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[Photograph of the Admiral Nimitz Center]

Description: Photograph of the Admiral Nimitz Center in Fredericksburg, Texas. The photograph focuses on the sign at the front of the building. The building is a museum for the Pacific and Asiatic theaters of war in World War II. The center is located on the main street in Fredericksburg, TX.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of the Admiral Nimitz Center]

Description: Negative of the Admiral Nimitz Center. The center is for naval history pertaining to World War II and is named after Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The building is multistory and has the name of the center painted on it along with a design that spans the length of the building. The windows on the first floor have their blinds drawn up. Over what appears to be the main entrance is an awning.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legi… more
Date: October 19, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Kristiane Sorensen Knudsen

Description: Bust portrait copy print of an older woman identified as Kristiane Knudsen. She wears glasses and a dark-colored shirt. Two buttons are on each side of her lapel, and two more are seen running down the length of the fold of the shirt. Accompanying information states that she was the wife of Soren Knudsen. Her son, Sam Knudsen, died in World War II during the D-Day landing on 1944.
Date: 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Ernest and Ingvart Ingvardsen in Uniform]

Description: Copy print of Ernest Aage Ingvardsen (left) and Ingvart Fredderick Ingvardsen (right) in their respective military uniform. Ernest is wearing a naval uniform that includes dark-colored pants and a shirt with downward-facing, arrowhead patches on both sleeves. A silk, tied neckerchief hangs around his neck. A light-colored cap on his head is slightly tilted to the left. Next to him, Ingvart wears a fitted button-up army jacket with multiple pockets and military crests adorning both sides of his … more
Date: 1930/1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

W. H. Petersen Obituary

Description: Obituary for W. H. "Speedy" Petersen of Danevang, Texas. He was born on February 17, 1913 in Illinois and died on October 4, 1997 at the age of eighty-four. Petersen was a World War II veteran and the retired owner of the Petersen Electric Company in Fort Worth. He and his wife, Nancy, were married for fifty-seven years.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Funeral Program for Homer D. Smith, March 2011]

Description: Funeral program for Major General Homer D. Smith, retired from the United States Army. The funeral was held at Dodd Field Chapel at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas, and it was officiated by Reverend David W. Schulte. The date of the service is not included. Includes biographical information for the deceased and the lyrics to the hymn "How Great Thou Art" printed on a separate sheet. Smith is a veteran of both World War II and the Vietnam War, and he lived from February 16, 1922 to Marc… more
Date: March 2011
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Camp Hulen Main Chapel

Description: Copy negative of the Danevang Lutheran Church in Danevang, Texas. There is a road visible in the foreground, as well a tall flagpole with an American flag positioned in front of the chapel.
Date: December 14, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Hans

Description: Copy negative of Hans Michaelsen, a World War II veteran in San Antonio, Texas. Hans is sitting down on a large rock platform, facing forward. He is dressed in a suit and a military hat. There is a house and a car visible in the background of the photograph.
Date: 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

L.U.L.A.C pays homage to Sugar Land war hero

Description: Clipping from The Houston Post about a LULAC meeting held to honor Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia. Garcia received the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945, from President Harry Truman. Post photograph features Robert E. Smith ; Sergeant Macario Garcia ; and John J. Herrera.
Date: September 7, 1945
Creator: Gregory, Martha
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Rodriguez, Cleto: Citation

Description: Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Rodriguez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, two Bronze Medal for Valor, six Purple Hearts and military decorations from Mexico.
Date: 1976?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biography for Sargent Cleto Rodriguez]

Description: Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Note at end of document reads: "Currently he is associated with Project S.E.R. (Service, Employment, Rehabilitation) in San Antonio."
Date: 1976?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jesse M. Medel to his mother, Francisca M. Medel - 1945]

Description: Photocopy of a handwritten letter sent by Pvt. Jesse M. Medel from #t# Platoon Cantonment, A.R.O. 15922, care of Postmaster. New York, New York to his mother, Francisca M. Medel at 48 Kaiser Street, Houston, Texas. In that letter, he requested his mother to send to him a picture that he had asked her to save for him, and that he was presently in France.
Date: unknown
Creator: Medel, Jesse M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Rosalio Gonzalez's War Ration Book One]

Description: War Ration Book One that belonged to Rosalio Gonzalez. Rosalio Gonzalez's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 13 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book One]

Description: War Ration Book One that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book One]

Description: War Ration Book One that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[John Latlip's War Ration Book Two]

Description: War Ration Book Two that belonged to John Latlip. John Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: 194X
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Mary Louise Latlip's War Ration Book Two]

Description: War Ration Book Two that belonged to Mary Louise Latlip. Mary Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: 194X
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book Two]

Description: War Ration Book Two that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: 194X
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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