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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
262
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
217
Documenting the War Collection
170
Annual Symposium Series
151
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
116
Black Military Service Collection
88
Home Front Collection
85
George Simmons Collection
75
Women in War Collection
71
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[Letter from Theodore H. Kirkland to Charles Stasny, July 12, 1944]
Handwritten letter from Theodore H. Kirkland to Charles Stasny updating him on his life during the war. He discusses being sent to a new outfit, his activities on liberty, being over seas again soon, and his plans to get married. Envelope addressed to Charles Stasny from Theodore H. Kirkland.
Date:
July 12, 1944
Creator:
Kirkland, Theodore H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, August 25, 1944]
Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny informing him of the death of her brother, Theodore H. Kirkland, on August 16, 1944. She asks Stasny to notify as many of Theodore's friends as possible in hopes that they will be able to provide her with more information.
Date:
August 25, 1944
Creator:
Kirkland, Betrice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
SNAFU
Six stanza poem in rhymed verse, with four lines per stanza and eight lines on the third stanza, composed as lyrics to a song on the subject of the military's response to Pearl Harbor and lackluster conditions.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 Class "A" Pass, June 19, 1943]
Class "A" pass issued from Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 by Lieutenant L. W. Watts to Elmer Curry allowing him to be absent from his station on weekends from 12:00 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Date:
June 19, 1943
Creator:
Army Specialized Training Unit 3921
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Seattle Officers' Club Membership Card, July 1945]
Weekly membership card issued from Seattle Officers' Club, Inc., to Lieutenant junior grade Edgar Jones.
Date:
1945-07~
Creator:
Seattle Officers' Club, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Navy Certificate of Satisfactory Service, January 13, 1946]
Certificate of Satisfactory Service issued by the United States Navy and signed by Lieutenant Commander E. W. Holzapfel certifying that Lieutenant junior grade Edgar Jones has completed a period of training and service during World War II in the navy from June 17, 1943 to January 13, 1946 and is released to inactive duty.
Date:
January 13, 1946
Creator:
United States Navy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hasty Pudding Service Club Membership Card, January 1, 1944]
Membership card issued from the Hasty Pudding Service Club to Edgar Jones.
Date:
January 1, 1944
Creator:
Hasty Pudding Service Club
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Washington Athletic Club Membership Card, July 1945]
Membership card issued from the Washington Athletic Club and signed by manager of the club Kenneth Meisnest given to Lieutenant junior grade Edgar Jones. The back of the card contains club rules and Washington state liquor laws.
Date:
1945-07~
Creator:
Washington Athletic Club
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Navy Commissioned Officers' Mess Membership Card, April 24, 1945]
United States Navy commissioned officers' mess membership card issued by Secretary Lieutenant G. M. Busey to Lieutenant junior grade Edgar Jones for use at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard.
Date:
April 24, 1945
Creator:
United States Navy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Training Station Special Pass, May 4, 1944]
Special pass issued by Lieutenant R. J. Jennings to Edgar Jones for the United States Naval Training Station in Newport, Rhode Island. The word "Visitor's" is crossed out in the card's title.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
United States Navy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Oahu Country Club Score Card]
Blank golf score card from Oahu Country Club providing local club rules and policies.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Oahu Country Club
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[3rd Attack Group Staff List]
A list of staff in the 3rd Attack Group.
Date:
July 5, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Off Base Pass Card]
Class "A" Pass Card issued from Barksdale Field for Clifford R. Baird.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940]
Membership card issued by Barksdale Field Welfare Association and signed by the Secretary and President of the association certifying that Clifford Baird has made a contribution to and is a member of the association.
Date:
March 21, 1940
Creator:
Barksdale Field Welfare Association
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938]
Absence pass issued by the Fort Thomas Army post in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and signed by Captain C. I. McQuarrie allowing Clifford Baird to be absent from the Post until reveille when it does not interfere with his duties.
Date:
October 20, 1938
Creator:
Fort Thomas Army Post
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Parachutes: A Pilot Saved Is a Pilot Made
Guidebook on the use and maintenance of parachutes and various scenarios they may be needed in intended for United States military pilots. The book discusses types of parachutes, handling parachutes, parachute inspection, potential hazards when exiting a ship in an emergency, and landing instructions.
Date:
April 1944
Creator:
Pickering, George M. & Bowman, R. L.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Company 42-361 Boot Camp Group Photo]
Photograph of Company 42-361 of the U.S. Navy. The men are all wearing Navy uniforms and are arranged into five even rows. There is a handwritten names of the enlisted men on the back of the photo.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-9]
Page from a scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front left photo is a group of men lined up under the awning of a building. The front top right photo is a group of men posing for a photo with one guy sitting on the lap of an unidentified person. The front bottom photo is a group of people dressed as pirates. The back left photo is Charles Stasny's mother in a blazer and skirt. The back right photo is Charles Stasny's mom in the same outfit looking at a dog named Tootsie. The photos are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-10]
Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top photo is a Japanese parade with a line of soldiers marching. The front bottom photo is a group of soldiers in uniform posing for a group picture. The back top left photo is a group photo of an unidentified family. The back top right photo is of Harold Luye in his sailor uniform. The back bottom left photo is of Vernon E. Moore in his sailor uniform. The back bottom right photo is of a woman posing for a photo with four children. A man stands behind the group while holding onto one of the children's arms. A woman in a printed dress stands to the side of the group. The photos are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-8]
Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top photo is a woman wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless top. The front bottom photo is a woman in a suit playing with the ears of a dog. The back top left photo is the men's dorms in the University of Colorado Boulder. The back bottom left photo is soldiers stood in a field. The back right photo is a portrait of Hugh M. Riggins, Jr. in his uniform, consisting of a white long-sleeved top, white pants, a black tie, and a sailor's hat. The photographs are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-6]
Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top photo is four men holding a log on their shoulders. The men are all shirtless and wearing shorts. The front bottom photo is two shirtless men looking at the camera. The back top photo is four men sitting on the stairs of an unknown building. The back bottom photo is H. E. Haines and L. J. Rowland leaning on a car. The photographs are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-7]
Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. Four photos are missing from the front page. The back top left photo is three men posing for a photo. The back top right photo is a man leaning against a fence. The back bottom photo is three men sitting with kittens on their laps. The photographs are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-3]
Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The photo on the front is a man lying in a hammock. Another man leans against the hammock stand behind the man lying down. The back top photo is three shirtless men posing in front of a tent. The back bottom left photo is a path to a small house. The back bottom right is a man leaning against a frame covered in vines and bushes. The photographs are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-2]
Page from a scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top left photo is a man throwing a ball. The front top middle photo is two men standing in front of a cathedral in Agaña. The front top right photo is a soldier sitting on the handrail of a staircase. The front bottom left is a sailor and a girl wearing a dress sitting on the lawn of an unidentified building. The front bottom middle photo is a soldier crouching in an unidentified ruined building. The front bottom right photo is two soldiers walking in the ruins of an unidentified building. The back left photo is a portrait of K. J. Pilkington in a button up shirt and long, dark pants. The back top right photos are of unidentified woman posing for photos while wearing skirts and no tops. The back bottom right photo is soldiers sat in the back of a truck. The photos are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History