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[War Ration Book One: James Steeley] (open access)

[War Ration Book One: James Steeley]

Book of ration stamps belonging to James Harvey Steeley. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Make and Mend (open access)

Make and Mend

Booklet describing the best ways to mend, alter, or reuse clothing in order to make garments last longer or avoid buying new items during World War II.
Date: 1942
Creator: The Spool Cotton Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Furlough Form] (open access)

[Furlough Form]

Form giving Corporal Justin L. Bible leave to go on furlough.
Date: December 18, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Allotment Authorization] (open access)

[Allotment Authorization]

Allotment authorization between Justin L. Bible and his wife Laura L. Bible.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four: Rogers Gardner] (open access)

[War Ration Book Four: Rogers Gardner]

Book of ration stamps issued to Rogers Gardner during World War II. The stamps still in the book are loose.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rohne & Hoodenpyle Envelope] (open access)

[Rohne & Hoodenpyle Envelope]

Blank, letter-sized envelope. The printed return address says: Rohne & Hoodenpyle, Attorneys at Law, 414 Arlington Bank & Trust Building, Arlington, Texas 76010.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rohne & Hoodenpyle
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book One: William Hughes, Jr.] (open access)

[War Ration Book One: William Hughes, Jr.]

Book of ration stamps belonging to William Lee Hughes, Jr. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Card for Douglas Foutch] (open access)

[Memorial Card for Douglas Foutch]

Memorial card for Private Douglas Foutch, born 1923 and died October 9, 1944. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 13, 1948 at First Baptist Church in Arlington, officiated by Rev. Tom Madden and Rev. Floyd Myers. Funeral arrangements were made through Hugh M. Moore and Sons and he was buried in Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II Memories: August W. Benner] (open access)

[World War II Memories: August W. Benner]

Autobiographical text describing August W. Benner's experiences during World War II when the 3rd Platoon of Company B, 142 Infantry was captured near Limberg, France.
Date: 1983
Creator: Benner, August W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II Memories: Charlie McFadin] (open access)

[World War II Memories: Charlie McFadin]

Autobiographical text describing Charlie McFadin's experiences during World War II in the U.S. Army including a timeline of events with annotations and photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: McFadin, Charlie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II Memories: Joe Nation] (open access)

[World War II Memories: Joe Nation]

Autobiographical text describing Joe Nations' early memories of the 1920s and 1930s, and his time in the military during World War II.
Date: 199X
Creator: Nation, Joseph Beverly
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four: Juanita Gardner] (open access)

[War Ration Book Four: Juanita Gardner]

Book of ration stamps issued to Juanita Gardner during World War II. Many stamps are still in the book, although some of them are loose.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Award of the Bronze Star Medal] (open access)

[Award of the Bronze Star Medal]

General orders bestowing the Bronze Star Medal on members of the 96th Infantry Division, including Justin L. Bible, Nazaret Cherkezian, Eli J. Corriveau, Norman Flanders, Myron J. Franz, and Jacob C. Graber.
Date: June 6, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card] (open access)

[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card]

Adjusted Service Rating Card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It lists his name, unit, army serial number, arm or service, primary military occupational specialty, and the number of credits he has acquired.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Allotment Authorization] (open access)

[Allotment Authorization]

Allotment authorization form filled out by Justin L. Bible.
Date: October 26, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Separation Qualification Record] (open access)

[Separation Qualification Record]

Separation qualification record, detailing the jobs Justin L. Bible held in the army.
Date: November 29, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book One: Mary Lou Thop] (open access)

[War Ration Book One: Mary Lou Thop]

Book of ration stamps belonging to Mary Lou Thorp. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Number 3: Andrew Mahoney] (open access)

[War Ration Book Number 3: Andrew Mahoney]

Book of ration stamps belonging to Andrew J. Mahoney. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond] (open access)

[War Savings Bond]

War savings bond belonging to Justin L. Bible.
Date: November 5, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Enlisted Man's Pass]

A blank "enlisted man's pass," used to authorize a soldier to be away from his post.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 220] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 220]

Special orders number 220, giving many soldiers leave, including Justin L. Bible, who is given leave for 12 months.
Date: October 9, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Methodist Church Pamphlet] (open access)

[First Methodist Church Pamphlet]

Pamphlet issued by the First Methodist Church, detailing an upcoming service where the church will replace plaques honoring members of the congregation who served and died in World War II.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 39] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 39]

Special orders number 39, recalling Justin L. Bible for 12 months.
Date: November 3, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jack P. Hornaday Business Card] (open access)

[Jack P. Hornaday Business Card]

Business card for Jack P. Hornaday, including a picture of Hornaday standing under a plane. His name is printed near the bottom of the card and two numbers are given under his name: one for Arlington, Texas and one for Cambria, California.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History