[Volunteering On the Homefront Exhibit]

Photograph of a exhibit entitled "Volunteering on the Homefront." There are various uniforms and photographs visible as part of the exhibit. the exhibit includes the US Cadet Nurse Corps and the WASP.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women's Volunteer Memorial Display]

Photograph of a WWII women's volunteer display in a glass museum case. Four kinds of uniforms can be seen on display, along with posters, photos, and signs that say things like, "Volunteering on the Homefront" and "U.Cadet Nurse Corps".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Digest of Opinions of the Judge Advocate General of the Army, July 1918 (open access)

Digest of Opinions of the Judge Advocate General of the Army, July 1918

Pamphlet containing explanations of several regulations, the decisions of the Comptroller of the Treasury, and notes on the administration of military justice.
Date: 1918-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 56] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 56]

Bulletin stating that designated "liberty theaters" will be furnished heat and lighting without charge, confirming the designation of two military camps, listing depots where uniforms and related stock will be carried after January 1, and outlining regulations on private property claims by soldiers.
Date: October 14, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1944 to 1945 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover of this album is from Federation News, May 1945. Miss A.M. Carpenter is listed as the chairman of the Art Unit. Memorabilia include catalogues and clippings of art shows in Abilene. One exhibit, sponsored jointly by the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and the United States Marine Corps, was entitled "Combat Art" by Sgt. Sherman Loudermilk. This book contains clippings and postcards about Camp Barkeley, the World War II training camp established outside of Abilene, and the USO activities on Second Street.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 2018 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 2018

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 2018
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 331, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 14, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 331, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 14, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Register, Fall 1995 (open access)

The Register, Fall 1995

Newsletter published by the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc. describing activities of the organization and other stories to educate the public about contributions of servicewomen.
Date: Autumn 1995
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar #2] (open access)

[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar #2]

Calendar for 1997 containing photographs, illustrations, and facts about the women who served in the military during World War Two. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history. The WASP are featured on August's page.
Date: 1996
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar] (open access)

[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar]

Calendar for 1997 containing photographs, illustrations, and facts about the women who served in the military during World War Two. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history. The WASP are featured on August's page.
Date: 1996
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988] (open access)

[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988]

Letter from Isabel Madison Van Lom to her fellow WASP discussing the opening of The National Womens Military Museum and Research Center. The letter is written on a letter head from the museum that feature three women in uniform printed in the top left, and it includes a museum pamphlet discussing the new institute's features.
Date: May 31, 1988
Creator: Van Lom, Isabel Madison
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 20, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 4, 1944 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 20, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 4, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 4, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 2019 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 2019

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: February 2019
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?]

Newspaper clipping of a column discussing why the WASP want to be granted veterans' status. The columnist also includes a list of senators who support Senate Bill 247 and the text of Senator Goldwater's letter to Senator Cranston about recent hearings on the bill. The back of the clipping includes an order coupon for the Job Hunter's Forum and articles about the Disabled American Veterans.
Date: June 23, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 2018 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 72, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 2018

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: October 2018
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 51, Ed. 2 Friday, August 6, 1943 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 51, Ed. 2 Friday, August 6, 1943

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 6, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 12, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 11, 1944 (open access)

McMurry War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 12, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 11, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 11, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 7, 1945 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 7, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 7, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, December 1, 1944 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, December 1, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1943 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 8, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 71, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 2018 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 71, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 2018

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: May 2018
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 252, Ed. 2 Thursday, February 24, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 252, Ed. 2 Thursday, February 24, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 24, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 227, Ed. 2 Tuesday, February 6, 1945 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 227, Ed. 2 Tuesday, February 6, 1945

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 6, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 16, 1943 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 16, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History