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[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]
Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Loch Raven Dam and Spillway]
Postcard of the Loch Raven Dam and spillway in Baltimord, MD, surrounded with trees and a path. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy- I arrived at camp at 12:00 which is the usual time. Joe, the feathered hat man, is being laid off his job this weekend for they are finished. It was rather warm sleeping last evening. Just had breakfast- cantaloupe, toast, dried beef and post toasties bran flakes. The apples smell good in my locker. Can't say when I will be home, maybe Friday evening. If so I will have a ride. Woodrow."
Date:
August 29, 1941
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sandusky Bay Bridge]
Postcard of a long bridge over water, with land on the horizon at the end of the bridge. Typed text above the photo says "2- Sandusky Bay Bridge on Ohio Route No. 2, between Sandusky and Port Clinton, Ohio." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Perry says, "Dear Helen and all. I am making use of my car weekends at least this one. Went to an Amusement park called Cedar Point and covered this fill also a toll bridge. I have Lt. Crew with me- He is a swell boy and very good looking. Will write more later. Be good. Woodrow."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Marseille, France]
Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."
Date:
August 28, 1944
Creator:
Bonnard
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon Men]
Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel at Miami Beach]
Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."
Date:
August 30, 1942
Creator:
Hofnagle, John S.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]
Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
Lockwood, Ted
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Photograph of the U.S.A.T. Kota Baroe]
Photograph of a photograph of the ship U.S.A.T. Kota Baroe at sea. The picture is in a black frame and lies on a patch of yellow and green grass.
Date:
August 1994
Creator:
Mercie, Donald
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[21st Annual Hellcat Reunion]
Photograph of men and women at the 21st Annual Hellcat Reunion (part of the 12th Armored Division). This reunion took place at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Detroit, Michigan from August 3-5, 1967.
Date:
[1967-08-03..1967-08-05]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin Board Flanked by Soldiers]
Photograph of M/Sgt. Oscar Lea and 1st Sgt. William Kovach flanking a 23rd Tank Battalion Service Company bulletin board. There are pictures of pin-up girls posted on the board.
Date:
August 1, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Church in Limburg]
Photograph of a large church in Limburg, Germany, taken from the bridge that divides the town. The river is visible to the left.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Five Soldiers Talk Next to a Truck]
Photograph of a group of soldiers talking next to a truck. Three of the men stand next to the truck, two men sit on the truck.
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four Men Standing on a Truck]
Photograph of four men on top of a truck. One man sits down in the driver's seat.
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four Soldiers With Children]
Photograph of four soldiers, three are holding children. The front of the photo reads "The Men and children of 767 Elm St." In the front of the group, in the center, is Ted Putnam.
Date:
August 6, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Francis Lesniak and William Giannopoulos Crouching by a Cactus]
Photograph of Francis Lesniak and William Giannopoulos kneeling together by a cactus beside a drainage ditch. A truck is driving on a road to the right, while a person can be seen on a dirt path near camp buildings to the left.
Date:
August 22, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Harold Stoddard in Germany]
Photograph of Harold Stoddard standing next to a building in Neresheim, Germany.
Date:
August 1, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Les Johnson on Tank]
Photograph of Lieutenant Les Johnson sitting on the turret of a tank in Steinheim, Germany.
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Large Row of Parked Tanks]
Photograph of a large amount of parked tanks. They are parked in a long row.
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lester Johnson's Car]
Photograph of Lester Johnson's captured Ford automobile in Steinheim, Germany. Other automobiles are visible in the background.
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lieutenant Johnson Leaning on Car]
Photograph of Lieutenant Lester Johnson leaning on a staff car in Steinheim, Germany. Other vehicles are visible in the background.
Date:
August 2, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[M25 Tractor & Trailer]
Photograph of several children standing by an M25 tractor and trailer in Frankfurt, Germany. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Date:
August 29, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Man Fallen on a Motorcycle]
Photograph of an overturned motorcycle. A man fell off of the motorcycle as well.
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History