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[Two trains in Alamosa, Colorado]

Description: A contrast in Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's steam and motive power --- "the San Juan" train No. 215 headed by engine No. 472, a Mikado type 2-8-2 awaits departure signal for its scheduled run over narrow gauge rails to Durango, Colorado. Next to it is passenger train Mo. 15, headed by engine No. 1703, a Mountain type 4-8-2, arriving in Alamose from Denver.
Date: 1943~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

Navajo country : Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, 1937.

Description: Map shows mid-twentieth century boundaries of Native American reservations and counties in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Township grid, towns, pueblos, chapter houses, national monuments, points of interest, water resources, roads, trails, railroads, and schools are indicated. Includes legend and statistics. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:378,000].
Date: 1945
Creator: Coulson, E. H.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[letter from George Willard Frasier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George Willard Frasier, President, Colorado State College of Education · Greeley, dated December 12, 1941. George Willard Frasier defines Americanism.
Date: December 12, 1941
Creator: Frasier, George Willard
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Train Engine #2314 and Car - Colorado Springs, Colorado]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2314" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 20th 1941 (ex T&P #555)."
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Side View of Train Engine #2314 and Car]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2314" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 1941 (ex T&P #555)."
Date: August 1941
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Aircraft Delivery Order #6]

Description: Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
Date: January 28, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

1st Prize Carload Hereford Bulls, Colorado, 1946

Description: Photograph of twelve Hereford bulls, all with large horns, lined side by side in a large corral. In the background are several pens and behind that is a tall brush-covered hill. This photo was taken at the headquarters of Switzer and Field Hereford Ranch in Gunnison County, Colorado.
Date: December 1945
Creator: Smith, Guy E.
Partner: Cattle Raisers Museum

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis - May 10, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis, recorded in the letter as 'Miss Edda Dennis (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Jeannette Light, recorded in the letter as 'Janet Knight'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Jeannette Light and stating this is the first good news they have received. She mentions the wonderful service the 'Short Wave Listening Posts' are giving. Letter is typed on Denver and Intermountain Railroad Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The Denver Tramway Corporation, The Denver and Intermountain R. R. Co., Golden, Colorado. Reverse side of envelope has be… more
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Dennis, Eddie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-8]

Description: Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top photo is a woman wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless top. The front bottom photo is a woman in a suit playing with the ears of a dog. The back top left photo is the men's dorms in the University of Colorado Boulder. The back bottom left photo is soldiers stood in a field. The back right photo is a portrait of Hugh M. Riggins, Jr. in his uniform, consisting of a white long-sleeved top, white pants, a black ti… more
Date: 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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