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[Photograph of William Jenkins and Cannon]
Photograph of William Jenkins standing behind a cannon mounted on two wheels, with a tall wooden fence behind him.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of William Jenkins and Friend]
Photograph of William Jenkins standing with another soldier on the veranda of an old building in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of William Jenkins and Women]
Photograph of William Jenkins standing between two older women. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mother Skinner with me at Nashville, Tenn."
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers at Joe Werthan Service Men's Lounge]
Photograph of a group of F Company soldiers from the 44th Armored Regiment. They are posing on the steps of the free Joe Werthan Service Men's Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee. The ten uniformed men stand on either side of an older man who wears glasses and a lightly colored suit. The building has columns standing on either side of the stairway. A striped shield hangs over the brick arch of the entryway.
Date:
July 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Tennessee State Capitol]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Tennessee state capitol in Nashville.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 104, Extracts 18-24]
Extracts of several special orders and regulations for both Women Airforce Service Pilots and male pilots ordered by Lieutenant Colonel Munson.
Date:
July 25, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Force Base
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 15, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Nashville to Newark. The postcard features a photograph of a Douglas A-20 at low level practicing "skip bombing."
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, November 22, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent work. The postcard is from the Medici Society's Herb Garden Series and features an image of borage and camomile, and accompanying short text.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Vanderbilt Hospital]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man and Alligators]
Postcard of a man kneeling and praying, while alligators approach from behind, with the text of "Darky's Prayer, Florida" included. A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Hello all: I received your card sometime ago, sorry I didn't get out while I was home, there were a lot of places I wanted to go but didn't get there. Well, maybe we'll have Hitler where the negro on the other side is pretty soon (we hope). I had a swell time while I was home, only wish I could of stayed longer, but uncle Sam said no. Hope you are all well, as I am O.K. It's awful warm here, you should have some of this weather up there to make hay. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
July 18, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 714th Tank Battalion Headquarters Reunion]
Photograph of a room full of older men and women sitting at long tables set for a meal. A handwritten note on the photo says "Nashville - 1983. HQ/714."
Date:
1983
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]
Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002
Interview with Phillip Patton, an aircraft mechanic in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about life before the war, his experiences overseas, and returning home post-war.
Date:
April 11, 2002
Creator:
Elterman, Dora & Patton, Phillip
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of Lake Near Watertown, Tennessee]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with green hills, and text that says "Greetings from Watertown, Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All- Time is flying as you can see by the incorrect date. This is 8:30 AM and we are at a small town in Tenn. Next stop will be Arkansas- adress should be- Co "C" Main T Bn 12th Armd Division, Camp Chafee Arkansas. Will later be in Camp Barkley, Texas."
Date:
November 1, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, in which Austin reports on the progress of the cause of Texas Independence. Austin describes the support he received in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee, including donations to cover the cost of arming and transporting army volunteers.
Date:
February 16, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Stremel, July 30, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.
Date:
July 30, 2011
Creator:
Stremel, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Stremel, July 30, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.
Date:
July 30, 2011
Creator:
Stremel, Al
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Andrews, March 26, 2004
Interview with John Andrews, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps from Kentwood, Louisiana. The transcript includes a list of questions regarding Andrews's training and service in World War II as a B-29 command pilot and flight instructor throughout the United States.
Date:
May 17, 2005
Creator:
Coy, Larisa L. & Andrews, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Andrews, March 26, 2004
Interview with John Andrews, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps from Kentwood, Louisiana. It includes a list of questions regarding Andrews's training and service in World War II as a B-29 command pilot and flight instructor throughout the United States.
Date:
March 26, 2004
Creator:
Coy, Larisa L. & Andrews, John
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002
Interview with Phillip Patton, an aircraft mechanic in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about life before the war, his experiences overseas, and returning home post-war.
Date:
December 30, 2004
Creator:
Elterman, Dora & Patton, Phillip
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Indian River in Florida]
Postcard of the Indian River in Florida, with a road running next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Col. Nevin E. Hermseige says "Hello Folks: I received your very nice card to-day, glad to hear from you, and hope you are all well. I am O.K. Mother said Carl had the mumps, I bet he looked sweet. Ha. I hope none of the rest got them. I haven't heard from Pappy K. lately either, the last I heard he was O.K. How does Woodie like the army by now? I guess everyone will be glad when it is over. It rained hard here all day, but is stopped just now, but it still looks like rain. Write when you can. As Ever. Nevin. Happy Easter."
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Hermseige, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History