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[Photograph of a Park in Managua]
A photograph of a park in Managua in the 1920s. A very large gathering of people can be seen, as can an entrance and exit to an attraction called "The Whip." Two buildings are in the background, and a few stands are visible in the crowd.
Date:
1920/1929%
Creator:
Stone, George W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Personal File of Private First Class George W. Stone, U.S.M.C.
Scrapbook compiled by George Stone documenting his time in the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1920s.
Date:
1926-09/1971-06
Creator:
Stone, George W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Bambo War Under the Tropic Sun
A narrative written by Harold Norman Denny about experiences fighting with the Marine Corps in Nicaragua during the late-1920s.
Date:
1927/1934~
Creator:
Denny, Harold Norman
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Map of Nicaragua, 1920s]
A map of Nicaragua kept by George W. Stone, USMC, showing the country's departments, main towns, and rivers. Included is an inset showing Nicaragua relative to its Central American neighbors.
Date:
1927%
Creator:
Williams, E. E.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Lure of the Tropics
A poem, possibly by Marine George W. Stone, satirizing the experience of joining the Marine Corps and deploying to Central America.
Date:
1927/1929~
Creator:
Stone, George W.
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[USMC Order 8606 to 2nd Brigade in Nicaragua]
Undated radio transcript of an order numbered 8606 from "MARCORPS" to the Second Marine Brigade Commander, ordering the transfer of a Marine detachment aboard USS Camden (AS-6) to 2nd Brigade command in Nicaragua.
Date:
1927%
Creator:
United States Marine Corps
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orders for the Burial of Deceased Marines, 29 September 1927]
Official orders from Fifth Marine Regiment Headquarters in Managua detailing the procedure for burying dead Marines when return of their bodies to HQ is not possible.
Date:
September 29, 1927
Creator:
Hollingsworth, W.M. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number [1], November 1927
Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers. This issue may be incomplete.
Date:
November 1927
Creator:
Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 2, 1927
Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date:
December 1, 1927
Creator:
United States Marine Corps 5th Regiment
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement for Dance at Loma Field, Nicaragua]
An advertisement to US Marines for a "Marathon Dance" at the "Variety Teather" near Loma Field in Nicaragua from December 26th to 30th, circa 1928-29.
Date:
1928/1929~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928]
A flyer advertising Spanish bullfighting in Managua from 14 to 16 September, 1928~, performed by Eugenio "Alvaradito" Alvarado and Dionisio "Alcalareño II" Sordo. Seating prices are included.
Date:
1928?-09
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Virginia Bar Dandy Party in Managua]
Flyer advertising a "Dandy Party" for US Marines at the Virginia Bar in Managua on Sept 1st, 1928~, including a musical program and ticket.
Date:
1928~
Creator:
Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report of Engagement with Bandits near Quilali for the Information of the Marine Command, 1 January, 1928
A report from USMC Col. L. M. Gulick in Nicaragua to his command element, detailing a battle between Marine forces and Sandinista guerillas near Quilalà on December 30, 1927, including a list of killed- and wounded-in-action marines.
Date:
January 1, 1928
Creator:
Gulick, L. M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 4, March 1928
Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date:
March 1928
Creator:
Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 5, April 1928
Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date:
April 1928
Creator:
Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order Recognizing Marines' Actions in Battle, 14 June 1928]
Official order of the Second Marine Brigade in Nicaragua, recognizing the deeds of eleven marines and one sailor in combat as "worthy of emulation." The engagement between the Marines and Sandinistas took place on 13-14 May, 1928, on the "Bocayicto River" near "Pena Blanca" in Nicaragua.
Date:
June 14, 1928
Creator:
Feland, Logan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for "Stag Party" at Virginia Bar in Managua]
Flyer advertising a "Stag Party" for US Marines in Managua at the Virginia Bar on August 1st, 1928, including a musical program and ticket.
Date:
July 1928
Creator:
Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928]
Letter from Colonel R. R. Wallace, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, to PFC George W. Stone notifying him of his appointment to Specialist 5th Class and assignment as a clerk.
Date:
July 9, 1928
Creator:
Wallace, R. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 22 July 1928]
Official air patrol memo from 22 July 1928, containing report extracts from two air missions which took place the previous day over Nicaragua. The reports detail observations made on these flights of friendly troop movements, the populace, and one engagement between Marine Corps aircraft and Sandinista forces.
Date:
July 22, 1928
Creator:
Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing extracts from reports of two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included are aerial observations of friendly troop movements, the populace, mail drops, and suspicious activity by possible Sandinista forces.
Date:
July 28, 1928
Creator:
Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from 1st Lt. WM. H. Hollingsworth, USMC, 4 August 1928]
Letter of approval by 1st Lt. WM. H. Hollingsworth, stipulating that PFC George W. Stone has permission to be off-station for a visit to Grenada, Nicaragua.
Date:
August 4, 1928
Creator:
Hollingsworth, WM. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 9 August 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing extracts from the report for an air mission of 8 August 1928. Included are aerial observations, reports received from Marines in combat, and bombing a suspected bandit.
Date:
August 9, 1928
Creator:
Headquarters Fifth Marine Regiment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 10 August 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing report extracts from two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included in the reports are mail drops, communication with Marine ground patrols, and bombing of suspected Sandinista positions.
Date:
August 10, 1928
Creator:
Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 16 August 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing extracts from multiple air missions flown over Nicaragua between 13 and 15 August 1928. Included in the reports are aerial observations of suspicious activity, taking fire from Sandinista forces, mail drops and pickups, and communication with Marine ground patrols.
Date:
August 16, 1928
Creator:
Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History