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[Gaudalcanal River Shoreline With Canoes And Melanesian People]

Photograph of a river shoreline in Guadalcanal, showing two canoes and several Melanesian people in the middle ground. In the background are several huts and palm trees.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guadalcanal Barracks Next To Field]

Photograph of the barracks on Guadalcanal next to a field. The barracks likely hosted the 801st Medical Air Evacuation Squadron. To the left of the photograph, extending to just past the middle is a line of barracks. Surrounding the barracks are palm trees. The bottom half of the photograph is a field.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guadalcanal River Shoreline With Canoes And Hut]

Photograph of a river shoreline in Guadalcanal, showing several canoes and a hut surrounded by indigenous people. In the forefront of the photograph is the river, with the middle ground focused on the canoes, Melanesian individuals, and hut. In the distance are palm trees lining the shore.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guadalcanal Shoreline]

Photograph of a shoreline in Guadalcanal. The photograph is taken from the water, viewing the shoreline. Along the shoreline are small vessels, and on the land are a few buildings to the left of the photograph. To the right of the photograph is a sign with illegible text.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Landscape of Guadalcanal]

Photograph of the landscape of Guadalcanal, including palm trees, trees, underbrush, and the clouds in the sky.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Melanesian Individuals Peering Into Cockpit]

Photograph of three Melanesian men from Guadalcanal looking into the cockpit of an aircraft. The photo centers on an individual in the middle of the photo, who crouches while peering into the aircraft. The photo is taken from the perspective of inside the plane.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Melanesian Man Holding Axe and Shield]

Photograph of a Melanesian man, likely from Guadalcanal, holding an axe in his right hand and a shield in his left. The man wears fabric wrapped around his waist. To the right of the photograph appears to be a stool. Behind the individual are huts and trees.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Melanesian Woman Balancing a Basket On Her Head]

Photograph of a group of Melanesian individuals, including two adults and two individuals who may be children. The photograph centers on a woman wearing shorts and a necklace balancing a full basket atop her head.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Vehicle Driving In Mud]

Photograph of a vehicle, appearing to be an open-backed Army truck, driving through mud, likely in Guadalcanal. The photograph is taken from a distance, with the mud in the foreground and the vehicle in the middle ground. Clinging to the outer sides of the vehicle are two individuals, one on the left and one on the right. The one on the left wears a cap and has a rifle strapped to his back. The one on the right rests his right arm on his hip. Just beyond the vehicle are palm trees and shrubs.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wreckage of Vessels Along Shoreline]

Photograph of a shoreline, likely in Guadalcanal, with several vessel wreckages and driftwood. The shore and vessels lie to the left in the photo, while foliage and trees are visible next to the sand on the right.
Date: [1938..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Band Parade]

Photograph of a parade of the Army band in light colored uniforms. In the background is a row of palm trees.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary Entries, Eugene Houston] (open access)

[Diary Entries, Eugene Houston]

Handwritten diary pages from Eugene J. "Gene" Houston, who served on the U.S.S. Gillespie during World War Two. Ranging from a few words to a few sentences, the entries are dated and mention naval activities in the Pacific Theater.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Houston, Eugene J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hillside Littered in Helmets]

Photograph of a hillside covered in skinny trees, broken sticks and abandoned helmets.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Negative of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Another Man]

Negative of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and another man. Nimitz stands on the right in a dark blazer with five stripes on the sleeves and a single star, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a white collared undershirt and a dark tie. The unidentified man stands on the left in a pinstripe suit, white collared undershirt, patterned tie and glasses. The man holds open a certificate. Officers in Naval uniforms and men in suits stand behind them.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Negative of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on Stage]

Negative of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on stage holding up a certificate. He is wearing a dark blazer with five stripes on the sleeves and a single star, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a white collared undershirt and a dark tie. Another man stands on the stage to the left in a pinstripe suit, white collared undershirt, patterned tie and glasses. In front of them is a small, covered table and a standing microphone. A crowd of people's heads are visible below the stage.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Paul Bocker in a Tent]

Photograph of Paul O. Bocker sitting in a tent. The frame of the tent is made of wood poles with a wood floor and fabric draped over the top. Bocker sits on a cot on the left that has a sheet tied above it. On the right a small shelving unit sits on the floor decorated with personal effects.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sewer Line]

Photograph of rubble around a sewer line, and a building in the background. There are a few soldiers milling around and a ladder in front of the building.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shirtless Soldier Lays on Cot]

Photograph of a shirtless soldier laying with his hands above his head on a cot. He is wearing a black watch, and light-colored pants that are unbuttoned.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shirtless Soldier Outside a Tent]

Photograph of a shirtless soldier standing outside a tent. He is wearing a belt and light-colored pants.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier Smiling Outside Tarp Covered Building, #1]

Photograph of a soldier smiling outside a small building. He is wearing a light-colored garrison cap, long-sleeve collared shirt, a belt, pants and boots. The building is dark in color and reinforced with wood panels along the bottom and a screen door and overhanging roof. Overtop the roof is a large dark tarp that hangs down on either side of the door.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier Smiling Outside Tarp Covered Building, #2]

Photograph of a soldier smiling outside a small building. He is wearing a light-colored garrison cap, long-sleeve collared shirt, a belt, pants and boots. The building is dark in color and reinforced with wood panels along the bottom and a screen door and overhanging roof. Overtop the roof is a large dark tarp that hangs down on either side of the door.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers and an Anti-Aircraft Gun]

Photograph of two men standing on the right with their hands on an anti-aircraft gun. One is almost entirely out of frame with only and arm in view. Teh men wear dark brimmed hats, dark long sleeve collared shirts and pants. Behidn them other men in the same uniform sit along a white fence.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers on the Edge of a River]

Photograph taken from a distance of soldiers milling around the shore of a river. On the right a jeep is parked partially out of frame. Teh river is surrounded by tall trees.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers Stand at Attention in a Camp]

Photograph of uniformed soldiers standing at attention in a camp of tents. The uniforms consist of garrison caps, dark long sleeve collared shirts and pants. Behind the men are palm trees and a body of water.
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History