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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Documenting the War Collection
319
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
262
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
243
Ralph Sprinkle Photograph Collection
165
Annual Symposium Series
151
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
116
Women in War Collection
104
Black Military Service Collection
90
George Simmons Collection
75
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[Souvenir Card from Charles Stasny to his Parents, September 24, 1944]
Souvenir card from Charles Stasny to his parents with a handwritten message discussing Amphibious Group Three's occupation of Northern Japan. The card has a map of Amphibious Group 3's path through Northern Japan beginning in Aomori and travelling to Otaru. Envelope from Charles Stasny to his parents with text celebrating Amphibious Group Three and the USS Appalachian's (AGC-1) occupation of Northern Japan.
Date:
1944-09-24/1944-09-25
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Staff Memorandum from W. E. Moore to the USS Appalachian, September 26, 1945]
Staff memorandum from W. E. Moore to the staff of the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) giving them the plans for their next movements and dissolution of staff. He mentions that they will be able to sightsee in Yokohama and possibly Otaru, and that there will be transports for return to the United States in Aomori.
Date:
September 26, 1945
Creator:
Moore, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from William Halsey, Jr., and Frank Knox, December 1943]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to all ships and bases of the South Pacific Area wishing them a Merry Christmas and thanking them for their good work. Letter from Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, to ALNAV wishing them a Merry Christmas and encouraging them to keep fighting so that their efforts may sooner lead to peace on Earth.
Date:
1943-12~
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr. & Knox, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Navy Dispatch from Chester W. Nimitz to the Pacific Fleet, October 27, 1943]
Official navy dispatch from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Pacific Fleet with words of encouragement and celebration on Navy Day.
Date:
October 27, 1943
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Halsey, Jr., to the South Pacific Area, April 21, 1944]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to the South Pacific Area thanking them for a job well done with the South Pacific campaign nearing completion.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
CinCPOA Communiqué NR 59, June 22, 1944
Communiqué from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas to the Pacific Ocean Areas giving updates on the war.
Date:
June 22, 1944
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Staff Memorandum on New Frequency Set Up, October 10, 1943]
Staff memorandum to several navy radiomen informing them of the new frequency set up as of October 10, 1943. The memorandum lists the frequencies for different places and scenarios and the roles of the radiomen.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from R. K. Turner to the Transport Group, February 4, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, and Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William Halsey, Jr., expressing pride for the work the group has done.
Date:
February 4, 1943
Creator:
Turner, Richmond Kelly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. K. Turner to Temporary Task Force 67, February 18, 1943]
Letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to Temporary Task Force 67 congratulating them for successfully frustrating the Japanese attack against them the previous night.
Date:
February 18, 1943
Creator:
Turner, Richmond Kelly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photo of U.S. Soldiers]
Group photograph of five U.S. soldiers posing with their arms wrapped over each other's shoulders. They are in collared undershirts, ties, caps, jackets with two pockets on the front and U.S. army patches on the arm, and sunglasses. The soldier in front on the left is the only one wearing gloves, and the soldier furthest to the right is the only one missing a cap. The soldier furthest to the right also has a cigarette pinched between their thumb and forefinger.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to R. K. Turner, January 11, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Admiral Richmond K. Turner via Admiral William Halsey, Jr., and Admiral Ernest J. King stating that he is impressed with the work the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, has done.
Date:
January 11, 1943
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photo of U.S. Soldiers in Front of Building]
Group photograph of U.S. soldiers in front of building. The men wear light-colored collared uniforms and jackets with some wearing caps or sunglasses. On the far left one of the soldiers is crouching down. On either side of the soldiers the ground is littered with crates and small boxes or bricks.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deyo Poses in Uniform]
Photograph of Deyo McCullough in his Army uniform posing in front of several trees. He stands with his hands behind his back and legs apart. McCullough's uniform consists of a dark four pocketed jacket with four buttons, pressed dress pants, dark shoes and a side cap. On the far right is a small dog laying down.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man in Uniform Writes at Table]
Photograph of a dark-haired man sitting profile and writing a letter at a table. He is wearing a collared shirt with a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant patch on the sleeve. The table is covered with a patterned tablecloth and a lunch tray hangs on the wall behind the solider on the left.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pianist Vence L.]
Photograph of Vence L., a pianist in the Army band, sitting cross armed at a table. He is wearing a collared shirt with two pockets on the front. A jar sits on the table in front of him, a piece of paper sits on a bed behind him, and a jacket and lunch tray hang on the wall behind him.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Larry Glaser Laying on Cot]
Photograph of Larry Glaser laying sideways on a cot with his head propped up on his hand. He is wearing a dark long-sleeved uniform with two pockets on the front and glasses. There are several photographs pinned to the wall on the left and a framed photograph resting on a self to the right. Below Glaser's cot from left to right is a trunk, three pairs of shoes and two flashlights or lamps.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Band Member Larry Glaser]
Photograph of band member Larry Glaser sitting with his hands in his lap. He is wearing a dark long-sleeved uniform with two pockets on the front and glasses. His hands are resting on top of a newspaper.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deyo Posing in the Street]
Photograph of Deyo McCullough standing in the middle of a street with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a double pocketed collared shirt with a patch on the sleeve, a light-colored tie, dark pants and dress shoes. Buildings and trees line the street on the right and behind McCullough.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soldier Posing in Front of Train Tracks]
Photograph of a solider in a dark collared sweater, pants, side cap, crossbody bag and lace up boots posing in front of train tracks. Behind him are train cars on the tracks and a sign that reads "YAMAGATA" in English and in Japanese characters.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. Army Men on Train Caboose]
Group photograph of U.S. Army men on the back of train caboose. The men wear dark uniform jackets and pants, collared undershirts with ties and a cap. On the far left a man stands profile beside the train tracks instead of on the caboose looking down at something held in his hands. On the left side of the caboose group one of the men is tipping his hat, and on the far right one of the men is hanging off the side of the compartment. On the right is a covered train platform.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deyo McCullough & Others in Group Photo]
Group photograph of U.S. Army men posing in front of train tracks. In front three men are crouching down, Deyo McCullough is in the center. In the row behind them is four other soldiers. The three men in front wear light-colored collared shirts, pants, a cap and dark shoes. The men in the backrow wear the same but with dark belts visible and all but one missing the cap. The background consists of the shingled roof of a building on the left, and a wooden fence and train tracks to the right.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drummer Bart Foss]
Photograph of drummer Bart Foss sitting. He is wearing a white long-sleeved button up and dark pants.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bart Foss in Uniform]
Photograph of drummer Bart Foss sitting to read a letter with bottle in hand. He is sitting at a desk in a collared uniform jacket with two pockets and Army technician patches on either sleeve. On the left side of the table is a mess of papers, ink jars and magazines.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Band Member with Performance Sign]
Photograph of one of the Army band members standing at the top of some steps by a sign advertising the band's performance. He stands on the left with his hands in the pockets of a dark jacket. He is also wearing a collared undershirt, tie, side cap, crossbody bag and lace up boots. The sign on the right reads "Matinee Today The 76th AGF Band Presents Rollicking Rhythm". Another sign advertising the door times is on the left mostly hidden behind the band member.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History