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Scarf

Scarf of silk in collage of fashion plates of women's hats from different time periods (dates noted on individual plates). Kelly green background with white border. Measures 34"x35"

Date: 1942/1952

Creator: Cadwallader, Brooke

Item Type: Physical Object

Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Clipping: Equipment Torpedoed, Service Men Carry On]

Newspaper clipping describing the attack of Nazi submarines and the resulting sinking of Hamilton Standard propeller equipment to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in early 1942. This news was provided by four (4) allied servicemen that reported their working conditions were primitive in March of 1942. Working conditions include having to work with constant leopards, hyenas, wild camels and angry baboons.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

Lounging pajamas

Oriental influenced lounging pajamas in gold colored satin brocade. (a) Jacket is kimono styled with quilted fabric trim at long sleeve end. shoulder seam. neck and front opening and inset pockets at front. Fitted bodice with loose sleeves. Mandarin collar. Front closure with 2 frogs. (b) Pants are of same fabric with loose legs and yoke at waist. Waistband with back zipper closure.

Date: 1942/1946

Item Type: Physical Object

Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Smokestack for Southland Paper Mill]

Copy of a photograph of the smokestack for southland paper mill which was built by AC Slack and his 3 sons Leslie, Albert and Billy Slack. Arthur Temple convinced them to build when no one else would because it was so tall and dangerous.

Date: May 30, 1945

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Angelina County History Center

Hat

Hat of midnight blue silk jersey, with flat turban effect in front and draping at sides and back. Brimless with draped loop at the back. Loop is multicolored with bands of light blue, fuchsia and chartreuse sewn together giving striped effect. Elastic strap to secure hat to wearer's head.

Date: 1940/1942

Item Type: Physical Object

Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oral History Interview with Donald Witmer, March 7, 1998

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald R. Witmer where he discusses his early life, enlisting in the Navy and going through bootcamp. Witmer describes his experiences as a torpedo man in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.

Date: March 7, 1998

Creator: Witmer, Donald R. & Naczi, Robert F.

Item Type: Text

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Documents Related to John Gallman]

Compilation of documents related to John Gallman, who was killed in action during WWII, including a cover sheet documenting his burial location and two organizational history reports regarding the 407th Technical School Squadron out of Sheppard Field. The documents appear to be photocopies or reproductions from microform.

Date: unknown

Creator: United States. Army.

Item Type: Report

Partner: Private Collection of the Wensowitch Family

[Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. Balance Sheet]

Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. Balance Sheet. On the left are assets and on the right are liabilities and net worth.

Date: April 30, 1942

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Steffen Bros. Hotel Supply Co. Quote]

Quote from Steffen Bros. Hotel Supply Co. for refrigeration equipment being sold to the Joe Plosser Air College.

Date: April 24, 1942

Creator: Steffen Bros. Hotel Supply Co.

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Message Regarding Delivery Order]

Note regarding a delivery of pressure pipe to Morrison Supply Company and a scheduled future delivery.

Date: unknown

Creator: Johns-Manville-Waring Corp.

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Office Equipment Inventory #2]

An inventory of office equipment including quantities and prices of materials. The total value of the inventory is $1,716.54.

Date: April 30, 1942

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Office Equipment Inventory]

An inventory of office equipment including quantities and prices of materials. The total value of the inventory is $1,716.54. There is a small handwritten note below the total.

Date: April 30, 1942

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Taylor County Sheriff and Horse

Copy negative of a group of people. There is a horse and a flag on the right.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

American and Chinese Officers

Copy negative of a group of American and Chinese officers. There are two women sitting in front of the men.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The Salute

Copy negative of young Pat McDaniel in a costume. The child is shown on the steps of a house.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Little Dancer

Copy negative of young Pat McDaniel. The child is shown in front of a house.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Buddy Sinclair at Camp Blanding, Florida

Photograph of L. M. " Buddy" Sinclair at Camp Blanding in Florida in 1942. Sinclair served in the 36th Infantry Division during World War II.

Date: 1942

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Sulphur Springs Public Library

[Photographs of Robert M. Spainhour and Richard D. Olive]

Photograph of two photographs of uniformed soldiers standing next to a canvas covered truck. The image on the left shows Technician Fifth Class Robert M. Spainhour and Sergeant Richard D. Olive standing on either side of Sergeant William E. Confer. The image on the right shows Spainhour and Olive.

Date: 1942~

Item Type: Photograph