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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.
[Administration Building]
Photograph of the Administration building at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It is a long two-story building with a clock tower.
[Matuu Valley, Samoa]
Photograph of five soldiers standing on the steps to a cabin in Matuu Valley, Samoa. They are identified as Dove, Lanier, Jack Vaughan, White, and Jackson.
Make and Mend
Booklet describing the best ways to mend, alter, or reuse clothing in order to make garments last longer or avoid buying new items during World War II.
[Greeting Card from Ruby and Raymond Vaughan to Jack Vaughan]
Greeting card from Ruby and Raymond Vaughan to Jack Vaughan. The front shows a drawing of a bear in a uniform, with the word "hello" written out behind him in red, white, and blue striped ribbon. On the inside, there is a drawing of the bear sitting under a mailbox reading a letter, with a tent in the background.
[Furlough Form]
Form giving Corporal Justin L. Bible leave to go on furlough.
[Officers' Mess at Camp Lejeune]
Photograph of the Officers' mess building at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. A truck is parked in front of the building.
[Christmas Wishes from Mildred Reddy, December 2, 1942]
Christmas greeting card from Mildred Reddy to Jack Vaughan, on December 2, 1942. The front shows a drawing of an American flag enclosed in a star, with a red, white, and blue musical staff in the background. She wishes him a merry Christmas, and hopes that he and the army will make it back safely.
[Benefits of Reenlistment]
Document listing the benefits of reenlisting in the Marine Corps, including a reenlistment period; mustering out pay; reenlistment allowance; choice of station; furlough travel allowance; furlough if you reenlist for two, three, or four years; retention of rank; transfer to fleet Marine Corps Reserve after 20 years of service; and retirement.
[Allotment Authorization]
Allotment authorization between Justin L. Bible and his wife Laura L. Bible.
[Four Soldiers Outside Camp]
Photograph of four soldiers in uniform standing in front of a row of tents. Three are standing, holding their rifles, and one is kneeling. The man on the right is identified as Shultze.
[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.
[Recollections of Jack Vaughan]
Recollections written by Jack Vaughan concerning his service in the military in American Samoa during World War II.
[Vaughan Brothers]
Photograph of Derrel Vaughan, Jack Vaughan, and Howard Vaughan standing in front of a car. A little girl, identified as Joy Ellen, stands in front of Jack, who is in his military uniform. A house can be seen in the left background.
[Administration Building in Klamath Falls, Oregon]
Photograph of the administration building in Klamath Falls, Oregon. There are hills in the background.
[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.
[Rohne & Hoodenpyle Envelope]
Blank, letter-sized envelope. The printed return address says: Rohne & Hoodenpyle, Attorneys at Law, 414 Arlington Bank & Trust Building, Arlington, Texas 76010.
[Birthday Card from Mrs. Seiler to Jack Vaughan]
Greeting card from Mrs. Seiler to Jack Vaughan, on his birthday. She tells him she doesn't have any news from home, and mentions his brothers.
[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.
[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.
[Camp Lejeune Headquarters]
Photograph of the road leading up to the camp headquarters at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and the building itself. It is two-story brick building with two wings and a bell tower. An American flag flies in front of the building.
[Three Soldiers With Weapons]
Photograph of three soldiers, C. E Few, Clark, and Cole, standing in front of a tent holding their weapons. They are wearing pants, shoes, and helmets.
[World War II Memories: August W. Benner]
Autobiographical text describing August W. Benner's experiences during World War II when the 3rd Platoon of Company B, 142 Infantry was captured near Limberg, France.
[World War II Memories: Charlie McFadin]
Autobiographical text describing Charlie McFadin's experiences during World War II in the U.S. Army including a timeline of events with annotations and photographs.
[Letter from Jack Vaughan to the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce President, December 10, 1953]
Letter from Jack Vaughan to the President of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, published in the Herald and News on December 10, 1953. Vaughan expresses his appreciation for the kindness of the people of Klamath Falls who made his stay there enjoyable, and apologizes on behalf of his fellow Marines who may not have conducted themselves as well as they should.
[Photograph of a Cannon]
Photograph of a burnt out cannon in front of a forest.
[Four Boys Sitting On a Rock]
Photograph of four boys outside arranged around a rock. They are identified as Grub, Richard A. Fanning, Ashcraft, and Ray. The two on the left stand behind the rock, while the third sits on it and the fourth sits in the third boy's lap. Trees are visible behind them.
[James Tucker In Uniform]
Photograph of James "Jim" Tucker in his military uniform. A handwritten note in the bottom right corner reads: "To a swell daddy, Love, Jimmy."
[Herkie Clark Standing Next to Jeep]
Photograph of Herkie Clark standing next to a Jeep.
[World War II Memories: Joe Nation]
Autobiographical text describing Joe Nations' early memories of the 1920s and 1930s, and his time in the military during World War II.
[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.
[Christmas Greetings to Jack Vaughan]
Christmas greeting card to Jack Vaughan, showing a drawing of a Marine encircled in a white Christmas wreath.
[Jack Vaughan Saluting]
Photograph of Jack Vaughan in uniform saluting. A house and the wheel of an automobile are visible behind him.
[Award of the Bronze Star Medal]
General orders bestowing the Bronze Star Medal on members of the 96th Infantry Division, including Justin L. Bible, Nazaret Cherkezian, Eli J. Corriveau, Norman Flanders, Myron J. Franz, and Jacob C. Graber.
[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card]
Adjusted Service Rating Card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It lists his name, unit, army serial number, arm or service, primary military occupational specialty, and the number of credits he has acquired.
[Allotment Authorization]
Allotment authorization form filled out by Justin L. Bible.
[Separation Qualification Record]
Separation qualification record, detailing the jobs Justin L. Bible held in the army.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Easter Greetings from Emma Vaughan to Jack Vaughan]
Easter greeting card from Emma Vaughan to Jack Vaughan. There is a drawing of the Statue of Liberty on the front and inside the card.
["This Is Corps Humor"]
News clipping of a fake points system for getting out of the United States Military during World War II.
[Cards From Crossing the Equator]
Two cards received by Jack Vaughan with a note that says "Cards I was given when I crossed the equator June 1942." The first card is labeled "Ancient Order of the Deep" certifying that Vaughan crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wharton. The second card is labeled "Domain of Neptunus Rex" verifying that Vaughan had crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wichita.
[War Savings Bond]
War savings bond belonging to Justin L. Bible.
[Enlisted Man's Pass]
A blank "enlisted man's pass," used to authorize a soldier to be away from his post.
[Special Orders Number 220]
Special orders number 220, giving many soldiers leave, including Justin L. Bible, who is given leave for 12 months.
[First Methodist Church Pamphlet]
Pamphlet issued by the First Methodist Church, detailing an upcoming service where the church will replace plaques honoring members of the congregation who served and died in World War II.
[Typical Theatre]
Photograph of the Typical theatre at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Two sidewalks intersect in front of the building, and there are trees surrounding it.
[Envelope from Jack C. Vaughan to Mrs. R. B. Vaughan]
Envelope from Jack C. Vaughan to Mrs. R. B. Vaughan, containing 10 postcards of his base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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.
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