[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]

Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date: November 19, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Peay Normal School]

Postcard of the buildings of Austin Peay Normal School in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear sis - From Fred's card I received you are under the weather a bit but by now no doubt out again. Last nite Crews and I were in Nashville - therefore no letters. He is officer of the day from Sat. noon to Sun. noon this week therefore we won't be going anywhere I guess. It has been unusually cool here all week. Everything is well. Woodie."
Date: September 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Campbell Building]

Postcard of a building with Army vehicles parked outside, and text that says "Service Club No. 2, Camp Campbell, Ky.-Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all. Winter is here again. The bivouac ended Saturday morning. We had our racing day and everything was OK. The pup tents really do the job. That box Tuesday really gave me and the others something to chew on. Today it is quite cold but very clear. I worked most of this day. Tonite I think I will walk over to a show. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Campbell Officers' Club]

Postcard of the Officers' Club at Camp Campbell. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all. Up a little earlier. Today will go out in Camp and look for a place to bivouac. It is almost like looking for a site for a house etc. The weather continues very pleasant. I guess our weather is over by now. Woodrow."
Date: February 24, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee and Cumberland River]

Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee, seen from a distance on the banks of the Cumberland River. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Hello all- This is quite a warm day again. I cleaned the room and took it quite easy this week end. I went to church this morning and may go in Clarksville tonite for the first time. That tank pencil sharpener is just the thing I am sure. You must have had a swell Easter, I did too. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: May 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kentucky Poem]

Postcard with a poem entitled "In Kentucky," by James H. Mulligan, with a picture of Colonel Sanders next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all, I received the news today. How are you all taking it by now. Quite a surprise. Winter is here but it is OK. In fact it is nice. There is no snow however but just wait. Am busy enough now and days flick by. Letter from John Hofnogle today. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: January 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh]

Postcard of the Liberty Bridge over the Monogahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as the skyline of the city, seen from Liberty Tunnels. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all. This is Pittsburgh. I just came back to the station after having had some chop suey. It was good but does become rather sickening if one tries to eat all. I had a three hour wait here - from 8:25 to 11:25. The train was quite dirty on the way here. Weather just a bit cool. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: May 22, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mammoth Cave "Star Chamber"]

Postcard of the "Star Chamber" in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear all: I didn't have too much time to mail cards yesterday. The trip to the cave was very enjoyable and we had a perfect day too I am certain. Today was still warm and I was on the range. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Montgomery County Courthouse]

Postcard of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all. This is Sat. morning and our Co. just returned from a one day bivouac. It was the first night spent in a pup tent. Two of us had 6 blankets. Can you imagine me getting cold. We had a very interesting time and everyone seemed to cooperate very well. Each one cooked his own meal last nite. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: October 10, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati]

Postcard of a suspension bridge crossing a body of water in Cincinnati, Ohio. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten in Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all: We just had our Easter dinner at the Mill Cafeteria here in Cleveland. This is a real perfect day for Easter too. I had an egg & 1/2 for dinner in a salad. Everything is swell. So long. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: April 25, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania]

Postcard of the Susquehanna River seen from Sullivan Trail near Berwick, Pa. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Howdy- Thurs. Morn. We three of us arrived here safely last nite at 6:00. Now it is raining and there is plenty of mud but some sidewalks. The camp is real, very new and very [?]. This is one you should see. I'll be resettled by the weekend I hope. Will write more very soon. Woodrow."
Date: September 17, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tennessee]

Postcard with scenes of Tennessee and text that says "Greetings from Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. Lt. Crews and I just returned from Gallatin where we again visited his aunt and uncle. We had the usual hospitality and saw where part of the Army is bivouacked on maneuvers now but leaving tomorrow. This was quite a clear day for a charge - just warm enough. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: November 8, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tennessee Road]

Postcard of a road surrounded with green grass and trees, and typed text: "One of the good roads through Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Dear Helen and all. This is [?] and we officers are gathering at Dunbar Cave near Clarksville to have a chicken barbeque which is sponsored by the International [?] Co. (pause) we had a delicious chicken barbeque and a swell time. We went into the cave etc. Everything was very good. I went to Nashville Sat. nite and stayed till yesterday (Sun 4:00 pm) Send my gas ration book immediately. Bro. Woodie."
Date: September 20, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 56th Armored Infantry Battalion Soldiers at Camp Campbell]

Photograph of four soldiers talking together on steps outside of a building. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Left to Right: Dominic, Snuffy Smith, John Thomas, Don Conkling, all C/56. Picture by John Thomas (deceased)." A handwritten note below says "Camp Campbell KY, C/56 AIB."
Date: [1943..1944]
Creator: Thomas, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barracks C30 at Camp Campbell]

Photograph of barracks C30 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. It is a two story wooden building with two ladders that extend from below the entrance and balcony to the roof. There are two doors on the balcony, both of which have broken windows.
Date: April 2, 1943
Creator: Thomas, Vern M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jerry Merkle and Vern Thomas on a Field]

Photograph of Sergeants Jerry Merkle and Vern Thomas standing together in a grassy field. Both men are wearing uniforms and garrison caps, and Merkle is wearing sunglasses. Two soldiers sit in the grass to the left, while another reclines on the ground to the right.
Date: February 1943
Creator: Thomas, Vern M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[119th Armored Engineer Men at Camp Campbell, Kentucky]

Photograph of some members of the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion posing together while wearing dress uniforms and garrison caps. Five men kneel in front of five standing men. Camp buildings are visible in the background.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[43rd Armored Regiment Baseball Team]

Photograph of the 43rd Armored Regiment baseball team posing together at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. A row of wooden bats is laid out in front of them.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[493rd AFA Battalion on Parade]

Photograph of the 493rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion on parade at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. Soldiers walk in four large groups, and the soldier at the front holds up an American flag.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[494th AFA Convoy]

Photograph of soldiers and carts in a 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion convoy at Camp Campbell.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[56th Armored Infantry Battalion Soldiers by Their Headquarters]

Photograph of eight members of the 56th Armored Infantry Battalion standing in front of a sign for their headquarters. They are wearing dress uniforms and garrison caps and stand with their hands behind their backs. They are identified as Marvin Bright, James Withers, Edward Livaudais, J. Smith, Conrad Harness, William Hendrix, E. Smith.
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Actress at Camp Campbell]

Photograph of actress Anita Louise looking down while at Camp Campbell. The back of a soldier's helmet is visible in the foreground.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Albert Gaus in Fatigues]

Photograph of Albert Gaus posing in fatigues with a cigarette in his mouth on the porch of a building at Camp Campbell. A face is visible in the window of the door behind Gaus.
Date: December 13, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Albert Lipschultz and Francis Reed in Front of Chaplain's Office]

Photograph of Albert Lipschultz and Francis Reed standing together on the stairway in front of a chaplain's office. The two men are wearing khaki U.S. Army uniforms and garrison caps.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History