Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 13: Police, Fire, Training Aids, Band, Weather Squadron, Recreation, Prisoner of War Camp, Nike, Camp Wolters Enterprise, Parks (open access)

Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 13: Police, Fire, Training Aids, Band, Weather Squadron, Recreation, Prisoner of War Camp, Nike, Camp Wolters Enterprise, Parks

This volume includes a brief history (and many photographs) of Fort Wolters' 84th Military Police Detachment, Fire Department, Training Aids, 328th Army Band, Weather Squadron, Recreation, Prisoner of War Camp 1943-1945, Nike, Camp Wolters Enterprise, and Parks.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ex-Confederates, Mineral Wells Camp No. 772

No information is available about this photograph, other than inscription "Ex. Confederates Min. Wells Camp no. 772" written in white or silver ink. There are twenty-three men in the picture (16 standing, 7 kneeling) apparently taken on NE 1st Street, beside the rock-constructed Yeager Drug Store. The apparent ages of the men indicates they were probably surviving veterans of the Civil War, either living in Mineral Wells or attending a convention here. The photograph is mounted on cardboard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Entrance to Camp Wolters]

Found on page 158 of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells" by A. F. Weaver, the caption to this picture reads, "Entrance to the original Camp Wolters around the 1930's. This entrance was located near and behind the present National Guard Armory." The Texas National Guard 112th Cavalry Service Troop maintained an armory on West Mountain, from a time before 1923. The hill itself was dubbed "Cavalry Hill." The Service Troop was later re-named 124th Cavalry, Troop F--which attained to fame as part of the task force that cleared the Burma Road in World War II. Camp Wolters was built for summer training of the Texas National Guard in 1927. It was to be used for a minimum of three weeks each year. The famous CCC (The Civilian Conservation Corps) stayed in the camp in 1930, and built several of the rock structures in the camp--and also around Mineral Wells. The original site had sen many uses: It was a P.O.W. camp for German prisoners taken during World War II; it was Texas National Guard property; and it was later given over to commercial use. An embedded star that was once on the headquarters of the parade ground of the original …
Date: 1935?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Former Camp Wolters Historical Aerial Photographic Analysis, June 2002 (open access)

Former Camp Wolters Historical Aerial Photographic Analysis, June 2002

Report containing aerial photography of the Hayes and Marsden Roads area of Mineral Wells, Texas, for the purpose of mapping historical locations of Camp Wolters onto the modern landscape.
Date: June 2002
Creator: Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Former Camp Wolters Historical Aerial Photographic Analysis, June 2003 (open access)

Former Camp Wolters Historical Aerial Photographic Analysis, June 2003

Report containing aerial photography of portions of Parker and Palo Pinto Counties, Texas, for the purpose of mapping historical locations of Camp Wolters onto the modern landscape.
Date: June 2003
Creator: Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Time Critical Removal Action, The Former Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas, Final Report (open access)

Time Critical Removal Action, The Former Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas, Final Report

Report containing information regarding the cleanup activities at the Camp Wolters area in Texas. Includes forms with daily activities and weekly reports.
Date: January 30, 2002
Creator: SCI UXO/OE Services
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archive Search Report Findings: Camp Wolters (open access)

Archive Search Report Findings: Camp Wolters

Report describing munitions found during cleanup operations at Camp Wolters. This report also includes descriptions and maps of the area.
Date: September 2002
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 11: 864 Engineer Battalion, Special Category Army and Air Force (open access)

Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 11: 864 Engineer Battalion, Special Category Army and Air Force

This volume includes a history of Special Category Army with Air Force at Fort Wolters, and includes many photographs of the 864th Engineer Battalion.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Camera Trip Through Camp Wolters (open access)

A Camera Trip Through Camp Wolters

Shown here is a booklet of 15 folios, 9 1/4" x 6 1/8", detailing life for the inmates of Camp Wolters. The booklet displays no copyright date, but the illustrations strongly suggest World War II. The booklet is in poor condition, and it is probably perishing from old age.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, July 7, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, July 7, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: July 7, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, October 5, 1945 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, October 5, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: October 5, 1945
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: September 15, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, July 14, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, July 14, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 4, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 4, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1945 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1945 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: May 4, 1945
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, December 29, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, December 29, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: September 29, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1945 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 9, 1945 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 9, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: February 9, 1945
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, August 25, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, August 25, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: August 25, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, December 15, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, December 15, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 21, 1944 (open access)

The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 21, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
Date: July 21, 1944
Creator: Eddins, Howard B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History