[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card] (open access)

[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card]

Adjusted Service Rating Card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It lists his name, unit, army serial number, arm or service, primary military occupational specialty, and the number of credits he has acquired.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate for Completing Air Liaison School] (open access)

[Certificate for Completing Air Liaison School]

Certificate awarded to Justin L. Bible. It reads: "This Certificate is awarded to Corporal J. L. Bible, A. C., USA for having satisfactorily completed the Air Liaison course of instruction in Air Liaison School. Amphibious Training Command, U. S. Pacific Fleet. 28th day of April, 1944."
Date: April 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Leave Pass] (open access)

[Leave Pass]

A pass allowing Jesse J. Boyd to visit surrounding cities while off duty. It reads: "A member of the organization shown above has permission to visit Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and/or Salinas between Retreat and Reveille daily when off duty, and from Retreat Saturday to Reveille Monday, when off duty." It is signed by Boy and his commanding officer, Captain W. H. Garner.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Employee Earnings and Deductions Statement] (open access)

[Employee Earnings and Deductions Statement]

Form showing the earnings and deductions of Enid A. Russell.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Service Records] (open access)

[Service Records]

Document containing information pertaining to Justin L. Bible's service record, including his name, rank, ASN, marital status, home address, name and address of his nearest relative, and a person to notify in case of emergency.
Date: May 25, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 8, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, apologizing for not writing for a while. He says he has been very busy and has not had much time. There is a paragraph towards the end that has been removed.
Date: January 8, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 19, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his distaste for the army. Powell suggests that is it better to voluntarily enlist into the military rather than waiting to be drafted. Powell also discusses his discontent for the current political climate in Texas and the recent election.
Date: November 19, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George K. Beard to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beard, September 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George K. Beard to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beard, September 26, 1944]

Letter from George K. Beard to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beard, on September 26, 1944. He admires the girls and the cities in France, and expresses his homesickness.
Date: September 26, 1944
Creator: Beard, George K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, August 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, August 29, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his homesickness and the mail he has received. Powell says there is not much to write about except that he is in good health.
Date: August 29, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 17, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing a letter from Dale and that he is in good health. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he is ready to get out of the intense heat.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 9, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his possible stationing in the Philippines. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he received a V mail from Daisy.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Carl Rainone and His Dogs]

Photograph of Carl Rainone in front of the Midway Inn sign with his dogs on either side of him. The dog on the left is Christy the collie and on the right is an Irish Setter. Rainone is in uniform and is crouched down. The text on the back reads, "Private 1st class Carl Rainone bombardier navigator circa 1944 with Christy Collie and Irish Setter at the Midway Inn Arlington, Texas."
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mamalena and Jack Hornaday]

Photograph of Mamalena and Jack Hornaday. Both are standing outdoors in front of a telephone pole. There is a large while house behind them. Jack is wearing his military uniform and both are wearing over coats.
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Jack and Jacquline Alexander]

Photograph of Jack and Jacquline in front of a house. Jack is wearing his military uniform and Jacquline is a baby. Text on the back reads, "Easter Sunday, April '44, Jack & Jacquline." Included text reads, Jack Alexander 1922-1975, Turret Gunner, Army Air Force."
Date: April 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, October 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, October 3, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing the mail he has received and his reassurance that Dale is healthy, though he has not heard from him. Powell is also unhappy with Lena for joining the WAE.
Date: October 3, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discusses that he is leaving New Guinea and is not on a fighting ship. Powell is homesick and talks of wanting fresh meat and eggs as opposed to the heavily processed food he has to eat. Powell also shows his discontent for the 4F and wonders if they will be caught.
Date: November 28, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Grace Schiverea to Lt. Roy E. Johnson, August 1944]

Postcard written to Lieutenant Roy E. Johnson from Grace Schiverea, that says: "Hi, Lt. -- Roy - the navy was never like this!!! It sure is a wonderful life - sleeping, swimming & sunning. - Time is going much too quickly. - will see you, on the 25th. (Note "Air Corp" insignia on the front of card - Ahem!!!) Grace." The front of the postcard contains an illustration of a military airplane flying over an ocean at night. The moon is visible in a cloudy sky above the plane and the Air Corps insignia is in the lower-left corner. Text above the image says "Keep 'em Flying."
Date: August 1944
Creator: Schiverea, Grace
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 3, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing the heat in Asia and that he seems older than the other soldiers. Powell complains that there are several ways to lose the mail so he is not surprised he has not received mail from Dale.
Date: November 3, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, October 21, 2944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, October 21, 2944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing the mail he had received. Powell says that he is still waiting to hear back from his dad.
Date: October 22, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Major Woodward]

Portrait of Major Woodward wearing his military uniform which has several awards on it.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History