Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Emerson Emory's Sons of Confederate Veterans Certificate of Life Membership
Emerson Emory's Sons of Confederate Veterans Certificate of Life Membership, dated December 27, 2000.
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Emerson Emory's Sons of Confederate Veterans Certificate
Emerson Emory's Sons of Confederate Veterans Certificate, dated December 26, 1997. Emory was elected to be a member of the Gaston-Gregg Camp #1384 upon the record of his Confederate ancestor, Captain Henry C. Hancock.
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Emerson Emory's U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Certificate, 1977
Emerson Emory's U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Certificate, service dates listed as July 1, 1972-November 18, 1977. Emory was appointed as a Medical Corps Captain in the U.S. Navy as a Reserve Officer.
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Emerson Emory's Troop Meal Ticket from Fort Monroe, 1945
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Troop Meal Ticket from Fort Monroe; June 21-August 7, 1945 (front and back). Back of the ticket includes handwritten record of Emory's trips during his service at Fort Monroe.
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Emerson Emory's Berthing Card and Meal Ticket
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Berthing Card and Meal Ticket [undated].
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Emerson Emory's Record of Service, 1943-1946
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Record of Service, written in his own hand, 1943-1946.
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Emerson Emory's Class "A" Pass for Enlisted Men of 3677th Q. M. Truck Co.
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Class "A" Pass for Enlisted Men of 3677th Q. M. Truck Co., which authorized Emory to be absent from his organization [undated]. The pass notes that it is "good only within 100 miles of Fort Jackson, S.C."
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Emerson Emory's Enlisted Man's Temporary Pass, 1943
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Enlisted Man's Temporary Pass (dated June 26, 1943), which authorized Emory to be absent from December 31, 1943 to January 2, 1944 to visit New York City.
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Emerson Emory's Domain of Neptunus Rex Certificate, 1945
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's "Domain of Neptunus Rex" certificate for crossing the equator for the first time in 1945 on board of a U.S. Naval vessel.
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Emerson Emory's Imperial Domain of the Golden Dragon Certificate, 1945
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's "Imperial Domain of the Golden Dragon" certificate for crossing the 180th Meridian (Prime Meridian or International Date Line) for the first time in 1945.
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Emerson Emory's Enlistment Record, 1943
World War II Scrapbook - Emerson Emory's Enlistment Record, written in his own hand; April 19, 1943.
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Official Business Uniform Inspection notification from the Flight Training Department of the Naval Air Station in Dallas
Emerson Emory's U.S. Navy Reserve Documents - Official Business Uniform Inspection notification from the Flight Training Department of the Naval Air Station in Dallas, Texas; August 21-22, 1965 (front and back).
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Plan of the Day document for the Naval Reserve Air Wing Staff in Dallas
Emerson Emory's U.S. Navy Reserve Documents - Plan of the Day document for the Naval Reserve Air Wing Staff 70(L), Division III, in Dallas, Texas; September 22-23, 1962
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Correspondence written by Emerson Emory, addressed to Louise Emory
Correspondence written by Emerson Emory, addressed to his mother Louise Emory, about going overseas in World War II and conditions of the Black troops.
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U.S. Navy Reserve Document addressed to Dr. Emerson Emory regarding promotion to Lieutenant Commander
Emerson Emory's U.S. Navy Reserve Documents - Letter addressed to Dr. Emerson Emory regarding Emory's promotion to Lieutenant Commander.
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Commencement program for Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, 1940
Commencement program for Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, Texas, May 31, 1940. Pages include a list of all members of the graduation class of 1940 and a page compiled by Dean Ethelyn M. Chisum and Principal J. L. Patton, Jr. titled "Why Youth Leave School."
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Commencement program for Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, 1948
Commencement program for Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, June 8, 1948. Lincoln University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The program details events of the commencement ceremony and also features a list of graduates and honor graduates, including Emerson Emory.
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Emerson Emory
Emerson Emory, member of the Navy Reserve, in diving suit known as the Standard diving dress or as a deep sea diving suit. Mostly used for deep underwater work, such as marine salvage.
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U. S. S. West Virginia battleship, moored in San Francisco Bay
U.S.S. West Virginia battleship, moored in San Francisco Bay.
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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz awards The Navy Cross to SC2 Doris (Dorie) Miller for heroism on U.S.S. West Virginia battleship
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz awards The Navy Cross to Ship's Cook Second Class Petty Officer Doris (Dorie) Miller for heroism on the U.S.S. West Virginia battleship.
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Doris (Dorie) Miller in uniform at Pearl Harbor
Doris (Dorie) Miller in uniform at Pearl Harbor, World War II.
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![Smith Drug Store, Dallas, Texas [State-Thomas area]](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_emersonemorypapers/1195/thumbnail.jpg "Smith Drug Store, Dallas, Texas [State-Thomas area]")
Smith Drug Store, Dallas, Texas [State-Thomas area]
Smith Drug Store, Dallas, Texas [State-Thomas area].
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Cadet First Lieutenant Emerson Emory, Prairie View College R.O.T.C., circa 1940-1943
Cadet First Lieutenant Emerson Emory, Prairie View Normal and Industrial College (now Prairie View A&M University) R.O.T.C., circa 1940-1943.
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Emerson Emory in kindergarten
Emerson Emory in kindergarten; notes on back indicate "3rd row, 3rd from right," ca. 1930
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Cornelius Porter in U.S. Army Air Forces military uniform
Cornelius Porter, cousin of Louise Emory, in U.S. Army Air Forces military uniform. A note written on the photograph reads "Aunt Kitty: Remember me. Porter."
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Vietnam hospital ward during Vietnam War, 1966
Vietnam Keepsakes - photograph inside one of the hospital wards in Vietnam during Vietnam War, where Emerson Emory served, 1966.
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Cornelius Porter in military uniform
Cornelius Porter, cousin of Louise Emory, in U.S. military uniform. A note written on the photograph reads "To my beloved aunt and uncle, with love, Porter."
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Emerson Emory in U.S. Navy Reserve military uniform
Emerson Emory in U.S. Navy Reserve military uniform, undated [ca. 1945-1965].
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Emerson Emory with President Bill Clinton at a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation event
Emerson Emory pictured with President Bill Clinton at a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) event.
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Aviation Medical Officer Class School of Aviation Medicine
Aviation Medical Officer Class School of Aviation Medicine, Pensacola, Florida. Emerson Emory is seen on the bottom row at far left.
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USS Liscome Bay CVE-56
Aerial view of USS Liscome Bay CVE-56, ferrying aircraft to San Diego, September 20, 1943, with a load of SBD Dauntlesses, TBF Avengers and F4F Wildcats. Doris "Dorie" Miller was killed on November 24, 1943 aboard USS Liscome Bay (CVE 56) when the ship was hit by a torpedo and sank off Butaritari Atoll in the Gilbert Islands.
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Dorie Miller speaking at U.S. Naval Station Great Lakes
Doris (Dorie) Miller speaking at the U.S. Naval Station Great Lakes, IL.
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USS Miller (DE-1091)
USS Miller (DE-1091) off Cape Henry, VA. USS Miller was a Knox-class destroyer escort in the United States Navy, and was named for Cook Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Booker T. Washington High School 1937-1938 English Report Card for Emerson Emory
Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas student report card for Emerson Emory for the 1937-1938 school year. The report card is for an English 3 class taught by H. H. Hamilton. The reverse side of the card is signed twice by Emory's mother, Mrs. Louise Emory.
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Booker T. Washington High School 1937-1938 Report Card for Emerson Emory
Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas student report card for Emerson Emory for the 1937-1938 school year.
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Booker T. Washington High School 1937-1938 History Report Card for Emerson Emory
Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas student report card for Emerson Emory for the 1937-1938 school year. The report card is for a History 4 class taught by H. Holland. The reverse side of the card is signed twice by Emory's mother, Mrs. Louise Emory.
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Booker T. Washington High School 1937-1938 Latin Report Card for Emerson Emory
Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas student report card for Emerson Emory for the 1937-1938 school year. The report card is for a Latin 3 class taught by V. V. Sheppard. The reverse side of the card is signed twice by Emory's mother, Mrs. Louise Emory.
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Lincoln University commencement announcement
Lincoln University commencement announcement, June 6-8, 1948.
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Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1940
Booker T. Washington High School (Dallas, Texas) Class of June 1940 group graduation portrait. Emerson Emory is seen sixth from left in the front row.
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Emerson Emory with Gov. John Connally
Emerson Emory shaking hands with Texas Governor John Connally, undated [ca. 1960s].
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Karon and Sharon Emory in Santa Monica
Karon and Sharon Emory, 3-year-old twins, at a beach in Santa Monica, California undated [ca. 1955].
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Emerson Emory
Emerson Emory, dressed in suit and tie, standing on the porch of a house, undated [ca. 1940-1943].
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Emerson Emory
Emerson Emory standing on the porch of a house with two suitcases set near his feet, undated [ca. 1940-1943].
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Dr. Emerson Emory with patient
Dr. Emerson Emory taking a patient's blood pressure, undated [ca. 1950s].
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Emerson Emory at City of Hope Hospital
Emerson Emory with an unidentified man at the City of Hope Hospital in Duarte, California, ca. 1954-1955. The man is pointing to a plaque on the wall commemorating the dedication ceremonies in 1955 of the Frank L. Chance Research Fellowship Foundation.
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The Emorys at UTD
Karon and Peggy Emory posed with an unidentified man at the University of Texas Dallas for Peggy's graduation.
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The Emorys at UTD
Dr. Emerson Emory with granddaughter Peggy and two unidentified women at Peggy's graduation at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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The Emorys at UTD
Sharon, Karon, and Peggy Emory at the University of Texas Dallas for Peggy's graduation.
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The Emorys at UTD
Dr. Emerson Emory with granddaughter Peggy and two unidentified women at Peggy's graduation at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Postcard from the Wells family depicting the home of Dr. Emerson Emory's first cousin Margaret Wells.
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The Emorys at UTD
Susan and Rusty Emory with their Daughter on her graduation day at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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The Emorys at UTD
Dr. Emerson Emory's granddaughter posed with an unidentified man at her graduation ceremony at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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The Emorys at UTD
Dr. Emerson Emory at University of Texas at Dallas Commencement day with family and friends.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Top row, left to right, are Unknown, Rusty Emory, Susan Emory (Rusty Emory's Wife). Bottom Row, left to right, are Victoria Bailey, Sharon Emory, Peggy Emory, Karon Emory.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Left to right are Victoria Bailey, Sharon Emory, Susan Emory (Rusty's Wife), Karon Emory, Unknown, and Ed Hutcheson.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Victoria Bailey and Peggy Emory with an unidentified woman on Christmas day.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Victoria Bailey and Karon Emory with an unidentified woman on Christmas day.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Sharon Emory and Margaret Wells, cousin of Dr. Emerson Emory, on Father's Day.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Left to right are Victoria Bailey, Sharon Emory, Susan Emory (Rusty's Wife), Karon Emory, Rusty Emory, and Ed Hutcheson.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Emerson Emory on left, visiting Bill Plummer, an army friend from Prometheans on the east coast.
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Dr. Emory's Family & Friends
Wilma Middleton, Emory's Mother-In-Law, with next door neighbor Elsie Gill.
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Peggy's Family
Peggy, Sister, Mary Brown Ph.D., Mother, Wilma Middleton and Rudolph Herald from left to right.
