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Straw hat

Description: Hat of natural-colored straw. The domed crown is of patterned woven straw, forming a lace effect. Hatband is a wide band of light brown grosgrain ribbon with a bow and trailing ends. The wide brim, of matching straw, curves upwards. Unlined; headband of light brown grosgrain ribbon. No labels or tags in the hat.
Date: 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[V-Mail envelope in War Bond Budget Portfolio]

Description: Photograph of an envelop from a War Bond Budget Portfolio held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Rare Books and Texana Collections. It is a cream paper with red print that has the front face of an envelope on one side and instructions on sending V-Mail letters. The paper is stained in purple at the top.
Date: October 15, 2014
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Fur hat

Description: Hat of tan/light brown fur in modified boater style. The cylindrical crown is flat at top; wide hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon with large bow and trailing ribbons. The flat, medium-width brim is covered in same fur, but is lined in part with black fur under brim. Hat is unlined, allowing view of stiffening mesh under-structure of crown. Inner gray grosgrain ribbon headband; elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Calotte

Description: Calotte hat of brown felt. The calotte (also spelled "calot") is designed as a low domed crown of brown felt with a grid of brown (faux?) pearls spaced approximately one inch apart. One side of the hat is rounded, and the other side dips lower and ends with an arrow projecting away from the head at a ninety degree angle. Arrow covered with brown bugle beads on the front and unadorned on the back. Unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer label sewn inside back: "Frank Pa… more
Date: 1942
Creator: Palma, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Flying Cadets' Oath]

Description: A handwritten oath signed by four Flying Cadets. It reads: "Brogdon House, April 9, 1943. We the undersigned do solemnly swear, that on or about June 1, 1942 by oath to ourselves, we have agreed to become Flying Cadets. Furthermore: that we will go as a group, unless called to Colors before our enlistment date - In All-mighty GOD we trust and rest our future. Signed this date: Edward Gaynel Gregory, Gene Douglas Mitchell, Elton Leslie Brogdon, James O. Elder, Jack Verne Watson."
Date: April 9, 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Operation Journal]

Description: Operation journal in French containing information regarding the number of the operation, hour and duration, nature of the operation, location, unit, personnel in charge, and observations. The majority of the operations concern "Company C" and likely revolved around Operation Torch.
Date: [1939..1945]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Memorandum for Department Heads, Division Officers, and Leading Petty Officers - November 20, 1942

Description: Memorandum from the USS Henry T. Allen for department heads, division officers, and leading petty officers regarding cleaning up the ship post-battle. The memorandum lists days when an inspection will be held to ensure cleaning has been performed and presents a prize.
Date: November 20, 1942
Creator: Stevens, P. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Hypothese "Tunisie"

Description: Documents in French outlining hypothesis "Tunisie", specifically relating to the 7th Regiment of Moroccan Riflemen. The documents include a description of the establishment of division "A", principles, personnel, animals, and administrative operations, among other subjects. The hypothesis "Tunisie" was a part of Operation Torch.
Date: [1939..1945]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Hypothese "Maroc"

Description: Documents in French outlining hypothesis "Maroc", specifically relating to the 7th Regiment of Moroccan Riflemen. The documents include information regarding the alert time, equipment and ammunition, food, and other subjects. The hypothesis "Maroc" was a part of Operation Torch.
Date: [1939..1945]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Brent LaSalle Stein, April 28, 1998

Description: Interview with Brent LaSalle Stein, a journalist, concerning his experiences concerning the Dallas, Texas, counterculture of the 1960s and his activities as editor of the underground newspaper, "Dallas Notes" His association with "Notes from the Underground" at Southern Methodist University, 1967; origins of the name "Stony Burns"; attitudes toward the Dallas Establishment; harassment by civil authorities; Vietnam War as an issue; relations with the Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Times-Hera… more
Date: April 28, 1998
Creator: Lovell, Bonnie A. & Stein, Brent LaSalle
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Albert E. Kemp, December 11, 1995

Description: Interview with Al Kemp, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer USS Dewey during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Appendix at the end of the volume includes: a photocopy of a list of awards Albert Kemp received from the United States Navy [1 leaf] and photocopies of newspaper clippings about Kemp returning to the Navy to participate in the Vietnam War, the first dated "Aug. or Sept. 1968" and the second dated April 18, 1968 [2 leaves].
Date: December 11, 1995
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Kemp, Albert E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Scarf

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Clipping: Equipment Torpedoed, Service Men Carry On]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

Lounging pajamas

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Smokestack for Southland Paper Mill]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Angelina County History Center

Hat

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oral History Interview with Donald Witmer, March 7, 1998

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Documents Related to John Gallman]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: Private Collection of the Wensowitch Family

[Circular Letter Regarding Temporary Appointments and Promotions, December 8, 1942]

Description: Joint circular letter that details updates and changes to temporary appointments and promotions. This includes adding that if you had a waiver for physical examinations, they need to be transferred over for the temporary promotions and that it will not disqualify the servicemember.
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Jacobs, Randall; McIntire, Ross T. & Holoomb, T.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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