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Historic Matagorda County, Volume 2 (open access)

Historic Matagorda County, Volume 2

Second volume describing the history of Matagorda County, Texas, containing part 3 of the text. This volume contains a compilation of submitted biographies and family histories for people living in Matagorda County Name index starts on page 581.
Date: 1986
Creator: Matagorda County Book Committee
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of National Guard Personnel at Camp Hulen]

Photograph of troops in the 36th Division of the Texas National Guard passing in review before Governor William Lee O'Daniel and other VIPs at the conclusion of the annual two-week summer encampment.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the New Post Office at Camp Hulen]

Postcard of the new post office building at Camp Hulen, near Palacios, Texas. The camp water tower is located almost directly behind the post office.
Date: 194X
Creator: Hill
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colonel Laurence E. McGee]

Photograph of Colonel Laurence E. McGee, of the 112th Cavalry, sitting on a horse while wearing his uniform. The text on the photograph reads: "Yours truly, Laurence E. McGee Colonel 112th Cavalry."
Date: August 13, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the 211th Massachusetts Coast Artillery]

Postcard of the 211th Massachusetts Coast Artillery marching in formation down a street in Palacios, Texas. On the far side of the street there are people standing underneath a two-story building, with a cafe down the road.
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph of Tents at Camp Hulen]

Aerial photograph looking at the rows of tents at Camp Hulen. According to the text on the back of the photo, the commanding general's headquarters and staff officers' tents are located in the center of the frame. The tents in the upper left corner belong to the 141st Infantry Regiment, and at the very top is the 142nd Infantry Regiment.
Date: August 6, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lieutenant Harriette Case]

Photograph of Lieutenant Harriette (Bettye) Case, the dietitian at the Camp Hulen hospital.
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the A.A.T.C. Band and TA2 Troops]

Photograph of the A.A.T.C. band standing in formation next to TA2 troops, who are also standing in formation, for formal review.
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: Finch, William A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan]

Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan speaking on NBC's "Army Hour" show, discussing Camp Hulen's anti-aircraft personnel. The camp marching band is seated directly behind Morgan as he speaks into the microphone.
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Dog Named "Spot"]

Photograph of a dog named "Spot" sitting down on a patch of grass.
Date: June 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Artillery Batteries "B," "C," and "D" on the Beach]

Postcard showing coastal batteries "B," "C," and "D" locked in their firing spots. All of the artillery pieces are pointed up and out toward the water.
Date: 194X
Creator: Hill
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Major General Parker and Officers]

Copy print of a photograph of Major General Parker (middle) standing underneath an airplane with a group of officers of the 36th Division.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Troops and Artillery at Pavilion Pier]

Postcard of troops and artillery of the 203 Mo.CA (AA) parked along the side of a rode with Pavilion Pier in the background.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Doctors at Camp Hulen]

Group photograph of the doctors serving at the Camp Hulen hospital. There are four rows of individuals, all of whom are wearing their uniforms with their ties tucked into their shirts.
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bayonet-Men Training]

Photograph of bayonet-men charging at Lieutenant Frank Grubbs as he holds the microphone so the listening audience of the NBC "Army Hour" show can hear them.
Date: May 22, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Man Getting into a Car]

Photograph of Guy R. Claybourn, Jr.'s 1924 Model "T" in the front right with Alexander Cunningham entering the vehicle. Governor James V. Allred is in his Ford touring car next to the Model "T" while touring through Camp Hulen. In the background is Harley Lewis's gray Plymouth automobile.
Date: 1936-08?
Creator: Lewis, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of First Sergeant Kapp]

Photograph of First Sergeant Kapp wearing his uniform and standing between two buildings at Camp Hulen.
Date: February 10, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the U.S.O. Building During World War Two]

Postcard of and illustration of the U.S.O. building in Palacios, Texas as it looked during World War Two.
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Copy of an Aerial Photograph of Camp Hulen]

Copy of an aerial photograph looking at Camp Hulen near Palacios, Texas. The photo shows the 211 Coast Artillery billets, the motor pool and gun park, as well as Turtle Bay in the top left. The text on the photo provides further details as to the location of each landmark.
Date: 1941-07?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Tents at Camp Hulen]

Photograph showing the tops of the many tents used by troops at Camp Hulen, near Palacios, Texas.
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Private John F. Creamer Breaking Down a Tent]

Photograph of Private John F. Creamer standing on a tent in the process of taking down the stoves and breaking it down.
Date: January 4, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Governor James Allred Inspecting Troops]

Photograph of Governor James V. Allred inspecting the messing of the colors of the 36th Division of the Texas National Guard.
Date: 1936-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Mural Inside the Service Club]

Postcard of a mural located inside the Service Club at Camp Hulen. The mural shows a group of soldiers sitting around a table with a large patriotic display behind them.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph Showing Troops at Camp Hulen]

Aerial photograph showing national guardsmen lined up in formation, awaiting official review. The photograph also shows the buildings at the camp and the town of Palacios in the background.
Date: August 9, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History