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[Entrance to Camp Wolters]

[Entrance to Camp Wolters]

Date: c. 1935
Creator: unknown
Description: Found on page 158 of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells" by A. F. Weaver, the caption says, "Entrance to the original Camp Wolters around the 1930's. This entrance was located near and behind the present National Guard Armory." Originally a State Guard Cavalry base on West Mountain, Camp Wolters was built in the eastern part of Mineral Wells in the 1930s. As the nation began mobilization for World WarII, an expanded Camp Wolters was constructed east of this location and became the largest Infantry Replacement Training Center in the country. The entrance to the original Camp Wolters was constructed of native sandstone with red clay tile roofs. During WWII, the original Camp Wolters was used as a German Prisoner of War camp. After Fort Wolters was decommissioned following the Vietnam War, part of the property was distributed to Mineral Wells and Weatherford. The original camp is now part of the campus of Mineral Wells High School, and a couple of the buildings remain there along with a remnant of the parade ground; its historical significance recognized by a Texas Historical Commission Marker.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-11
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Group of men standing in front of airplane on the occasion of the arrival of the 27th Fighter Wing at its new home at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Governor Beauford Jester is 3rd from left. Mayor Tom Miller is 5th from left.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-11
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Twin Mustangs of the 27th Fighter Wing flying in formation and spelling out "27th" upon arrival at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-11
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Planes on the ground and in the air.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: unknown
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Governor Beauford Jester shaking hand of uniformed man in welcoming ceremony on the occasion of the arrival of the 27th Fighter Wing at its new home at Bergstrom Air Force Base. The two uniformed men are Colonel Charles Lutz and Colonel Ashley Packard.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-31
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Group of men standing on tarmac. Bishop Reicher is on the right.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-11
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Dignitaries welcoming the 27th Fighter Wing to Bergstrom Air Force Base. Mayor Tom Miller is fourth from left and Governor Beauford Jester is sixth from left in the photo. Colonels Lutz and Packer are also in the photo.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

United States Air Force, 27th Fighter Wing - Bergstrom Air Force Base

Date: 1949-03-11
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Planes of the 27th Fighter Wing arriving at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Company 87, 14th Battalion at Camp Wallace, Texas

Company 87, 14th Battalion at Camp Wallace, Texas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Group picture of sailors of the Company 87, 14th Battalion at Camp Wallace, Texas.
Holding Partner: Heritage House Museum
[Fort D.A. Russell]

[Fort D.A. Russell]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: This is a picture of Camp Marfa, also known as Fort D.A. Russell.
Holding Partner: Marfa Public Library
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