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Arlington High School Commencement Program, 1924 (open access)

Arlington High School Commencement Program, 1924

Pamphlet from the Arlington High School Commencement Exercises in May 1924 including class officers, the program for the ceremonies, and a class roll.
Date: May 1924
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
This is Arlington Brochure (open access)

This is Arlington Brochure

Brochure about Arlington, Texas. It includes information about the town's history, lodging and dining options, civic facilities, education, communications, economy, transportation, parks and camping, industry, and entertainment. The front side of the brochure is green and has art work on the front panel. The back side is tan.
Date: 197?
Creator: Arlington Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lubbock Army Flying School Graduation Announcement, 1942] (open access)

[Lubbock Army Flying School Graduation Announcement, 1942]

Invitation for the graduation from The Lubbock Army Flying School for November 10, 1942. The front cover has the name of the flying school and an illustration of an airplane in the bottom right corner. The text on the inside reads, "The Lubbock Army Flying School of Lubbock, Texas announces the graduation of Class 42-J. Tuesday morning, November tenth, nineteen hundred and forty-two at ten o'clock."
Date: 1942
Creator: Lubbock Army Air Field (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Corporal Park B. Fielder, 1945] (open access)

[Envelope from Corporal Park B. Fielder, 1945]

An envelope from Corporal Park B. Fielder addressed to Reverend and Mrs. C. B. Fielder and sent on June 9, 1945. A stamp in the lower-left corner says "Passed by U.S. Army Examiner 41073."
Date: June 9, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flying Cadets' Oath] (open access)

[Flying Cadets' Oath]

A handwritten oath signed by four Flying Cadets. It reads: "Brogdon House, April 9, 1943. We the undersigned do solemnly swear, that on or about June 1, 1942 by oath to ourselves, we have agreed to become Flying Cadets. Furthermore: that we will go as a group, unless called to Colors before our enlistment date - In All-mighty GOD we trust and rest our future. Signed this date: Edward Gaynel Gregory, Gene Douglas Mitchell, Elton Leslie Brogdon, James O. Elder, Jack Verne Watson."
Date: April 9, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Signed by W. E. Kennedy] (open access)

[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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Immunization Register, Justin L. Bible] (open access)

[Immunization Register, Justin L. Bible]

Immunization register of Justin L. Bible, showing he is up to date on his vaccinations.
Date: 1942/1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Individual Clothing and Equipment Slip] (open access)

[Individual Clothing and Equipment Slip]

Slip issuing individual clothing and equipment to enlisted men. It reads: "Issued the articles listed below to Justin L. Bible, ASN 18216582 593rd JASCO APO 70. 1 ea. carbine, Ser. Nu. 2140735, 1 ea. knife, trench M3, w/scabbard, M8."
Date: August 31, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Immunization Register, Edward G. Nation] (open access)

[Immunization Register, Edward G. Nation]

Immunization register showing the vaccinations Edward Nation has received.
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cancellation of Enrollment] (open access)

[Cancellation of Enrollment]

Request for the cancellation of Justin L. Bible's enrollment due to his being on furlough.
Date: December 23, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of Separation] (open access)

[Report of Separation]

Report of separation for Justin L. Bible, documenting the end of his active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
Date: October 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History