[Letter from Woodrow W. Aten to Helen H. Aten] (open access)

[Letter from Woodrow W. Aten to Helen H. Aten]

Letter from Woodrow W. Aten in New York, New York to Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in which he speaks of his travels in the Atlantic Ocean on a ship.
Date: [1941..1943]
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of American Flag]

Postcard of an American Flag, with text that says "Stars and Stripes Forever." Typed text on the back of the photo says "Red is for fervent courage and zeal. White is for purity, cleanness of life. Blue is for loyalty and friendship's devotion. Justice and truth against malice and strife." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, PA says "Hello All- Swell day here at Camp Andres usual went for the weekly boat ride. In fact it was quite hot and I had my field jacket off. Days are passing very rapidly and I do enjoy them very much. Received your card and Fred's letter. Tonite I am in Camp and it is almost 9:00. Therefore the scribbling. Tell Fred the egg is all gone and was delicious. Woody."
Date: 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, ([New York, N.Y.]), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1947 (open access)

Hellcat News, ([New York, N.Y.]), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1947

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 1947
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aircraft Carrier Tied at Pier]

Photograph of an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Approaching New York Harbor]

Photograph of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, taken on the approach of the ship carrying the 12th Armored Division.
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Transportation Corps Welcoming Boat]

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Distant Ocean View of the Statue of Liberty]

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Entering New York Harbor]

Photograph of three ships entering New York Harbor. The ship in the foreground is decked out with streamers and banners, one of which reads: "Welcome Home - Well Done", and a band is visible on the ship's deck.
Date: October 10, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Coney Island]

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Coney Island]

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a slightly choppy ocean.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Manhattan Island]

Photograph of Manhattan Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean. Faint images of buildings can be seen.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of New York City]

Photograph of New York City as seen from a ship from the ocean.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of the Statue of Liberty]

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Officers at Stoney Point]

Photograph of Capt. W. S. Shape and another unidentified officer posing outdoors at Stoney Point, New York. Trees are visible in the background.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Capt. W. S. Shape]

Photograph of Capt. W. S. Shape of the 35th Armored Regiment posing in dress uniform at Pine Camp, New York. A handwritten note on the photo reads: "Capt. W. S. Shape, Serv. Co. 35th A.R. Pine Camp".
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Corporal E. Sweet]

Photograph of E. Sweet, a corporal in a medical detachment, posing in front of buildings at Pine Camp, New York.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Couple at Dinner Event]

Photograph of a couple posed standing behind a dinner table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Couple at Dinner Event]

Photograph of Eliza Britton and Eldon Kohler posed behind a dinner table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dinner Party Table]

Photograph of Diana Mendoza and Eliza Britton at a dinner table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dinner Party Table]

Photograph of two men at a dinner table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dinner Table at Event]

Photograph of a couple sitting behind a dinner table at the Division Reunion in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eldon Kohler at Event]

Photograph of Eldon Kohler sitting behind a dinner table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Group at Dinner Event]

Photograph of several people posed candidly at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York.
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Group at Dinner Event]

Photograph of a group posed behind a table at an unidentified event in Rochester, New York. Handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies Diana Mendoza (3rd from left, standing), Babe Mendoza (second from left, sitting), Eliza Britton (far right, sitting), and Louis Britton (far right, standing).
Date: 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History