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[Polo Castillo, Jr.]

Description: Photograph of LCpl Polo Castillo, Jr., 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division in Phu Bai, Vietnam. He is holding a rifle while standing in front of a tent on a military base. The handwriting on the photo reads "Polo Castillo, Jr." and "Vietnam 1968."
Date: April 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Polo Castillo, Jr. In Vietnam]

Description: Photograph of LCpl Polo Castillo, 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam. Polo is posing in front of a tower of sandbags and military structures. The back of the photograph reads, "The jacket I have on is a flak jacket which protects us from shrapnel or what have you. Can you see me wearing this heavy protective jacket, rifle, helmet + so on with this heat. Gia Le Combat Base, April-68. Your Loving Fiancee, Polo Castillo."
Date: April 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Explosives]

Description: Photograph of Andy Anderson (seated left), Santos Arellano (standing left), Polo Castillo (standing right) of the 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The men are posing in front of the Explosives sign at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: December 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Machine Gun in Bunker]

Description: Photograph of Marine with the 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division manning a 50 caliber machine gun in a bunker at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: September 1968
Creator: Polo Castillo
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Polo Castillo in Jeep]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) in a Jeep en route in a convoy to Da Nang, Vietnam. Castillo was stationed at Gia Le Combat Base. The back of the photograph reads," My Darling Wife, Yolanda. This was taken a few hours before we left on the convoy to Da Nang. At that time, that jeep I drive didn't have a windshield or a top. The last few hours at Gia Le. What'cha think of my little groovey hat. Ha! Love Ya Forever, Your Loving Husband, Paul Ca… more
Date: September 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Bunker Duty]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) on guard duty in a bunker at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: September 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter from Harold K. Johnson to Olinto M. Barsanti, April 26, 1968]

Description: Letter from Harold K. Johnson, General, United States Army, Chief of Staff, to Major General Olinto M. Barsanti, in regards to Johnson's visitation with the 101st "Screaming Eagles" and recognition of the progress and achievements the regiment has made.
Date: April 26, 1968
Creator: Johnson, Harold K. (Harold Keith), 1912-1983
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistlin… more
Date: 1968/1969
Creator: Mori, Hanae
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Award of the Silver Star]

Description: General orders from the desk of Brigadier General of the U. S. Army, Robert C. Taber, typed up by Colonel R. N. Dallam, Jr. The orders are in regards the awarded Silver Star to Major General Olinto M. Barsanti, of the 101st Airborne Division. For gallantry in action during a military operation involving conflict with armed hostile forces in Vietnam.
Date: June 13, 1968
Creator: Johnson, Harold K. (Harold Keith), 1912-1983
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Embroidered dress

Description: A) Dress of off-white organdy with orange and white embroidery and appliques. Orange and white circles are appliquéd and orange flowers with pearl detail is embroidered. Jewel neckline, sheer neck and upper back, sleeveless with squared armholes, dress lined in white from bustline to hem, full length gathered skirt at high waist. CB zip closure with hook and eye at neck. Bodice lined in white satin and skirt lined in yellow. 26" waist. Designer's label at inside back: "Elinor Simmons / For / M… more
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Simmons, Elinor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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