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[Photograph of an Ammunition Dump Tent]
Photograph of one of the places where troops unload defective ammunition at Camp Hulen. The truck to the right of the tent is carrying live ammunition that has been brought to the camp.
Date:
September 23, 1943
Creator:
Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan]
Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan speaking on NBC's "Army Hour" show, discussing Camp Hulen's anti-aircraft personnel. The camp marching band is seated directly behind Morgan as he speaks into the microphone.
Date:
February 14, 1943
Creator:
Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bayonet-Men Training]
Photograph of bayonet-men charging at Lieutenant Frank Grubbs as he holds the microphone so the listening audience of the NBC "Army Hour" show can hear them.
Date:
May 22, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lieutenant Dan P. Doyle and Lieutenant Charles E. Poe]
Photograph of Lt. Dan P. Doyle, commanding officer of the new Palacios Army Air Base, greeted by Lt. Charles E. Poe, 5th Tow Target Executive Office in front of an airplane at Camp Hulen.
Date:
June 10, 1943
Creator:
Finch, William A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Receiving Line at a Reception]
Photograph of men and women having formed a receiving line at a reception. Women at the event are wearing dresses while the men are wearing their uniforms.
Date:
June 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Johnny Goldston at Camp Hulen]
Photograph of Johnny Goldston in his dress uniform at Camp Hulen.
Date:
April 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bob Free in Uniform]
Photograph of Bob Free standing outside of one of the barracks in his hat and uniform.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Thirteen Nurses at Camp Hulen]
Photograph of thirteen nurses at Camp Hulen, all wearing uniforms and overcoats.
Date:
1943/1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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 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
[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]
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]
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]
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