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[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 23, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing how he hasn't heard from some of his friends for some weeks now. He writes that he has not heard from his dad and does not believe that he is writing.
Date:
January 23, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of U. S. S. Grampus in Dry Dock]
Copy negative of the submarine U. S. S. Grampus in dry dock for repairs. There is a large crane behind the submarine. A few servicemen can be seen atop the ship.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Three Servicemen]
Photograph of three servicemen including Ren Powell. The three men are standing in front of a painted curtain with a landscape on it. The men are standing front to back with their arms linked.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ren, Bob, and Dale Powell]
Photograph of Ren, Bob, and Dale Powell standing in their uniforms. They are all leaning against a rail that has a sign that reads, "Juarez Mex. SPECIAL, Lets Go." There is a painted image of a train car in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. W. Sisson to Marrin W. Sisson, August 11, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. M. W. Sisson to her son PFC Marrin W. Sisson, discussing her previous mail correspondence and that Jane wants some ear rings from Japan.
Date:
August 11, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Claude Horan]
Portrait of Claude Horan in his military uniform.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of George Alexander]
Portrait of George Alexander wearing his military uniform. Alexander is leaning over a wicker chair in the picture.
Date:
1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Veterans Administration Letter]
Letter from R. N. Fish of the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible, informing him that he is not eligible for additional educational benefits because he did not initiate his training on or before July 25, 1951.
Date:
December 20, 1951
Creator:
Fish, R. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 2, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 2, 1945. He laments the slowness of the mail service now that the Army is only focusing on getting soldiers home, and talks about things he remembers from home.
Date:
October 2, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Photograph of John Taylor and Lou Henry Taylor]
Photograph of John Taylor and Lou Henry Taylor. The man on the left is wearing his military uniform and the woman on the right is wearing an overcoat and holding a handbag. In the background, there are telephone poles lying down and a large house.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Shirley Columbus Foster]
Copy negative of Shirley Columbus Foster in his military uniform in 1942.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Frank W. Gardner]
Portrait of Frank Gardner in his flight gear including goggles, leather helmet and fur coat.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 15, 1943]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing the mail he has received and Harvey's plans for being home.
Date:
January 15, 1943
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Edgar Bird]
Portrait of Edgar Bird in his Navy uniform.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Airmen in Front of Aircraft]
Photograph of eleven airmen in two rows with their bomber jackets. The front row is crouched down and the second row is standing with helmets under their arms. The aircraft behind them is a B47.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Soldiers Running]
Photograph of a few soldiers running with their heads down. The men are holding their guns and the palm trees are blowing in the wind.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insignia Patch]
Cloth insignia patch belonging to Shirley C. Foster. The patch has a dark blue background with striped silver stitching in arcs and the top and coming to a point at the bottom. There is an open diamond at the center.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of George Mills, Jr.
Copy negative of George Mills, Jr. in his Navy uniform. A note on the front reads, "To Grandma and Grandpa Neatober, your loving Grandson, George Jr.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Frank Smith, Jr.]
Photograph of Frank Smith, Jr. in his combat uniform. Smith is facing to the right and standing at attention. He has his rifle over his shoulder.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, November 5, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on November 5, 1945. He discusses the decommissioning of soldiers abroad, and his pride in being an American.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Woodrow Bardin]
Photograph of Woodrow Bardin in his military uniform.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with Charles Hawkes]
Postcard with a copy of a photograph showing Charles Hawkes in Paris, France with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Hawkes is standing in his military uniform. A handwritten note on the back says "Charles Hawkes, 1944 or 5 - just after the war - my dad in Paris." The postcard is an advertisement for the book "To Talk of Many Things" by George Hawkes, from Charla Hawkes Price for Ebby Halliday Realtors. It also has a note saying "Honor our Veterans this Month, Take one to lunch!" and includes Price's picture and contact information for the realtors.
Date:
2003~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History