[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945]

Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 days in Pentagon Bldg. then to Meade and started furlough." Harry was granted a two-week furlough and returned to the frontlines after.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gaby, Harry T.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Novelty Pearl Harbor Underwear]

White fabric shaped to look like miniature underpants edged with beige lace, printed with the text: "Greetings from San Francisco, Calif. Don't get caught with your pants down. Remember Pearl Harbor."
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History