Oral History Interview with W. W. Hughes, November 17, 2003

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Interview with W. W. Hughes, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Grand Prarie, Texas. Hughes discusses growing up in the Great Depression, joining the National Guard and equestrian service in the 112th Cavalry at Fort Clark, the start of war and deployment to New Caledonia and Australia, preparations for combat, amphibious landings at Arawe Island off New Britain, scout patrols and combat, operations in New Guinea at the Driniumor River, Japanese POWs, actions in the Philippines at Leyte and Luzon, returning to the US as an instructor, and reflections on his service.
Date: November 17, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Hughes, W. W.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Historic Marker Application: 1873 Infantry Barracks] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: 1873 Infantry Barracks]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the 1873 Infantry Barracks, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, architectural drawings, maps, and photographs.
Date: 2010
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: The Making of 'Alamo'] captions transcript

[News Clip: The Making of 'Alamo']

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1988
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Historic Marker Application: Married Officers' Quarters 8-9] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Married Officers' Quarters 8-9]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Married Officers' Quarters 8-9, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, maps, and photographs.
Date: 2006
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Staff Officers' Quarters] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Staff Officers' Quarters]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Staff Officers' Quarters, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 94, July 1990 - April, 1991 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 94, July 1990 - April, 1991

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 663.
Date: 1991
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas: Brackettville Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Brackettville, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, ranches, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1944
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas (open access)

Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas

Book about Ernst Hermann Altgelt, the founder of Comfort, Texas. It includes information about Altgelt and his family, and information about the establishment of the city.
Date: 2010
Creator: Stewart, Anne & Stewart, Mike
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region J (Plateau), 2016, Main Report (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region J (Plateau), 2016, Main Report

Water plan for Region J (Plateau) describing the water resources and suppliers for the area, water needs, recommendations for water management for different suppliers and counties, and usage statistics and forecasts.
Date: January 2016
Creator: Plateau Region Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Commanding Officer's Quarters] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Commanding Officer's Quarters]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Commanding Officer's Quarters, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Row Quarters] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Row Quarters]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Officers' Row Quarters, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: 1979
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Adjutant's Quarters] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Adjutant's Quarters]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Adjutant's Quarters, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: 1999
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 35, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 6, 1899 (open access)

The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 35, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 6, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 6, 1899
Creator: Kartes, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Fort Clark Guardhouse] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Fort Clark Guardhouse]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Fort Clark Guardhouse, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1989
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 18, 1899 (open access)

The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 18, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 18, 1899
Creator: Kartes, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 36, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1899 (open access)

The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 36, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 13, 1899
Creator: Kartes, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News-Mail (Brackettville, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, June 20, 1913 (open access)

The Brackett News-Mail (Brackettville, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, June 20, 1913

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 20, 1913
Creator: Price, Will W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: August 3, 2007
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: New Cavalry Barracks] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: New Cavalry Barracks]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the New Cavalry Barracks, in Fort Clark Springs, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: May 19, 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Army Service Club] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Army Service Club]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Army Service Club, in Fort Clark Springs, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: May 6, 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Robert E. Lee Building] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Robert E. Lee Building]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Robert E. Lee Building, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: July 16, 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 1, 1899 (open access)

The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 1, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 1, 1899
Creator: Kartes, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 33, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 22, 1899 (open access)

The Brackett News. (Brackett (Fort Clark), Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 33, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 22, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 22, 1899
Creator: Kartes, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brackett News-Mail (Brackettville, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. [26], Ed. 1 Friday, August 21, 1914 (open access)

The Brackett News-Mail (Brackettville, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. [26], Ed. 1 Friday, August 21, 1914

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 21, 1914
Creator: Price, Will W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History