Resource Type

[Postcard of Abilene State Park]

Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]

Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 14, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Barkeley, Texas]

Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Camp Barkeley Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all - The radio is playing Mary Doats. Today was chilly but by tonite the sun came out and looks as if we might have a nice day tomorrow. Listened to Jack Benny Sunday- Kay Kaycer is now on. Had a pint of ice cream tonite. Bro Woodrow."
Date: March 1, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chanctonbury Ring in Washington, Sussex]

Postcard with an illustration of a town in the country, with a horse pulling a cart on the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Chanctonbury Ring, Washington, Sussex." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania says, "Dear Helen and all. This is a typical scene of this country and represents it quite well. The fireplace is doing quite well and we just had a little food with some toasted bread over the fire place. Snowing a bit out now. Bro Woodward, Woodrow W. Aten."
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]

Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date: June 19, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill]

Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 21, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]

Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of French Scenery]

Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Whitefield, Clarence
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Palais Garnier in Paris, France]

Photograph of Palais Garnier, an opera house in Paris France. The building's large dome is visible above the arched entrance area, with two large statues on either end. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The Opera."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Quadrigas on Grand Palais]

Photograph of the quadripas statue on the corner of the Grand Palais' roof, seen from behind facing toward the Seine River. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "River view."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Posecard of Women at Bus Stop]

Postcard of a group of women sitting on benches next to a road. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Waiting for the bus all nurses!!!"
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Lake in the Alps]

Postcard of a lake in the mountains, surrounded with a concrete fence. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "One of the lakes in the Alps."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Camp Barkeley]

Postcard with a drawing of an aerial view of Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas. A note from Woodrow Aten to Helen Aten are written on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Nancy, France]

Postcard of an aerial view of Nancy, France, with Place Stanislas and Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation visible. The photo is taken from the tower of Basilique Saint-Epvre. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Vue générale, prise de la Tour de la Basilique Saint-Epvre."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Airplane]

Postcard of a plane flying low above a forest, with a porch railing in the foreground.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Basilique Saint-Epvre]

Postcard of Basilique Saint-Epvre in Nancy France, with flying buttresses, two tall spires on the front and middle of the building, and a rose window all visible. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - La Basilique Saint-Epvre."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beach]

Postcard of a people sitting in chairs under umbrellas on a beach, with a small boat visible in the ocean. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "The view in front of our hotel."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beach in Cannes, France]

Postcard of a beach, with a person standing on a bench and piles of wood next to the bench. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Along the beach at Cannes."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cannes Tennis Courts]

Postcard of people playing tennis on courts between several buildings in Cannes, France. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Tennis courts at Cannes - View form our room also."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cartoon Couple]

Postcard of a cartoon man and woman with a car near a sign, "Bill's Gas Station 5 mi.," with text that says "What was a lucky break in courting days - is now just another pain in the neck!" A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Hello Hellen, I'm doing fine you know me only I miss all my boy friends I would would I. Boy it sure is hot here. But is sure is some grand place here will hate to go back to [?]. Katherine."
Date: July 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Drew G. Jones at Eden Rock]

Postcard of Drew G. Jones sitting at a table set with food on a balcony, holding a glass in his hand. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "The day we had lunch at Eden Rock a beautiful place - Jones again."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History