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[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
Report of the Nonmetals Division: Fiscal Year 1942 (open access)

Report of the Nonmetals Division: Fiscal Year 1942

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the operations of the Nonmetals Division during 1942. The work done by the division is discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Ralston, Oliver C. & Stern, A. George
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Bodley, James W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Peay Normal School]

Postcard of the buildings of Austin Peay Normal School in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear sis - From Fred's card I received you are under the weather a bit but by now no doubt out again. Last nite Crews and I were in Nashville - therefore no letters. He is officer of the day from Sat. noon to Sun. noon this week therefore we won't be going anywhere I guess. It has been unusually cool here all week. Everything is well. Woodie."
Date: September 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. Edward J. Meeman, Editor, The Press Scimitar, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 26, 1942. Carswell requests a copy of the editorial written by Meeman, printed by The Press Scimitar on December 22, 1941, which was written in reply to the letter received by Meeman from Carswell requesting an answer to the question "What is Americanism?"
Date: February 26, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lee Frith Turney's Birth Certificate] (open access)

[Lee Frith Turney's Birth Certificate]

Birth certificate of Lee Frith Turney that includes the names of his parents, his birth legitimacy, and location where he was born. The next two sections include affidavits saying the accuracy of the information, and that it has been accepted with the state registrar.
Date: January 22, 1942
Creator: Harwood, George W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aunt Julia McCreary sitting by a fireplace]

Photograph of Aunt Julia McCreary sitting in a rocking chair reading a book by the fireplace.
Date: 1942
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Barefoot Dreamer]

Photograph of young Roy McCreary crossing a bridge with a walking stick on a path in the Hills of Tennessee, thinking about his future. Beautiful scene in the Hills of Tennessee.
Date: 1942
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Camouflaged Trucks]

Photograph of two camouflaged control trucks covered with nets in a field with several trees.
Date: [1942..1943]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Moonshine Jug Hidden in a Tree Stump (1)]

Photograph of a jug of moonshine hidden in the stump of a tree. Narrative by Junebug Clark: This photo appears in Joe's book "Back Home" where it is captioned, "The Old Marketplace" Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Clark PhotoFile: 0088-1
Date: 1942
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Moonshine Jug hidden in stump]

Photograph of a jug of moonshine hidden in the stump of a tree.
Date: 1942
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Neighbors Visiting beside the Fire Place in 1942]

Photograph of Aunt Oma Wright and Aunt Julia McCrary seated by the fireplace in their home in 1942, Cumberland Gap Tennessee. (Aunt Julia is seated in the rocker)
Date: 1942
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of a Lake]

Postcard with a colored drawing of a lake at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Date: [1942..1943]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gun Crew Protecting Road]

Postcard of soldiers surrounding a cannon next to a road. Typed text below the photo says "Gun Crew in Action Protecting Road Junction, Tennessee Maneuvers."
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
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 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

[Soldier on Tank]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier manning a gun on top of a moving tank.
Date: [1942..1943]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier with Bedroll]

Photograph of a soldier, identified as Lembke, looking over his shoulder as he kneels on the ground next to his rolled up bedroll. Other blankets or bedrolls have been stretched on the ground around him.
Date: [1942..1943]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers by Camouflaged Truck]

Photograph of three soldiers identified as Richard Ennis, Joe, and Harry, working in front of a camouflaged truck covered with a net.
Date: [1942..1943]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History