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[Sheperd Air Force Base]

One black-and-white photograph of two Air Force members looking at a plane on a tarmac. Taken at Sheperd Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

GLC10004.04.23

O'er the ramparts we watch/United States Army Air Force

Image by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer (1897-1982) depicting a young man with dark hair stands in the clouds, holding a large rocket-shaped bomb. He wears a brown leather bomber jacket and a silver I.D. bracelet. Small images of military airplanes fly in...

GLC09520.11

[Collection belonging to Carl Ratsch, 1945-1969][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of items belonging to Carl Ratsch dated 1945-1969. Consists of letters and an issue of National Geographic. Three letters are sent to Helena pertaining to training, USO shows and the ending of World War II. He signs his letters as "Unk."...

GLC09689

to "Helena"

One letter written from Okinawa, Ryuku Islands, June 10, 1945, to "Helena," regarding arrving to camp to rest after a muddy trek. Describes malnourished condition of civilians that he and his troop found hiding in a cave and the aid the soldiers...

GLC09689.01

to "Helena" from "Unk"

One letter dated Visayas, P.I., August 7, 1945, to his sister, Helena. Signed by "Unk." Describes going to see the USO stage show of "Oklahoma" as delightful. Mentions that there is an atomic bomb being used on Japan that will have "such good results...

GLC09689.02

to Helen Millet

One letter addressed to Helen Millet, "Rocky Hill Ranch," Norton Hill, New York, dated August 14, 1945, from Sgt. C. Ratsch, regarding the end of World War II. News was learned from Domei News Agency and a Thanksgiving service would be held Friday...

GLC09689.03

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing by the landscaping near the porch in uniform.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.334

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing on the porch steps wearing his uniform with no hat.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.335

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone Standing]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a bare tree in full uniform.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.336

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone Standing]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a bare tree in full uniform and jacket

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.337

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone as Aide-de-Camp]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone walking behind Brigadier General Madison Pearson (left) and Major General Leland S. Hobbs.

A post-it note included with the collection notes that Bob served as their aides at Fort Dix after returning from his forty...

GLC09620.338

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the parade ground at Fort Dix Pinning Ceremony.

"Letters in a Box" notes that the photo is of "the Retreat Parade Ceremony at Fort Dix on September 5, 1945. Bob is on the right, facing the camera."

Copy of GLC09620.339.02-.03

GLC09620.339.01

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the parade ground at Fort Dix Pinning Ceremony.

"Letters in a Box" notes that the photo is of "the Retreat Parade Ceremony at Fort Dix on September 5, 1945. Bob is on the right, facing the camera."

Copy of GLC09620.339.01 and .03

GLC09620.339.02

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the parade ground at Fort Dix Pinning Ceremony.

"Letters in a Box" notes that the photo is of "the Retreat Parade Ceremony at Fort Dix on September 5, 1945. Bob is on the right, facing the camera."

Copy of GLC09620.339.01-.02.

GLC09620.339.03

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the pinning ceremony at Fort Dix. Five men are in line at attention. Robert L. Stone is the solider on the far right of the line. James Stone is on the right of the photo looking on.

"Letters in a Box" notes the photo as "The Fort...

GLC09620.340.01

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the pinning ceremony at Fort Dix. Five men are in line at attention. Robert L. Stone is the solider on the far right of the line. James Stone is on the right of the photo looking on.

"Letters in a Box" notes the photo as "The Fort...

GLC09620.340.02

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the pinning ceremony at Fort Dix. Five men are in line at attention. Robert L. Stone is the solider on the far right of the line. James Stone is on the right of the photo looking on.

"Letters in a Box" notes the photo as "The Fort...

GLC09620.340.03

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of the pinning ceremony at Fort Dix. Robert L. Stone is the solider on the far right. James Stone is the second from the left.

Brigadier General Madison Pearson signed the photo "with warmest personal regards and in sincere...

GLC09620.341

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of six people in a line at a military ceremony. Beatrice Stone is wearing a flower print dress, Jacob Stone is the striped suit, and Robert L. Stone is to the right of Jacob Stone.

"Letters in a Box" notes the photo as "Bob's father...

GLC09620.342.01

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of six people in a line at a military ceremony. Beatrice Stone is wearing a flower print dress, Jacob Stone is the striped suit, and Robert L. Stone is to the right of Jacob Stone.

"Letters in a Box" notes that the photo as "Bob's...

GLC09620.342.02

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony]

A photograph of six people in a line at a military ceremony. Beatrice Stone is wearing a flower print dress, Jacob Stone is the striped suit, and Robert L. Stone is to the right of Jacob Stone.

"Letters in a Box" notes that the photo as "Bob's...

GLC09620.342.03

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony Carriage Ride]

A photograph of Bob's Dad and step-mother and others in a horse-drawn carriage.

A post-it note with the collection wrote "Bob's Dad and step-mother in back seat with Brigadier General Pearson.
Addl: from pinning ceremony at Fort Dix in carriage on...

GLC09620.343.01

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony Carriage Ride]

A photograph of Bob's Dad and step-mother and others in a horse-drawn carriage.

A post-it note with the collection wrote "Bob's Dad and step-mother in back seat with Brigadier General Pearson.
Addl: from pinning ceremony at Fort Dix in carriage on...

GLC09620.343.02

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony Carriage Ride]

A photograph of Bob's Dad and step-mother and others in a horse-drawn carriage.

A post-it note with the collection wrote "Bob's Dad and step-mother in back seat with Brigadier General Pearson.
Addl: from pinning ceremony at Fort Dix in carriage on...

GLC09620.343.03

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony Carriage Ride]

A photograph of Bob's Dad and step-mother and others in a horse-drawn carriage.

A post-it note with the collection wrote "Bob's Dad and step-mother in back seat with Brigadier General Pearson.
Addl: from pinning ceremony at Fort Dix in carriage on...

GLC09620.343.04

[Photograph of Retreat Parade Ceremony Carriage Ride]

A photograph of Bob's Dad and step-mother and others in a horse-drawn carriage.

A post-it note with the collection wrote "Bob's Dad and step-mother in back seat with Brigadier General Pearson.
Addl: from pinning ceremony at Fort Dix in carriage on...

GLC09620.343.05

[Childress Army Air Field Graduation]

A blue leather pamphlet from Childress Army Airfield announcing the graduation of Class 43-13 on October 23, 1944 at nine o'clock in the morning.

Same as GLC09620.345 and .346.

GLC09620.344

[Childress Army Air Field Graduation]

A blue leather pamphlet from Childress Army Airfield announcing the graduation of Class 43-13 on October 23, 1944 at nine o'clock in the morning.

Same as GLC09620.344 and .346.

GLC09620.345

[Childress Army Air Field Graduation]

A blue leather pamphlet from Childress Army Airfield announcing the graduation of Class 43-13 on October 23, 1944 at nine o'clock in the morning.

Same as GLC09620.344 and .345.

GLC09620.346

One Soldier's Story

An autobiography by Senator Bob Dole recounting his time as a solider in Italy during World War II. It draws on letters that he sent to his family throughout his time in the army.

This book was given to Sheila Stone and is inscribed "To Sheila...

GLC09620.347

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, October 26, 1950 addressed to his wife, "Darling." Describes missing her and his loneliness, how difficult it is to keep clean, the weather and how time is spent on base. Pemberton goes into detail of a 2-hour show given by Bob...

GLC09598.01

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, October 27, 1950 addressed to his wife, "Darling." Describes the military efforts in Seoul, "boys are still getting killed," and that radio relay teams are sent out frequently and carrying out other garrison duties. Inquires about...

GLC09598.02

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, November 1, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Dear Sweet Darling." Describes life on base. Thanks her for the delivered package and several letters. Pemberton describes the rolls of film that he would be sending to her, consists of...

GLC09598.03

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, November 15, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Dearest Baby." Describes his adoration of her and expresses missing her. Admits that he hadn't sent as much mooney to her as he should have and promises to send something by the end of...

GLC09598.04

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, November 18, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Darling." Describes his adoration of her and expresses missing her. Admits that he hadn't sent as much mooney to her as he should have and promises to send something by the end of the...

GLC09598.05

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, November 24, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Darling, My Darling," regarding copies of letters he was missing from her. Expresses condolence of the loss of his wife's kitten, mentions that his troop picked up a puppy. Ends letter...

GLC09598.06

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, November 27, 1950, addressed to his wife. Contains information regarding military personel transfers and 50 men advancing onto Pyongyang with 50,000 lbs of equipment. Mentions an acquaintance contracting T.B. from his visit in...

GLC09598.07

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, December 19, 1950, addressed to his wife. Notifying her that he is safe in Seoul, believes his Air Force unit may be the only left. Describes impact of cannon explosions causing tents to shake.

GLC09598.10

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, June 21, 1951, addressed to his wife, regarding peace talks and a cease fire. Expects that negotiations would commence which lead to be sent off home. Describes the warm climate and expects to see action until August.

GLC09598.11

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, August 20, 1951, addressed to his wife, regarding financial matters of money owed to her, the hot weather, a community center built for the soldiers, and his hunger for barbeque, cheeseburger and a chocolate malt.

GLC09598.12

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, August 25, 1951, addressed to his wife regarding news of an option to be stationed at the states for 6 months, and unaware of what use her old clothes would be to anyone there.

GLC09598.13

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, September 8, 1951, addressed to his wife; thanks her for his pen and pencils received from her, query behind purchasing a car and questioning his impulse to buy a car without figuring out the logistics.

GLC09598.14

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, September 11, 1951, addressed to his wife; mentions his promotion to rank of Major of the 502nd, affirms that this will give them financial security "for the next 12 or 15 years without having to sweat out another jump." Also...

GLC09598.15

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, September 17, 1951, addressed to his wife. Mentions an enclosed clipping from "Stars and Stripes," which describes the Air Force's rotation policy, whether or not he receives his magazine subscriptions and will not be needing...

GLC09598.16

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, October 3, 1951, addressed to his wife. Describes the feeling of wearing clothes other than his uniform; found a picture from a movie camera that came with three types of lenses (a wide angle lens, a telephoto lens, and a...

GLC09598.17

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, October 5, 1951, addressed to his wife. Responds to the difficulty of their being able to conceive a child and worries about her needing an operation. Mentions recording about 10 feet worth of footage on the camera but that it...

GLC09598.18

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, October 16, 1951, addressed to his wife. Relays his interaction with a chaplain who recalls Mrs. Pemberton flying out but Pemberton never met him. Mentions that Willet was kicked out making it two soldiers that Pemberton got...

GLC09598.19

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Seoul, January 24, 1952, addressed to his wife. Relays that he will be shipping out of Korea on the 28th of Janury to rest at a hotel until February 5th. Lists where other soldiers are heading to in the states. Asks his wife to stop...

GLC09598.20

to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Wednesday, November 13, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Needs address to send mail to him directly which Major Richardson has not given her yet. Describes watching his plane take off and wishing that it had...

GLC09609.01

to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated November 14, 1957 from Kay Pemberton. Details her restless evenings, drinking several cups of coffee, cleaning, taking her clothes to the cleaners. She writes about machinery maintenance that cost $150, other daily errands, and...

GLC09609.02