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Vauquois

Description: Map of the site where the Battle of Vauquois took place. The extensive tunnel system in the area is depicted. This battle took place during World War I from 1914-1918. The small village of Vauquois, France, was strategically located on a hill that gave a commanding view of the surrounding area. Control of the hill was contested throughout the entirety of the war. This conflict led to one of the most extensive tunneling operations during the war. The American unit that fought at Vauquois during … more
Date: [1914..1918]
Creator: Hobbs, O. K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Description: Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Air Intelligence Training Bulletin, Volume 16, Number 1, January-June 1964

Description: Monthly publication of the Continental Air Command containing articles of interest to intelligence officers in the Air Force Reserve. This issue includes articles on Rumania, China, Brazil, Asian Economies, The Colombo Plan, and the Soviet army.
Date: January 1964
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces. Air Defense Command.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Description: Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Glass Slide of “Venetian Night” (painting)

Description: A glass slide showing a painting titled "Venetian Night." The painting shows people in a Venetian gondola under a night sky. The slide frame has the words "Economic Series" printed on it and the paper label accompanying the slide had this text on it: "T. H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, N. Y."
Date: [1882..1929]
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Bryan Family Records

Description: Collection of Bryan family records through 1859 that includes a statement made by Washington Carroll Bryan along with correction notes on the history of the statement.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of Church in Ruins in Arras, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of several large stone and brick buildings. A few people in uniform walk through the street between the buildings. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building on the right as the church of St. Jean-Baptiste in Arras, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Church Seen Through Hole in Castle]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a man in a long trench coat and bucket helmet standing to the right of a large hole in the interior of a stone building. A large stone building with a spire can be seen through the hole. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building seen through the hole as a church in Tilloloy, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Children in Breton Costumes]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of four children, two older girls and two smaller children sitting and standing between the girls. The children are wearing dark dresses, light-colored aprons, and light-colored caps. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies their clothes as Breton costumes. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Western porch of Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the front entrance to a large stone cathedral, showing signs of damage to the facade, including its molding, spires, bas-reliefs, and statues. Large piles of sandbags shore of the doors to the cathedral and a wooden fence surrounds the building. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ruins in Arras, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a line of multistory buildings that have suffered major damage, with piles of wreckage below them. French text at the top of the postcard locates the ruins in Arras, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a large stone cathedral with some minor damage to its exterior features. In the foreground, smaller, multistory city buildings also show signs of minor damage, such as missing windows or crumbling features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Construction at Saint-Nazaire Shipyard]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a shipyard, with a large metal steamer ship docked in one of the middle docks There are several building on the right side of the dock and a four-story building further back on the left. Several wooden structures are being built on the dock, among piles of building materials, and in the background, at least six construction cranes are being used in construction on a much larger project. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as the Atlantic shi… more
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Views of Tours, France]

Description: Postcard with four photographs of Tours, France, including views of Descartes and Rabelais squares, the Tours Cathedral, one of the bridges crossing the river, and the Courts of Law. These four photos are arranged in four quadrants, separated by a black border. In the center of the four quadrants is a photo of a woman in a light-colored, high-neck blouse and a light-colored cap, shown from the back. French text at the bottom of each photo identifies the different areas of Tours. The other side … more
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Religious Statue at Pontchâteau]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a statue of a man in robes, with his left arm outstretched, perched on top of a domed stone monument with text around it. French text at the right side of the postcard identifies the statue as located in Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library
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