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World War Two Collection
100
Abilene Library Consortium
99
The 12th Armored Division Photograph Collection
94
Preston George Collection
40
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
5
T. B. Willis Collection
2
National WASP WWII Museum
2
American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma Collection
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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
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Clarence Whitefield Collection
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2
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Barbara Cox Collection
1
Edward S. Johnson Collection
1
Henry R. Rohrbeck Papers
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Home Front Collection
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Union Pacific (UP) 4013
A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 4013, 4-8-8-4, North Platte, NE. (In use west of Green River now)
Date:
December 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tennessee]
Postcard with scenes of Tennessee and text that says "Greetings from Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. Lt. Crews and I just returned from Gallatin where we again visited his aunt and uncle. We had the usual hospitality and saw where part of the Army is bivouacked on maneuvers now but leaving tomorrow. This was quite a clear day for a charge - just warm enough. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
November 8, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colorado & Southern (C&S) 907 & 908
A photograph postcard showing Colorado & Southern (C&S) 907 and 908, both 2-10-2, double-heading a freight extra, southbound, near Wolhurst, CO, 30 mph. [see also 2008.008.6687, taken just seconds before this one, by Richard Kindig]
Date:
October 31, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3719 on "Centennial State"
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3719, 4-8-2, on passenger train No. 101, "Centennial State", southbound, near Wolhurst,CO.
Date:
October 31, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1942]
A water-damaged postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing driving around the Atlanta area looking for a place to live.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1942]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing finding a place to live and her new address and phone number.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Montgomery County Courthouse]
Postcard of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all. This is Sat. morning and our Co. just returned from a one day bivouac. It was the first night spent in a pup tent. Two of us had 6 blankets. Can you imagine me getting cold. We had a very interesting time and everyone seemed to cooperate very well. Each one cooked his own meal last nite. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
October 10, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Union Pacific (UP) 3128
A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3128, 4-6-2, Milford, UT.
Date:
October 4, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 5063
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 5063, 4-8-4, at Denver, CO.
Date:
October 3, 1942
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 6310
A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 6310, 2-10-4, on westbound mixed freight extra (note white marker flags) near Keenesburg, CO, 68 cars, 25 mph.
Date:
September 27, 1942
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Tennessee Road]
Postcard of a road surrounded with green grass and trees, and typed text: "One of the good roads through Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Dear Helen and all. This is [?] and we officers are gathering at Dunbar Cave near Clarksville to have a chicken barbeque which is sponsored by the International [?] Co. (pause) we had a delicious chicken barbeque and a swell time. We went into the cave etc. Everything was very good. I went to Nashville Sat. nite and stayed till yesterday (Sun 4:00 pm) Send my gas ration book immediately. Bro. Woodie."
Date:
September 20, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania]
Postcard of the Susquehanna River seen from Sullivan Trail near Berwick, Pa. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Howdy- Thurs. Morn. We three of us arrived here safely last nite at 6:00. Now it is raining and there is plenty of mud but some sidewalks. The camp is real, very new and very [?]. This is one you should see. I'll be resettled by the weekend I hope. Will write more very soon. Woodrow."
Date:
September 17, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 208 & 3607
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3607, 2-8-8-2, on mixed freight extra, westbound, D&SL 208 helping at rear "west above Fireclay, CO, 15 mph. [see also 2008.008.6678]
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516, 4-8-2, on freight train No. 72, headed downgrade toward Denver, below Coal Creek, CO, 25 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705 on "Exposition Flyer"
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 6 "Exposition Flyer", drifting downgrade toward Arena, CO. 40 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406, 2-8-8-2, on eastbound freight extra consisting of 25 deadhead Pullmans, drifting downgrade below Coal Creek, CO, 10 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601, 2-8-8-2, on a string of reefers westbound from Denver, toward the Rocky Mountains, above Leyden Junction, CO, 20 mph. [rear view, Richard Kindig watching] [see also 2008.008.6683]
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Cleveland Public Square]
Postcard of a public square in Cleveland, Ohio, facing southeast, with buildings, a monument, and many cars in and around the square. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Lt. W. W. Aten, Camp Perry Ohio, Cleveland, Sun Morn, Sept 6, 42. This is a cut of Cleveland and it does seem like quite a nice place. We went to a show last night and saw Ted Lewis- orchestra on the stage and a real big picture. I guess I slept thru part of it. Cleveland is 82 miles from camp. We will soon be sight seeing and I hope its good. Your Bro, Woodrow."
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3460 (Model)
A photograph postcard showing Herbert Votaw"s model locomotive, about 2-1/2 feet long.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Temple with Palm Tree]
Postcard of a large three-story building on a street corner with a palm tree and other plants in the foreground and several automobiles in the street. There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard that reads "Temple, Texas" and handwritten correspondence on the back.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Smallwood, Doris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4503
A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4503, 4-8-4 (BLW), builder's photo (Note: graphics on tender).
Date:
September 3, 1942
Creator:
Baldwin Locomotive Works
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Austin Peay Normal School]
Postcard of the buildings of Austin Peay Normal School in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear sis - From Fred's card I received you are under the weather a bit but by now no doubt out again. Last nite Crews and I were in Nashville - therefore no letters. He is officer of the day from Sat. noon to Sun. noon this week therefore we won't be going anywhere I guess. It has been unusually cool here all week. Everything is well. Woodie."
Date:
September 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Miami Poem]
Postcard with a photo of a woman pouring sand out of her shoe, entitled "Sand In My Shoes", along with a poem about Miami by Letha Madden. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from John Hofnagle says "Dear Moptop- I had a swell ride on a sight-seeing boat on Sunday 3 1/2 hrs 43 min. I'm leaving Miami soon. John."
Date:
September 1942
Creator:
Hofnagle, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History