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Lawrence Fessler Collection
27
Kafka Collection
13
714th Tank Battalion Collection
11
Marlene R. Ennis Collection
10
92nd Recon Collection
9
William Jenkins Collection
8
Clarence Whitefield Collection
7
Marshall Lyon Collection
7
56th Armored Infantry Battalion Collection
4
12th Armored Division Collection
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[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]
Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lake Near Watertown, Tennessee]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with green hills, and text that says "Greetings from Watertown, Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All- Time is flying as you can see by the incorrect date. This is 8:30 AM and we are at a small town in Tenn. Next stop will be Arkansas- adress should be- Co "C" Main T Bn 12th Armd Division, Camp Chafee Arkansas. Will later be in Camp Barkley, Texas."
Date:
November 1, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man and Alligators]
Postcard of a man kneeling and praying, while alligators approach from behind, with the text of "Darky's Prayer, Florida" included. A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Hello all: I received your card sometime ago, sorry I didn't get out while I was home, there were a lot of places I wanted to go but didn't get there. Well, maybe we'll have Hitler where the negro on the other side is pretty soon (we hope). I had a swell time while I was home, only wish I could of stayed longer, but uncle Sam said no. Hope you are all well, as I am O.K. It's awful warm here, you should have some of this weather up there to make hay. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
July 18, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Paratroopers in Tennessee]
Postcard of paratroopers in the air above a field in Tennessee. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard says "Hi, just a note to let you know I haven't forgotten you. Tenn. maneuvers aren't exactly the same as the school in Miss. I had a wonderful time at home those few days. I'll only be here a week or so longer and will then go to Camp Barkeley, Texas where I'll be for sometime. Be good and write soon. I promise a nice long letter as soon as I hit Texas. 'Whitey.'"
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
Whitefield, Clarence E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldier with Pigeon]
Postcard of a soldier loaded down with equipment and holding a pigeon. Typed text below the photo says "Pigeon about to be Released with a Message at Lebanon, Tenn."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers and Anti-Aircraft Gun]
Postcard of soldiers in a field with an anti-aircraft gun partially obscured with camouflage. Typed text below the photo says "Anti-Aircraft at Tennessee Maneuvers."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers Building Pontoon Bridge]
Postcard of soldiers building a pontoon bridge across a river. Typed text below the photo says "Pon. Bridge Across Cumberland River."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tanks and Plane]
Postcard of tanks on a road with a plane flying over. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Air Ground Support by Armored Regt. Tenn. Maneuvers." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Lois, please put these with my other pictures when you finished with 'em. Thanks. Love, Clarence."
Date:
[1952..1954]
Creator:
Whitefield, Clarence
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 Wagon Maker]
Postcard of a wagon maker working while soldiers practice maneuvers in the background. Typed text below the photo says "This Walter Hill, Tenn. Wagon Maker is too Busy to Watch the Maneuvers."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Tennessee State Capitol]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Tennessee state capitol in Nashville.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Vanderbilt Hospital]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Robert Salisbury Drawing on a Soldier's Jacket]
Photograph of two uniformed U.S. Army soldiers standing outdoors. Robert Salisbury, left, draws the face of a woman on the back of the other soldier's jacket. The canteen of the right soldier is leaking.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Robert Salisbury Outdoors at Tennessee Maneuvers]
Photograph of Robert Salisbury wearing a U.S. Army uniform, helmet, glasses, and rifle while standing outdoors beside a tent. Towels hang from a line tied to a stick nearby. Trees cover the background.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Row of Pup Tents]
Photograph of Joseph Cristallo kneeling next to a pup tent in a row of tents. Other soldiers are visible in the background.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Row of Tanks]
Photograph of a long line of tanks. It appears that they are lined up for inspection. Four soldiers are standing in front of the tanks.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ryan Beside Truck]
Photograph of Supply Sergeant Mike Ryan standing beside a two and a half ton truck.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sergeant Sitting on Fender]
Photograph of Sergeant Mike Ryan sitting on the fender of a truck while on field maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shirvin Sitting on Half-Track]
Photograph of a barefoot Arthur Shirvin sitting on the back of a half-track while on maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Six Men by Tank]
Photograph of six soldiers standing in front of a tank while on maneuvers in Tennessee. The soldiers standing are J. W. Hill, George Branson, Ralph W. Wilson, and Pete Holman. One of the men kneeling is identified as Widgen, and the other is unidentified.
Date:
[1943..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier at Parade Rest]
Photograph of an unidentified soldier in a khaki uniform standing at parade rest in a field in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier at Table]
Photograph of Major M. R. Wise sitting at a picnic table while on maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
October 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier Cleaning Rifle]
Photograph of Henry Moritko cleaning a rifle while on field maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier Digging a Trench]
Photograph of Charles Pugrant digging a trench while on field maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History