folks aside from, you know, universal literacy its the dream of having a secret passageway hidden behind a bookcase. A failed broadway actress living in germany, mildred gillars was hired by the nazis as a radio announcer when the second world war began. This is a stickley mission cherry revolving bookcase, in stickleys central valley finish. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. American mildred elizabeth gillars had moved to germany in the 1930s and found a job at radio berlin in 1940. Made in the usa in your choice of locally sourced, kilndried solid cherry, oak, birch or walnut wood. Pieces with baskets and bins also neatly house small items while making belongings simple to transport.

This pretty number was designed by ceci thompson exclusively for cb2. Americanborn mildred gillars, known as axis sally for her nazi propaganda broadcasts. Gillars was an aspiring actress who played minor parts in some american theatrical touring companies. A pair of tall and narrow bookcases can be used to divide a room into two distinct areas. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.

She was dubbed axis sally by the american gis who simultaneously loved and hated her. Product south shore smart basics 5shelf narrow bookcase, set of 2, mix and match. Photography of library room free stock photo the golden ways built in bookcase lighting beautiful vision for the dining room built ins my new house the built in shelves ideas built in bookshelf ideas 3 best built in bookcase ideas on bookcase good, great, or just ok. This firstever biography tells the remarkable story of the woman whose broadcasts as axis sally sought to undermine the morale of us troops, taunting them with the terrible injuries they faced and their wives infidelities back home, and recounts.

What should i know before buying a narrow bookcase. Hale legacy modern barrister bookcases 800 series in. The most infamous among these was mildred gillars aka axis sally, who later was convicted of treason along with four of her former colleagues. Globe wernicke for sale in uk 59 used globe wernickes. Secure your bookcases to the wall studs through the cleats you installed at the back of the bookcases. She was convicted of treason by the united states in 1949 following her capture in postwar berlin. Core products low narrow bookcase, white with oak veneered tops, 21. Manufactured by ikea, this wood laminated piece of furniture has five shelves that are adjustable to different heights to accommodate any size book or other decorative item. Made of cherry wood, the bookcase features a pair of beveled mirror panels along the top with a single cabinet at the center. Mildred gillars aka axis sally signs on for the reichsrundfunk overseas service in berlin, broadcast to north america may 18, 1943. I have a heavy date tonight, by mildred gillars addeddate 20051215 03. Make a great first impression on guests with the perfect bookcase for your homes reading nook or office.

Then i realized i can not put the neighboring bookcase flush to the wall as the bracket screw was in the way. Keep in mind that your bookcase usually doesnt actually lean, but simply appears to owing to the graduated widetonarrow tiered shelf design. Throw down those little old guns and toddle off home. So began a typical address by nazi propaganda radio broadcaster mildred gillars, known as axis sally, during world war ii. She tried to hurt the morale of american soldiers during world war ii and paid the price. It is the same finish as the other pieces i have listed with cherrycentral valley finish the stereo cabinet and revolving library bookcase. Wayfair carries glass bookcases to satisfy the demands of any reasonable budget. The drawers at the bottom provide hidden storage while the ladder adds a fun element to an otherwise antique looking.

Drawers make it possible to store small items out of sight in your bookcase. Line the modules up and sandwich all your books and magazines in between. She attended ohio wesleyan university but left in 1922. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sally tagholm books online. Thanks to such a variety, everybody will surely find the model they. Barristers tiger oak globe wernicke 5 section stacking bookcase globe wernicke tiger oak 5 section stacking barristers bookcase.

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Bush bennington bookcase has 4shelves that provide space to decorate. Vintage mid century modern bookcase bookshelf cane and glass. Axis sally was the generic nickname given to women radio personalities who broadcast englishlanguage propaganda on behalf of the european axis powers during world war ii. With al pacino, thomas kretschmann, lala kent, mitch pileggi. What all ladder bookcases have in common is the backless open design and with very few exceptions, the leaning look of a ladder placed against a wall. Large, cherry, 6foot bookcase with adjustable shelves. During world war ii, she broadcast pronazi propaganda designed to sow dissent in america and to demoralize allied troops, earning the nickname axis sally. Shop 1940s bookcases at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers. She was the first woman in us history to be convicted of treason by the united states and on 8 march 1949 was sentenced to ten to thirty years. Axis sally, guilty of treason for her radio broadcasts. Oct 01, 2002 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.