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Indian Famine -- Background and More Facts (open access)

Indian Famine -- Background and More Facts

Text excerpted from a longer article, discussing famine and other issues in India, which has been annotated with suggested readings and statements by politicians and public figures about the situation. There are handwritten markings in red and blue pencil.
Date: 1944~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ben Blue and Ann Sheridan in India with Soldiers]

Photograph of a group of soldiers and entertainers on a stage in India. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Ben Blue - Ann Sheridan and Hannor, India 1944."
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers]

Photograph of three soldiers standing together in a doorway in India.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers and Camels]

Photograph of three soldiers standing in front of three camels in India, with an Indian man on one of the camels.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers at Taj Mahal]

Photograph of four soldiers standing together on a lawn in front of the Taj Mahal.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Dining]

Photograph of soldiers wearing dress uniforms sitting at a dining table.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier at U.S. Forces HQ]

Photograph of a soldier standing in front of U.S. Forces Headquarters in the India Burma Theater. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Hi Bill, This is the 'remains' of 'yours truly.' Ah, this wonderful? Land of India - phooey - it stinks. Rowe."
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier in Taj Mahal Gardens]

Photograph of a soldier standing in a garden. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Am standing in Taj Mahal Gardens with famous Dome in background. Rowe."
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers on Camels]

Photograph of two soldiers riding camels, with an Indian man holding the reins.
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 244th week of the war, 126th week of U.S. participation

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Air war, Eastern front, China, Burma-India, Italy, Pacific. Maps: China-Burma; Sevastopol; Insets: Crimea. Includes 8 photographs. Back: Moscow to Berlin. Map.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: [United States.] Army Service Forces. Army Information Branch.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Torch-Bearer for Mother India] (open access)

[Clipping: Torch-Bearer for Mother India]

Newspaper clipping about Indian journalist, Chaman Lal, who asks for his country's independence from the United Kingdom and American support in persuading the British.
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Teed, Dexter
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: He Knows India's People] (open access)

[Clipping: He Knows India's People]

Newspaper Clipping touching upon the life of Kumar Goshal and his book, “The People of India”.
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Braggiotti, Mary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier at U.S. Army Forces Headquarters]

Photograph of a soldier standing next to a sign that says "Headquarters, Services of Supply, United States Army Forces, China Burma India." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Still in India, Oct 1944. Rowe."
Date: October 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Assam (Garo Hills) captions transcript

Assam (Garo Hills)

Video of life in Assam villages featuring landscapes, the Brahmaputra river, wild elephants, traditional houses, cotton fields, and scenes from the marketplace.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Ferger, H. R.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oxford Pamphlets on Indian Affairs, Number 14, The Aboriginals (open access)

Oxford Pamphlets on Indian Affairs, Number 14, The Aboriginals

Book about the historical, economic, and social development of tribes in India from a Western anthropologist's perspective focusing the impact of Christian missionaries on religion and cultural practices.
Date: November 1944
Creator: Elwin, Verrier
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
World Survey of Tantalum Ore (open access)

World Survey of Tantalum Ore

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the occurrences of tantalum in different areas of the world. The tantalum deposits are described in reference to each individual country that it is found in. This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: March 1945
Creator: Baker, James S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945 (open access)

The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945

Newsletter discussing issues for Americans living in Great Britain, including articles about life in Britain and other related topics. An article title is underlined in red pencil on the first page, for a discussion of the American perspectives about Britain and actual experiences.
Date: April 1945
Creator: American Outpost in Great Britain
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.
Date: April 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 6, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 6, 1945, describing his tent mates.
Date: June 6, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 26, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 26, 1945. He tells them about India, the animals he has seen and doesn't care to see, and the work he will be doing.
Date: June 26, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 28, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 28, 1945. He talks about his work in India, the monsoon season, and the large mosquitoes.
Date: June 28, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Moscow conference decisions

Front: Text describes 5 Moscow conference decisions. Maps: Moscow conference decisions as reflected on the global map. Includes photograph of Ernest Bevin (Britain), V. M. Molotov (Russia) and James F. Byrnes (U.S.) Back: Reenlistment. List of reasons to reenlist. Charts of income and retirement income for enlisted classes.
Date: January 7, 1946
Creator: [United States.] Army Information Branch.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oxford Pamphlets on Indian Affairs, Number 37, Assam (open access)

Oxford Pamphlets on Indian Affairs, Number 37, Assam

Book describing Assam's history, demographics, politics, and ethnic groups.
Date: July 1946
Creator: Ali, Alban & Lambert, Eric
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library