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[Newspaper Clipping Discussing Earl Yates, Jr.]
Newspaper clipping discussing Earl Yates, Jr. being awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge due to his "participation in combat against the enemy with the Fifth Army in Italy." The article goes on to describe the appearance of the award itself.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his Mother, May 9, 1945]
Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his mother saying that "is seems as if Hitler finally gave up being the superman," and that he hopes this is the last trip that U. S. O. members will have to make.
Date:
May 9, 1945
Creator:
Yates, Earl, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to Cal Yates]
Letter from June Yates to Cal describing his travels across Germany after the war was over. June notes the destruction that the bombs inflicted on some of the large cities and testifies for the accuracy of the horror stories told from the concentration camps; they are still very busy as they are the only hospital for miles.
Date:
1945-05-21~
Creator:
Yates, June
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Young Man Wearing a Suit]
Portrait of a young man, Jorge Martinez, wearing a suit with a backdrop in the background. The tie has polka dots on it and there are objects in suit pocket. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish, "Dedico este retrato a mi querido papacito. Su hijo que lo quiere mucho. Jorge Martinez" I dedicate this portrait to my dear father from your son who loves you very much, Jorge Martinez.
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Man Standing in Front of a House]
Photograph of a man standing in front of a house. There is a fence in front of house. There are various objects around the house. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Bride and Groom]
Portrait of bride and groom where groom is slightly behind bride on her right side. The bride is wearing a elegant hat while holding arrangement of flowers. The groom is wearing a tuxedo with a flower pinned to his jacket.
Date:
January 13, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Man and Woman Posing at Tennis Courts]
Photograph of man, Jorge Martinez, and woman posing at the tennis courts with his arm around her. The man is wearing pants with t-shirt and jacket while holding objects in hand. The woman is wearing a skirt with a button shirt. There is a fence and trees in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shoe Ration Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates, August 7, 1945]
Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates discussing "Amendment 107 to Ration Order 17, which permits the selling on a ration-free basis of men's and women's lox priced shoes." The letter walks him through the application process, and contains the form needed to be filled out and sent to his district office.
Date:
August 7, 1945
Creator:
Molster, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945]
Photocopy of a V-mail letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates saying thank you for the gift package she sent him, though he is unable to find a gift that could be of equivalent meaning.
Date:
January 15, 1945
Creator:
Yates, Earl, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to his Mother]
Letter from June Yates to his mother describing his actions and activities in Germany; he says, though, that he will not be home early as he had originally planned. He also goes into detail about the weather in Germany and talks of the letters he has received from other individuals.
Date:
1945-06-22~
Creator:
Yates, June
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Boxing Match Aboard Ship]
Photograph of a boxing match taking place, the back of the photo says this fight took place "somewhere in Pacific." This action shot shows the boxer on the right delivering a punch while the one on the left is attempting to cover himself and block the punch. There is a large number of sailors that came out to watch this fight take place.
Date:
February 10, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-Up of a Sailor at Okinawa]
Photograph of a sailor from close range. The back of the photo says that this was "taken at Okinawa Ryuku Islands Buckner Bay." Also written on the back is "Beat, but happy its now almost over."
Date:
September 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of an Officer of the U.S.S. Texas]
Photograph of an officer of the U.S.S. Texas. This officer is standing on the edge of the ship over the water.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rear Admiral Hugh H. Goodwin]
Portrait of Rear Admiral Hugh H. Goodwin.
Date:
[1945-09..1945-12]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Two Officers Aboard the U.S.S. Texas]
Photograph of two naval officers aboard the U.S.S. Texas. According to the photo this is "CTC Gonzales and Air Officer." The two men are sitting on a small vent on the deck.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas Ship Party in 1945]
Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas ship party at the Lakewood Country Club in Long Beach, California in 1945. Two officers are seated next to a civilian woman front and center of the group.
Date:
October 22, 1945
Creator:
Morrell
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Captain Gerald Lawrence Schetky]
Portrait of Captain Gerald Lawrence Schetky. Schetky was commander of the U.S.S. Texas from August 7, 1945 to July 26, 1966.
Date:
[1945-08-17..1966-07-26]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Alpha Chi Letter and Event Program]
Letter from the McMurry College Alpha Chi chapter, written to their alumni regarding a donation made in the name of A. V. Hendricks, Jr., an ex-member killed during World War Ii. It includes an enclosed copy of the program from the benefit performance of "My Country" held on December 10, 1945 in the Radford Memorial Auditorium to raise money for the scholarship.
Date:
December 1945
Creator:
Alpha Chi. James Winfred Hunt Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Sprague to Robert B. Wylie, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Elizabeth Sprague to Robert B. Wylie, giving thanks for her performance with the McMurray (sic.) Chanters.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Sprague, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1943-1945]
Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1943 and 1945, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Women at House]
Photograph of four women standing on the porch of a house. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says Willie Ellen Williams, Mary Louise McChaky, Nancy Haines, Adela Dixon. Quanah trip Dec 45."
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Lavaca County Tribune (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, February 2, 1945
Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 2, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Master Plan for Dallas, Texas, Report 11: Public Buildings
Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes information regarding public buildings in the Dallas, Texas and the development of future buildings; the maps show plans for the development of a municipal center, and street improvements.
Date:
February 1945
Creator:
Harland Bartholomew and Associates
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Master Plan for Dallas, Texas, Report 9: Zoning
Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes discussions on new zoning regulations and various land uses; the report is broken into five parts: "District Regulations; Locations of the Districts; Area of the Proposed Districts; Major Features of Text of the Proposed Ordinance; Administration of the Ordinance."
Date:
February 1945
Creator:
Harland Bartholomew and Associates
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History