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[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 26, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 26, 1945. He tells them about India, the animals he has seen and doesn't care to see, and the work he will be doing.
Date:
June 26, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Earl Cecil Brewton]
Photograph of Earl Cecil Brewton in his army uniform.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Signed by W. E. Kennedy]
Document signed by W. E. Kennedy, verifying the departure of a soldier under his command from the army.
Date:
November 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Regarding Replacement of Ration Books]
General letter regarding the replacement of ration books, requesting that the family who has lost a book search for it thoroughly before requesting a new one.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
Tarrant County War Price and Rationing Board
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, November 10, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on November 10, 1945, telling them what he's been doing in Shanghai. He also expresses his disgust with the army for not getting him home sooner.
Date:
November 10, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, March 3, 1946]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on March 3, 1946, rejoicing in his upcoming return to the States after three and half years in the army.
Date:
March 3, 1946
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Valin R. Woodward and Rudolph Matlock]
Photograph of Valin R. Woodward and Rudolph 'Rudy' Matlock. The two men are standing next to each other outdoors with a stone wall in the background. The man on the right is dressed in a military uniform and has his saber at attention. The man on the left is in civilian clothes with a tie, dark trousers and a leather jacket, and he is holding a rifle. The text on the back reads, "Valin R. Woodward, Rudolph 'Rudy' Matlock, 1941 NTAC Uniform."
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 20, 1945. He discusses his lack of interesting things to write home about, the possible end of censorship, and letters he has received and written recently.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the B-17 Crew]
Photograph of a crew of a B-17 getting ready for a mission over Germany. The seven men are standing in front of the plane and wearing flight suits.
Date:
May 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1 Italian Lira]
Bill worth one Italian lira from 1943. The front has a decorative blue border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, 1 Lira" and "series 1943." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Riley Allmon Sexton]
Portrait of Riley Allmon Sexton in his Navy uniform. Riley Allmon Sexton was a Fireman First Class, Enlisted in the Navy January, 1943. He was in the service more than three years.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Park Burton Fielder]
Portrait of Park Burton Fielder, visible from the chest up; he is wearing a military uniform with a dark-colored jacket and matching hat. Text on the back reads, "Grandson of Jim and Mattie Fielder. Park Burton Fielder. Age 22. 1942. Named for grandfathers! James Park Fielder, Peter Burton McNatt."
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Carl Rainone and His Dogs]
Photograph of Carl Rainone in front of the Midway Inn sign with his dogs on either side of him. The dog on the left is Christy the collie and on the right is an Irish Setter. Rainone is in uniform and is crouched down. The text on the back reads, "Private 1st class Carl Rainone bombardier navigator circa 1944 with Christy Collie and Irish Setter at the Midway Inn Arlington, Texas."
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 4, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 4, 1945. He talks about living in China while the Chinese people wage a revolution.
Date:
October 4, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 13, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 13, 1945. He discusses his settling in at Shanghai, getting caught up in a dragon parade, and the rate of exchange.
Date:
October 13, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, March 7, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, March 7, 1945, discussing what to do about their taxes and the deed to their house. Powell also writes that he gets depressed when he does not get mail for a week or more.
Date:
March 7, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, April 11, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his previous letters. He reassures Lena about his younger brother Bob, and that he can take care of himself and he probably will not see any combat.
Date:
April 11, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Mamalena and Jack Hornaday]
Photograph of Mamalena and Jack Hornaday. Both are standing outdoors in front of a telephone pole. There is a large while house behind them. Jack is wearing his military uniform and both are wearing over coats.
Date:
January 1, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jack and Jacquline Alexander]
Photograph of Jack and Jacquline in front of a house. Jack is wearing his military uniform and Jacquline is a baby. Text on the back reads, "Easter Sunday, April '44, Jack & Jacquline." Included text reads, Jack Alexander 1922-1975, Turret Gunner, Army Air Force."
Date:
April 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 24, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 24, 1945, informing them of his living arrangements in China, and his lack of mail in the past few weeks.
Date:
August 24, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, May 18, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing how happy he is that Dale was moved out of New Guinea. He says the war should be over soon and he will be able to go home after six months.
Date:
May 18, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ernest Wilemon Receiving Naval Commission]
Photograph of Ernest Wilemon receiving his Commission in the Navy as Ensign in 1946.
Date:
February 1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, February 6, 1946]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on February 6, 1946. He complains of the routine of his days, and mentions his anger at the easy treatment of Japanese war criminals coming to Shanghai for trial.
Date:
February 6, 1946
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, June 27, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing how he worries about his dad who is in the hospital. Powell is looking forward to going home in six months and he looks forward to drinking with his friend James.
Date:
June 27, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History