The Doctor and the Post-War World (open access)

The Doctor and the Post-War World

Dr. Witten B. Russ's baccalaureate address to graduates of the University of Texas Medical Branch, in which he discusses the duties of the doctor and the need for moral and spiritual leadership in the medical community when World War II ends.
Date: August 4, 1943
Creator: Russ, Witten B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Fannin County (open access)

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Fannin County

Directory of the men and women from Fannin County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Completed Intake Structure]

Reproduction of a photograph taken of the completed Dension Dam fill and intake structure, facing the northeast.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton]

Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton taken during World War I. He is seen standing outdoors and in uniform complete with his hat on. In the background trees with few leaves are visible as well as some buildings on the right side.
Date: 1918
Creator: Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of soldiers in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The soldiers can be seen mainly in one group in front of one of the tents. To the right, and behind the soldiers more rows of the tents can be seen. The photograph's label states, "Co. F. Street 128th, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cludie Walden to Lilla Mayes, December 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cludie Walden to Lilla Mayes, December 31, 1943]

Letter from Cludie Walden to Lilla Mayes discussing that Cludie was sorry to hear that Lilla Mayes' father was ill. She wrote that England was a very pretty place even though she had not gotten to see much of it. She goes on to ask her to please write when she can.
Date: December 31, 1943
Creator: Walden, Cludie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Company Street in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 10, 1943 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 10, 1943

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 10, 1943
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Thursday, November 11, 1943 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Thursday, November 11, 1943

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 11, 1943
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, November 14, 1942 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, November 14, 1942

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 14, 1942
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, January 22, 1944 (open access)

Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, January 22, 1944

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: January 22, 1944
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Morning Press] (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1943 (open access)

[Morning Press] (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1943

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: December 10, 1943
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 16, 1943 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 16, 1943

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Sunday, November 15, 1942 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Sunday, November 15, 1942

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 15, 1942
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sailors Drilling with a Fifty Caliber Gun]

Photograph of sailors drilling with a three foot/50 caliber gun on the deck of a ship. There are several sailors working with one gun. The ocean is visible behind the deck of the ship and there is a structure on the left side of the image.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]

Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date: September 8, 1918
Creator: Smith, Adam Oscar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 14, 1944 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 14, 1944

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: June 14, 1944
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Monday, June 12, 1944 (open access)

Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Monday, June 12, 1944

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, June 10, 1944 (open access)

Morning Press (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Saturday, June 10, 1944

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: June 10, 1944
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Sunday, June 11, 1944 (open access)

Morning Press News (U. S. S. Texas), Ed. 1 Sunday, June 11, 1944

Newsletter of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: June 11, 1944
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sailors Performing a Drill on a Ship]

Photograph of sailors performing a drill with the three foot guns on the deck a ship. There are two guns and several sailors. There is only the ocean visible behind the ship's deck. The image is blurred.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Cavalry Soldiers with Guns]

Photograph of two unidentified young cavalry soldiers holding pistols and standing next to a brick building in what appears to be a fort. Shrubs are visible in the foreground and the background in front of a large brick wall.
Date: 1915~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History