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[Blood Donors at Waco Army Air Field]

Photograph of a large group of men posing together outside of a Red Cross blood donation site at the Waco Army Airfield. Handwriting on the back of the photograph notes that only 30 of the men pictured could give blood. Mr. V. J. Jacox, Red Cross Field Director, poses in the center.
Date: April 4, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bulletin Board for the Salvation Army]

Photograph of a collage of the many accomplishments, awards, and recognition received by the Salvation Army. Ca. 1943. In the center of the bulletin board is a photograph of three officers of the Salvation Army.
Date: 1943
Creator: Blumenthal, Harry
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Eisenhower's "Envoys" Promised More Weapons] (open access)

[Clipping: Eisenhower's "Envoys" Promised More Weapons]

Newspaper clipping with a story titled "Eisenhower's 'Envoys' Promised More Weapons." President Eisenhower, General Eisenhower at the time of the publication, sent soldiers across the United States to bolster domestic support and production. The story discusses the need for ammunition on the front lines. Six soldiers went to Cincinnati to plead to workers and Cincinnati promised to raise production by 35 percent.
Date: 1944-11~
Creator: Fulbright, Freeman
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook] (open access)

[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook]

Scrapbook documenting the construction of a new Dallas Morning News building, located at 508 Young street, in downtown Dallas. Includes photographs and newspaper clippings, from before construction up to installation and first run of the newspaper presses.
Date: 1948~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dave Koenig on Second Story of Barrack]

Photograph of Dave Koenig posing for a picture on the second story of his barrack at the Waco Army Airfield. He poses shirtless on the railing of a second story balcony, looking down at the photographer.
Date: April 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dave Koenig Posing Outside of Barracks]

Photograph of Dave Koenig, identified as "Dave Koenig (Pin Up Boy)," posing outside of barracks at the Waco Army Air Field. He poses shirtless on a sidewalk that runs along rows of identical, light-colored buildings.
Date: April 15, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. James Arch Coleman as an Intern]

Photograph of Dr. James Arch Coleman taken when he was an intern at Scott and White Hospital. He wears a light-colored lab coat over a similarly-colored turtleneck.
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. James Arch Coleman in Military Uniform]

Photograph of James Arch Coleman posing for a portrait in a military uniform. He later became a doctor in Waco.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Facts & Faces, January 1945 (open access)

Facts & Faces, January 1945

Newsletter for the employees of The Yoder Company in Cleveland, Ohio, including news, events, and other updates of interest to workers. This issue includes a feature about a visit from soldiers sent by General Eisenhower to tour ammunition manufacturers. This copy was sent to Pfc. H. T. Gaby, who was part of the tour, in an envelope that has the company logo on the front and and illustration of soldiers jumping out of a truck on the back.
Date: January 1945
Creator: Yoder Company
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company (open access)

"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company

Photo album compiled by the Weirton Steel Company to document the visit by a crew of World War II soldiers and combat veterans who met with steel workers and toured the facilities in Weirton and Steubenville where the factories were producing ammunition. Each image is followed by a description, with identifications of the persons who are pictured.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Orders Number 29: Award of Good Conduct Medal,  27 March 1945 (open access)

General Orders Number 29: Award of Good Conduct Medal, 27 March 1945

Text of general orders issued by the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Miami Beach, Florida, authorized by Brigadier General Walker, listing 46 enlisted men who have been awarded the "Good Conduct Medal." The list is ordered by grade and also includes the name, ASN (Army Service Number) and company for each awardee. This copy includes "Gaby" handwritten at the top and a check-mark next to his name on the list. A rectangular red ribbon with three vertical white stripes at either end is pinned to the upper-left corner of the page.
Date: March 27, 1945
Creator: United States. Army Service Forces. Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George Washington Evans with Family Members]

Photograph of several members of the Evans family posing together in George Washington Evans's home when Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans Sr. moved in to care for him. The subjects of the photo are listed as: George Washington Evans (Grandpa), Walter Philmore Evans Sr., Beulah Williams Evans (Mrs. Walter P. Evans Sr.), Lawrence Williams Evans, Margaret Green Evans (Mrs. Walter P. Evans Jr.), Elizabeth Ann Evans (Betty), and Walter Philmore Evans Jr.
Date: June 15, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George Washington Evans with Great-Grandchildren]

Photograph of George Washington Evans posing with three of his great-grandchildren. The subjects are listed as Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Evans, George Washington Evans (Great-Grandpa Evans), Titus Carr (TC) Evans Jr., and Tommy Bowman.
Date: June 15, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Graduates Posing Outside of Paul Quinn College]

Photograph of a group of graduates posing for a picture outside of Paul Quinn African Episcopal Methodist College, a private, historically black Methodist college in Waco. The graduates wear dark-colored robes with matching mortarboards. Two individuals in suits hold flags on either side of the graduates.
Date: 1946
Creator: Gildersleeve
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Names on Letterhead] (open access)

[Handwritten Names on Letterhead]

Handwritten text -- "Edgar Bergen and Charlie" -- in the center of a page printed in red ink, with the word "Memo" at the top and a partial illustration of a pencil writing. Printed text at the bottom of the sheet says: "We are in constant touch with Hotel Frederick, Huntington, W. Va.; New Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.; Hotel Hurth, Portsmouth, Ohio; Hotel Secor, Toledo, Ohio; Hotel Anthonly Wayne, Hamilton Ohio and will be glad to make room reservation for you. Advise Room Clerk. The Daniel Boone.
Date: January 14, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Labor and Management News (Washington D.C.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1, December 16, 1944 (open access)

Labor and Management News (Washington D.C.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1, December 16, 1944

Bi-weekly newspaper published by United States War Production Board. The headlining story is titled "Somervell Cities Imperative Need for Upsurge of War Production." The newspaper is composed of stories discussing the need for domestic war production; a letter from a soldier on the front lines; stories encouraging Americans to keep war jobs; challenges to management and labor; government propaganda; and photographs from war scenes. This issue includes a feature about a visit from soldiers sent by General Eisenhower to tour ammunition manufacturers.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: United States. War Production Board.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby - January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby - January 12, 1945]

Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby discussing a box containing a knife, two knife cases, and heating units with tablets to build fires. In the letter, R. M. Corll apologizes for not being able to give his farewell in person. Corll asks Gaby to call at his convenience.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Corll, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945]

Letter from W. G. Bradstock to J. T. Gaby expressing gratitude for the character of her son, Harry Gaby, who visited the Fletcher Enamel Company as a part of the Fire Power for Eisenhower tour. Along with this letter, Bradstock sent a package of enamel kitchen ware to further their expression of gratitude to Harry Gaby's mother. Bradstock says in the letter that they would come to Harry Gaby's aid if he needs anything.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Bradstock, W. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Weirton Steel Company to Harry Gaby - July 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Weirton Steel Company to Harry Gaby - July 2, 1945]

Letter from the manager of the Industrial Relations Department at Weirton Steel Company to Pfc. Harry Gaby describing an enclosed bound volume of photos documenting a visit by Gaby and other World War II soldiers to Weirton facilities to see factories producing ammunition.
Date: July 2, 1945
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Beiser to Harry Gaby - December 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William Beiser to Harry Gaby - December 22, 1944]

Letter from William Beiser to Harry Gaby praising him for his trip to the foundry and the impression he made on their people. Beiser goes on to wish a Gaby well on his tour and victory in WWII so he could be reunited with his friends and family.
Date: December 22, 1944
Creator: Beiser, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Buser to Harry Gaby - December 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William Buser to Harry Gaby - December 8, 1944]

Letter from Reliance Foundry Co. president William Buser to Pfc. Harry Gaby discussing a transcript from a radio broadcast and meeting Gaby the week before.
Date: December 8, 1944
Creator: Buser, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Senior Choir]

Photograph of the choir at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, wearing light-colored robes with dark-colored stoles, posing in a semi-circle around a piano and several wooden chairs. One choir member is standing in the front, with her right hand on the piano and a man wearing a dark-colored suit, identified as Rev. Paul Castle is seated in the front on the right side of the image. A lectern is partially visible on the far left side of the image and a portion of a religious painting depicting the baptism of Jesus is partially visible on the wall behind the choir.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: DeWitt Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Ushers]

Photograph of the ushers at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church posing together on a stage. The men are wearing suits and the women are wearing matching dark-colored, long-sleeved dresses with light-colored gloves and large decorative brooches or corsages over the left breast. There is a pulpit in front of them, in the center of the stage as well as a baby grand piano partially visible at right, below the stage, and an upright piano at left, along with several folding chairs. A painting depicting the baptism of Jesus is partially visible on the wall behind them, with the text of a Bible verse.
Date: [1946..1957]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Women's Mission]

Photograph of a group of women seated in three rows of pews in the sanctuary at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, identified on a label in the lower-left corner as the "Women's Mission." Empty pews are visible behind them and a wall with wood paneling along the lower half, and two sets of double doors.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History