Mission
Many explanations have surfaced over the last
decade as to why and how the short snorter tradition
began but nothing definitive has been published on
the Internet. Lowell L. Getz published a good article
in 2001 on the website of the 91st Bomb Group.
The Short Snorter Project will illuminate the short
snorter and those associated with the tradition and
provide a means to educate the general public about
these artifacts brought home by brave men and
women from the wars.
The Short Snorter Project will act as a virtual
museum where digital images of short snorters will
be archived for the world to see. You can submit short
snorters, either electronically or by mail, for posting to
this web site. All notes will be returned if the sender
includes a stamped self-addressed envelope.
The Short Snorter Project is not determined to
acquire the actual notes. Any donations of short
snorters will be gladly accepted and used for exhibits
and displays to educate others about these artifacts,
but it is preferred that short snorters remain with
family members.
The Short Snorter Project is dedicated to the brave
men and women who fought for our freedom. Many of
those young folks did not live to tell their own story.
Those that survived are encouraged to tell their
families and friends their stories, and to share the
names on their short snorters, so that future
generations will understand the meaning of sacrifice
and the words... "Greater love has no one than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends."
decade as to why and how the short snorter tradition
began but nothing definitive has been published on
the Internet. Lowell L. Getz published a good article
in 2001 on the website of the 91st Bomb Group.
The Short Snorter Project will illuminate the short
snorter and those associated with the tradition and
provide a means to educate the general public about
these artifacts brought home by brave men and
women from the wars.
The Short Snorter Project will act as a virtual
museum where digital images of short snorters will
be archived for the world to see. You can submit short
snorters, either electronically or by mail, for posting to
this web site. All notes will be returned if the sender
includes a stamped self-addressed envelope.
The Short Snorter Project is not determined to
acquire the actual notes. Any donations of short
snorters will be gladly accepted and used for exhibits
and displays to educate others about these artifacts,
but it is preferred that short snorters remain with
family members.
The Short Snorter Project is dedicated to the brave
men and women who fought for our freedom. Many of
those young folks did not live to tell their own story.
Those that survived are encouraged to tell their
families and friends their stories, and to share the
names on their short snorters, so that future
generations will understand the meaning of sacrifice
and the words... "Greater love has no one than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends."
The Short Snorter Project
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"Every short snorter
has a story to tell.
They are portable
memorials to the men
and women who died
for freedom and to the
thousands who
persevered to share
the tale."
- Michael E. Marotta,
has a story to tell.
They are portable
memorials to the men
and women who died
for freedom and to the
thousands who
persevered to share
the tale."
- Michael E. Marotta,
| Read the article "Short Snorters: Keeping the Memories Alive" by Micheal E. Marotta Reprinted courtesy of NUMISMATIST, official publication of the American Numismatic Association www.money.org |
| You Can Help! Click here to download a Short Snorter "Wanted Poster" which can be used to educate others about the historical value of these treasured artifacts from what has been called "The Greatest Generation." If you belong to a coin club, an organization like The Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion or know of a museum where this "wanted poster" would get a lot of traffic, please pass it on! |
| Join the Short Snorter Club! What better way to start a conversation with a friend or family member... |
| Accomplishing the Mission... A Significant Moment in Time: Linda Williford contacted me Sept. 17 regarding the Harry Hopkins short snorter. "I can identify one of the unknown signatures on the Harry Hopkins short snorter. D. Ray Comish was my father, he was a Flight Engineer for Pan American Airlines and was part of the crew that flew Roosevelt and his entourage to Casablanca aboard the Dixie Clipper." Gary Schulze, owner of the Harry Hopkins short snorter, was immediately notified of this great news. Gary wrote, "This is absolutely amazing, Tom. It shows the value and popularity of your website. This is one name I never would have been able to identify without your help. Thanks again." The really good news is that Linda sent in scans of her father's short snorters and other supporting documentation... |
Breakthrough... A Viewer Contributes Important Information:
Thomas Hughes from Keller, Texas, contacted me on March 13, 2008, with the
following information:
"Howdy Tom,
I checked out your site after reading about it in the Banknote Reporter article
written by Kerry Rodgers. The Harry Hopkins short-snorter reminded me of
something I had read recently so I checked it out.
Capt. Harry Butcher, Eisenhower’s Navel aide wrote a book in 1946 about his
experiences, it was titled My Three Years with Eisenhower. This book was more
or less a diary. On page 31 he refers to this short-snorter. In the entry for July
25, 1942 he says, “Lunched in Harry’s suite,(Claridge Hotel) other guests being
Mrs. Randolph Churchill, Miss Kathleen Harriman, her father Minister Harriman,
and Ike, who had came in from Marshall ’s suite for a quick lunch. (Said earlier he
and Steve Early were present, this is the luncheon guest list.) Found Kathleen
had forgotten her short-snorter bill, so she was penalized five shillings for each
short-snorter present. We discovered Harry hadn’t been made a short-snorter,
and he joined with pleasure and cash. He was happy to be going home, as his
wedding with Louise Macy is set for the 30th at the White House. The Prime
Minister and the Harrimans sent lovely silver gifts to be carried home. Other
short-snorters made and hooked were Tony Biddle, William Bullitt and Lew
Douglas.”
The parentheses are mine; the rest is verbatim from the book. He goes on to say
Hopkins talked with Roosevelt by phone. Hopkins had received numerous callers
throughout the afternoon and finally at 600pm he poked his head out of a
bedroom and said “OK boys, we’re going home.”
I hope you or Mr. Schulze get a chance to read Captain Butchers book. It was
quite a coincidence that I had re-read the book just a couple of weeks before the
Banknote Reporter article came out. I probably wouldn’t have remembered the
story if I had to rely on my memory from the first read 20 years ago, when I
acquired the book."
I relayed this information to Gary Schulze, owner of the Harry Hopkins short
snorter, who wrote, "Thanks so much, Tom. This explains how it started for
Hopkins. By the way, Harry Butcher's signature is on Harry Hopkins "short
snorter" as well. All the best."
Thomas Hughes from Keller, Texas, contacted me on March 13, 2008, with the
following information:
"Howdy Tom,
I checked out your site after reading about it in the Banknote Reporter article
written by Kerry Rodgers. The Harry Hopkins short-snorter reminded me of
something I had read recently so I checked it out.
Capt. Harry Butcher, Eisenhower’s Navel aide wrote a book in 1946 about his
experiences, it was titled My Three Years with Eisenhower. This book was more
or less a diary. On page 31 he refers to this short-snorter. In the entry for July
25, 1942 he says, “Lunched in Harry’s suite,(Claridge Hotel) other guests being
Mrs. Randolph Churchill, Miss Kathleen Harriman, her father Minister Harriman,
and Ike, who had came in from Marshall ’s suite for a quick lunch. (Said earlier he
and Steve Early were present, this is the luncheon guest list.) Found Kathleen
had forgotten her short-snorter bill, so she was penalized five shillings for each
short-snorter present. We discovered Harry hadn’t been made a short-snorter,
and he joined with pleasure and cash. He was happy to be going home, as his
wedding with Louise Macy is set for the 30th at the White House. The Prime
Minister and the Harrimans sent lovely silver gifts to be carried home. Other
short-snorters made and hooked were Tony Biddle, William Bullitt and Lew
Douglas.”
The parentheses are mine; the rest is verbatim from the book. He goes on to say
Hopkins talked with Roosevelt by phone. Hopkins had received numerous callers
throughout the afternoon and finally at 600pm he poked his head out of a
bedroom and said “OK boys, we’re going home.”
I hope you or Mr. Schulze get a chance to read Captain Butchers book. It was
quite a coincidence that I had re-read the book just a couple of weeks before the
Banknote Reporter article came out. I probably wouldn’t have remembered the
story if I had to rely on my memory from the first read 20 years ago, when I
acquired the book."
I relayed this information to Gary Schulze, owner of the Harry Hopkins short
snorter, who wrote, "Thanks so much, Tom. This explains how it started for
Hopkins. By the way, Harry Butcher's signature is on Harry Hopkins "short
snorter" as well. All the best."