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Lawrence Fessler Collection
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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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[PFC Burdzy with Tank]
Photograph of P.F.C. Burdzy standing alongside an M-5 tank while on maneuvers in Tennessee. A handwritten note on the photo reads: "P.F.C. Burdzy, Florence, TN. New M5 light tank".
Date:
September 28, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers by Tent]
Photograph of Alfred Rhoades and Alfred Roy Tyler standing by a tent while on maneuvers in Tennessee. Another unidentified man kneels in front of the tent. Vehicles and people are visible amid the trees in the background.
Date:
September 28, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, September 24, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters, clothes, news from home, flying, and her friend Marion. Typed on Hotel Andrew Johnson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date:
September 24, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, 1943?]
Undated letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing moving into living quarters at a new base and her new Army Air Force uniform. Typed on Hotel Andrew Jackson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date:
1943-23~
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nugent in the Field]
Photograph of John Nugent kneeling in a field while on maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
Autumn 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nugent Writing Letters]
Photograph of John Nugent writing letters and sitting in a clearing while on maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
Autumn 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 20, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flyers being grounded by a hurricane, new pilot suits and uniforms, commercial licenses, her typewriter, and her car. Typed on Hotel Andrew Jackson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date:
September 20, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 14, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her uniform and clothing, a check ride, a Red Cross canteen, vaccinations, news from home, and seeing "The More the Merrier." Typed on Hotel Andrew Johnson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date:
September 14, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Photograph of Soldier and Tent]
Photograph of a soldier sitting on a helmet on the ground outside of a small tent, with his jacket hanging on a tree branch. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Maneuvers - September 1943 Tennessee. This is a pup tent with a sun porch."
Date:
September 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Killigrew Holding a Gas Can]
Photograph of Lt. John W. Killigrew holding a gas can next to a mound of dirt while on maneuvers in Tennessee. A tent and trees are visible in the background.
Date:
July 1, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers at Joe Werthan Service Men's Lounge]
Photograph of a group of F Company soldiers from the 44th Armored Regiment. They are posing on the steps of the free Joe Werthan Service Men's Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee. The ten uniformed men stand on either side of an older man who wears glasses and a lightly colored suit. The building has columns standing on either side of the stairway. A striped shield hangs over the brick arch of the entryway.
Date:
July 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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 Indian River in Florida]
Postcard of the Indian River in Florida, with a road running next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Col. Nevin E. Hermseige says "Hello Folks: I received your very nice card to-day, glad to hear from you, and hope you are all well. I am O.K. Mother said Carl had the mumps, I bet he looked sweet. Ha. I hope none of the rest got them. I haven't heard from Pappy K. lately either, the last I heard he was O.K. How does Woodie like the army by now? I guess everyone will be glad when it is over. It rained hard here all day, but is stopped just now, but it still looks like rain. Write when you can. As Ever. Nevin. Happy Easter."
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Hermseige, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Five Soldiers]
Photograph of five soldiers, including Marshall Lyon, posing at the rear of a vehicle in the forest.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier Standing in Forest]
Photograph of a soldier standing by a rack of drying cooking pots and pans in the forest.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers Around Field Kitchen]
Photograph of soldiers gathered around a field kitchen under a canvas cover in the forest.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers Kneeling in Forest]
Photograph of a soldier kneeling to draw water from a container. A field kitchen is visible in the background.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers With Mess Gear]
Photograph of soldiers standing next to a pup tent holding mess gear.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers Wrestling]
Photograph of two soldiers wrestling in front of a tent in the forest. Other soldiers stand around in the background.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Soldiers by Vehicle]
Photograph of Marshall Lyon and two other unidentified soldiers posing by the rear of a vehicle.
Date:
[1943-02..1943-03]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bedrolls in a Half-Track]
Photograph of several bedrolls placed on a half-track vehicle. Leaves and branches are scattered among the bedrolls.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Camouflaged Truck]
Photograph of a camouflaged #7 truck in a forest while on maneuvers in Tennessee.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History