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30. World Wars

 Record Group
Identifier: 30
Archival collections related to wars, especially World War I and World War II.

Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

Weinstein Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0857
Abstract

The Weinstein Family papers showcase Irving and Lily Weinstein, and their ties to the broader Houston Jewish community. Irving’s service in World War II and Lily’s civic engagement with both San Jacinto High School and Congregation Beth Israel are preserved in the letters they exchanged while Irving was overseas. Featuring photographs, news clippings, and a plethora of military correspondence and documentation, the Weinstein Family papers offer insight into a century of Jewish History.

Dates: 1912 - 2012

Harold Hyman World War II oral history interviews

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0610
Abstract

The Harold Hyman oral history interviews is a collection of oral history interviews conducted by Dr. Chandler Davidson, featuring audio recordings and a transcript of interviews with Dr. Harold Hyman on his experiences of service in the Marines during World War II.

Dates: February 10-April 18, 2012

David Westheimer Oral History interview

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0665
Abstract

This collection contains ten Compact Discs and thirty-two cassette tapes of Professor Philip Napoli's interview with David Westheimer. The interviews were conducted over a two-day span in June of 2002.

Dates: 2002-06-27 - 2002-06-28

Paul B. Hendrickson World War I collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0694
Abstract The Paul B. Hendrickson World War I collection contains correspondence written by Hendrickson to his family back home during his time in service. The letters were to his mother and to the girl next door, Cecil Frances Rife, whom he later married. There is a diary kept during the year he was in France and almost 300 postcards which were sent home either individually or in envelopes.The collection also includes negatives and photographs taken at Camp Parker in Quincy, Illinois, and...
Dates: 1914-1950; Majority of material found within 1917-1919

Christy Poisot Filipino-American materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0912
Abstract The materials in this collection reflect the activities of the Houston Filipino American community, over several generations. These activities include political and historical achievements, such as Filipino American WWII Soldier Recognition project materials, Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act celebrations; celebrating Filipino American History Month; as well as cultural resources such as a community cookbook, and a Filipino American history book. The collection...
Dates: 2014 - 2018

Clark Bruster World War I Camp Logan collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0554
Abstract

The collection consists of letters from Camp Logan and from France, wartime decorations, uniforms, and personal military equipment, as well as Bruster's Mother’s Red Cross Uniform and service pin.

Dates: 1917-1919

Max Herzog World War II Memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0715
Abstract The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S....
Dates: 1935 - 1947

Ellington Field research collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0547
Abstract

This collection contains ten boxes of material related to the history and operation of Ellington Field, also known as Ellington Air Force Base, near Houston, Texas. The majority of the records date from 1917-2007, and include historical research materials, photographs, books, microfilm, postcards, and memorabilia. The foundation of the collection was material assembled by historian Kathryn Black Morrow for the publication of a history of Ellington Field.

Dates: 1917-2009

Edwin N. Lunn World War I diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0283
Abstract:

Edwin N. Lunn graduated from Rice University in 1920. His diary was written between January 1918 and May 1919, and consists mostly of Lunn's personal feelings and accounts of experiences he had while attending Rice University.

Dates: 1918 - 1919

Edmund Jack Pecht World War II uniform and related materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0590
Abstract

World War II military uniform items and ephemera from Edmund Jack Pecht, who was inducted into the U.S. Army 1942 and honorably discharged in 1945.

Dates: 1942-1945