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[Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski Performing a Skit]

Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski performing a skit, wearing a baby outfit, with Dorothy Broughton and Betty Derigo standing next to him. According to the text, this performance is a part of the Wharton Majorettes dance and variety show at Camp Hulen Service Club.
Date: February 21, 1943
Creator: Finch, William A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Camouflaged Radio Station]

Photograph of a camouflaged radio station out in a field maneuver. The station is dug into the ground, covered by a tarp, and heavily covered by brush.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Eating Food]

Photograph of soldiers eating a meal together at long tables. Civilians can be seen eating on the table at the far right side of the frame.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Army Singing Group]

Photograph of a group of soldiers making up the School for the Promotion of Group Singing on Marches at Camp Hulen. The soldiers are sitting on benches with a conductor leading them in song.
Date: May 21, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Group of Troops]

Photograph of a group of troops posing for a picture. Kneeling from left to right: Norman Schenk, David Schmit, and Leo W. Gaines; standing from left to right are Leroy Nelson, unknown, and a man named Al.
Date: October 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men from the Ordinance Salvage Crew]

Photograph of members of the ordinance salvage crew at Camp Hulen separating aluminum and cooper from the steel part of the projectile. According to the back of the photograph, this is one of the operations in unloading and salvaging defective ammunition. Major E. Van Hook is standing in the background supervising the activity.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Two-Man Tent at Camp Hulen]

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Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich]

Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich pointing to a bulletin concerning the Japanese Army.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Major C. P. Oleson at his Desk]

Photograph of Major C. P. Oleson sitting at his desk while working on paperwork. According to the text, Major Oleson assumed command of the Palacios Army Air Base in October 1943 and had an impressive military career before doing so.
Date: 1943~
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Anti-Aircraft Guns]

Photograph of 90 mm. anti-aircraft guns on their firing platforms at Weapons Park. The gun in the foreground is covered by a tarp or blanket.
Date: 1943~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Six Chaplains at Camp Hulen]

Photograph of six chaplains standing in front of "Chapel No. 1." All of the men are wearing their dress uniforms, although one of the men is not wearing his dress hat.
Date: June 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Gordon Rockwirt]

Photograph of Gordon Rockwirt of the 382nd AAA standing in his uniform and smoking a pipe.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Officers Broadcasting on a Radio Show]

Photograph of of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Millhiser speaking on the NBC "Army Hour" radio show. Lieutenant Frank Grubbs is holding the microphone to the right side of Millhiser.
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Judge Advocate and Two Soldiers]

Photograph of two soldiers sitting on either side of the judge advocate, Philip Yonge.
Date: June 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph Earl Hammen at Camp Hulen]

Photograph of Earl Hammen standing outside of one of the barracks at Camp Hulen. Hammen is wearing his uniform, helmet, and backpack as he stands for the picture.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Reception for General Clare H. Armstrong]

Photograph of the receiving line at General Clare H. Armstrong's reception at the Camp Hulen field house. From right to left the individuals are: General and Mrs. Armstrong, Colonel and Mrs. John K. Brown, and Colonel and Mrs. Maurice Morgan.
Date: 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 19, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing their daughter's upcoming birthday and the upcoming holiday.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 23, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife wishing happy holidays to her and their daughter Sharon.
Date: December 23, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 26, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about a dinner he cooked over a campfire, swimming, and Sharon.
Date: September 26, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - October 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - October 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on life on deployment.
Date: October 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Mr. Smith to Mrs. Smith, May 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter Mr. Smith to Mrs. Smith, May 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing the world premier of Stage Door Canteen.
Date: May 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing life in his company and reminding her that he loves her.
Date: July 4, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 15, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife reminding her that she loves her and Sharon and telling her that he hopes that they are having a good time in Lockhart.
Date: June 15, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 8, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 8, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing Colonel Kelly's son's victory in the North Africa campaign.
Date: September 8, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History