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[War Ration Book One: James Steeley]
Book of ration stamps belonging to James Harvey Steeley. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four: Rogers Gardner]
Book of ration stamps issued to Rogers Gardner during World War II. The stamps still in the book are loose.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters, November 13, 1944]
Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on November 13, 1944, explaining why she did not sign papers allotting her a family allowance.
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Vaughan, Emma
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book One: William Hughes, Jr.]
Book of ration stamps belonging to William Lee Hughes, Jr. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Card for Douglas Foutch]
Memorial card for Private Douglas Foutch, born 1923 and died October 9, 1944. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 13, 1948 at First Baptist Church in Arlington, officiated by Rev. Tom Madden and Rev. Floyd Myers. Funeral arrangements were made through Hugh M. Moore and Sons and he was buried in Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four: Juanita Gardner]
Book of ration stamps issued to Juanita Gardner during World War II. Many stamps are still in the book, although some of them are loose.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book One: Mary Lou Thop]
Book of ration stamps belonging to Mary Lou Thorp. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters, March 1945]
Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in March of 1945. She explains that she did not sign papers for an allowance from her son Jack, and that she has learned that the amount originally allotted for her has been withheld from his pay for several months. She asks that the money be restored to him.
Date:
March 1945
Creator:
Vaughan, Emma
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Number 3: Andrew Mahoney]
Book of ration stamps belonging to Andrew J. Mahoney. These books were distributed to Americans during World War II. There are many stamps in the book.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, on February 15, 1944. He thanks her for a box she sent him at Christmas, and admits that Italy is better than Africa, and there are more things to take pictures of in Italy than in Africa, but he still wants to go home. He's heard that Margaret Ann is dating a soldier, and predicts that they will get married.
Date:
February 15, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, December 6, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, on December 6, 1944, thanking her for the Christmas box she sent him. He talks about the weather, and says that the food is getting bad because it's all canned, so her box is very welcome. He expresses hope that a relative made it safely to France.
Date:
December 6, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara, May 24, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara replying to previous correspondence from May 4, 1943. Plosser tells Mara that he and Charles A. Prince are working to get their contract reinstated.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
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
[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
[Instructions for WASP Gathering]
Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date:
June 13, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
Date:
July 15, 1943
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Aggie, Yearbook of North Texas Agricultural College, 1942
Yearbook for North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1942
Creator:
North Texas Agricultural College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Colt, Volume 13, Number 12, January 7, 1943
Weekly newspaper of Arlington High School describing news, events, and other information related to the school. This issue is addressed to armed forces serving in World War II.
Date:
January 7, 1943
Creator:
Arlington High School
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Aggie, Yearbook of North Texas Agricultural College, 1943
Yearbook for North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1943
Creator:
North Texas Agricultural College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four: Juanita Gardner]
Book of ration stamps issued to Juanita A. Gardner during World War II. Most of the stamps are still in the book.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Baker to Jack Vaughan, October 29, 1946]
Letter from W. D. Baker of the Veterans Administration to Jack Vaughan, on October 29, 1946, informing him of what should be done with his separation papers.
Date:
October 29, 1946
Creator:
Baker, W. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Aggie, Yearbook of North Texas Agricultural College, 1941
Yearbook for North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1941
Creator:
North Texas Agricultural College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Consent of Parents or Guardian to Enlistment]
Photocopy of a consent form signed by Emma Vaughan allowing her son Jack to enlist in the Marine Corps despite being a minor.
Date:
February 20, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History