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:
Claude Addison McElroy papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0622
Abstract
This material primarily consists of correspondence to and from Addison McElroy during the Second World War and immediately thereafter. Included are letters from his friends at Rice, giving insight into wartime life at the Institute. There is also an extensive number of letters from McElroy to his mother and her responses thereto. His naval service is detailed in his official personnel file and sets of orders to various duty stations, as well as material from his wartime service in the...
Dates:
1941-1947
Clinton S. Quin, Jr. World War II letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 0559
Abstract
These letters, written to Quin's sister, Derby, cover his call to active duty in 1944, and training as a communications watch officer in Norfolk, Virginia, in preparation for his assignment to Landing Ship Tank (LST) 573. Within the constraints of wartime censorship, the letters describe shipboard life, the latter part of the war in the Pacific, and post-war occupation duties in the Far East.
Dates:
1944-1946
Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess World War II Air Medal
Collection
Identifier: MS 0086
Abstract
The collection consists of a bronze military medal and ribbon in their original velvet-lined black leather box. It was awarded to 2nd Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess and presented posthumously to his widow, Eleanor Bartmess, on November 3, 1943.
Dates:
1943
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
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
Robbie Morin Camp Logan Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0729
Abstract
Collection contains correspondece, two newspapers printed for Camp Logan, a souvenir pennant and handkerchief.
Dates:
1917 - 1921