Photograph of frame containing two different Junior Police Badges with description. Futher comments not in the image follow: "These badges were issued in the 1940’s. A few citizens were frequent riders with the Arlington Police. Riders did not carry guns, but did wear these badges when on patrol. Badges were returned to desk officer at the end of shift.

Photograph of a Special Police Badge issued by Chief Ott Cribbs. The badge is made of brass-like material in an oval shape with scrolling, a star, other figures and "Arlington Special Officer" stamped into the metal. The badge is on a block of wood with a placard behind. The placard reads: "In the late 1940's and early 1950's, when extra police officers were needed, Chief Ott Cribbs distributed these Special Officer Badges to individuals he could trust. The practice ceased in 1954 when a Reserve Police Unit was created." The badge and placard are resting on blue fabric.

Photograph of Police Officer Minor Moore's police badge, black leather blackjack and leather slapper. He carried these items when he was an officer for the APD from 1941-1962. These items are donated on loan to the Arlington Police Museum by his son.

Photograph of Arlington police officers J. W. Dunlop, Frank Kelly, Minor Moore and Hugh Robinson with Oscar Webster (not from the police department) standing beside a 1948 Ford police car. The door of the car is decorated with a police officer's shield that is inscribed on the inside with the words "Police Dept. Arlington."

Photograph of Arlington Police Commissioner Joe Elder (kneeling) and Fire Chief Mike Thompson beside a 1940s Ford police car that has a large decal promoting the "Clean Up Now" campaign on the side of the back door.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on November 13, 1944, explaining why she did not sign papers allotting her a family allowance.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in March of 1945. She explains that she did not sign papers for an allowance from her son Jack, and that she has learned that the amount originally allotted for her has been withheld from his pay for several months. She asks that the money be restored to him.

Letter from W. D. Baker of the Veterans Administration to Jack Vaughan, on October 29, 1946, informing him of what should be done with his separation papers.

Photocopy of a consent form signed by Emma Vaughan allowing her son Jack to enlist in the Marine Corps despite being a minor.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Eleanor Roosevelt, on September 4, 1944, asking if her son could be transferred from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to a marine base near Fort Worth, so that he could be near his family.

Photocopy of a letter from Raymond Vaughan to Emma Vaughan, on April 29, 1944. He has received her letter and is glad to hear from her, and he apologizes for not writing everyone sooner. He promises to write more when he can get the paper.

Photocopy of an article written on the occasion of Emma Vaughan's youngest son, Howard, joining the Navy. It details Mrs. Vaughan signing Howard's papers, as well as how her other children are serving in the war.

Photograph of Jack Vaughan and his brother Leech King "Doc" Vaughan, both in uniform, sitting together in front of a house. Photograph taken in Arlington, Texas.

Photograph of Jack Vaughan and Leech King "Doc" Vaughan, both in uniform, standing on either side of Sally Emma Bell Vaughan. Jack and Doc are two of Sally's five sons who served during World War II. This photo was taken in Arlington, Texas.