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Scrapbook Pages
A scrapbook pages with a black background containing newspaper clippings regarding military school eligibility and rosters. Page 1 has two clippings. The first clipping is titled 'Cycle Produces Men Eligible For Officer's School' and lists names from Headquarters, Company A, and Company B of the 67th Battalion. The second clipping is titled 'Future Officers, Cadre Men Enroll In Area Classes' and is dated Wednesday, April 29, 1942, and includes additional eligible men from the 66th Battalion and the 67th Battalion. Page 2 has one newspaper clipping titled 'Buck Private's Prayer'.
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Scrapbook Page
A scrapbook page with a black background containing two portrait photographs , a newspaper clipping, and several military-related insignia and labels. The top-left clipping is titled 'PHONES PARENTS FROM CAMP CARSON, COLORADO' and discusses Gordon McGinnis. Next to it are two black and white portraits of Gordon Brown McGinnis wearing glasses, one in a service cap and one in a garrison cap. Below these is a long label reading 'GREETINGS ON MOTHERS DAY MAY 10, 1942' featuring a USO logo. The bottom of the page displays various insignia and station labels including Camp Carson, Colorado; The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; United States Army Camp Wolters, Texas; 93d. Infantry Division, Fort Huachuca, Arizona; and a color illustration labeled 'Colorado State Capitol.'
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Scrapbook Pages
Two scrapbook pages with a black background containing clippings and photographs. On page 1 the top two clippings feature numbered illustrations of Texas wildlife, including a jackrabbit, terrapin, armadillo, roadrunner, horned toad, and cottontail rabbit. The third clipping is a text block describing these animals as species that servicemen are likely to encounter at Texas military camps. The large bottom clipping is titled 'Camp Hood, Texas' with a handwritten addition of 'Aug 1943'. Page 2 contains a black-and-white photograph and two newspaper clippings. The photograph depicts a wide view of servicemen marching in formation across an open field. The upper-left clipping it titled 'The Christmas Plate Special: Noon Menu From Turkey to Punch with an inscription added to read '(Cake)'. The lower-left clipping is titled '614th Bn. Gets Commendation of Gen. Hester'.
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Servicemen
A blurred image of two servicemen standing side-by-side in front of a light-colored building with a wooden staircase, posing for a photograph. Both men wear light-colored military uniforms and garrison caps, with the man on the right holding a small book
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Serviceman Standing in Field
Image showing a serviceman standing on a large open field, posing for a photograph. He is wearing a jacket, tie, and garrison cap. A row of multiple two-story buildings extend into the background on the right.
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Multiple Exposure Image
A multiple exposure photograph of unidentifiable subjects standing in front of a white two-story building.
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Serviceman
Blurred image of a serviceman standing at the bottom of a wooden staircase that leads to the entrance of a white building behind him. The serviceman leans his left arm on the railing and poses for a photograph.
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Servicemen During a Flag Ceremony
Image of a group of unidentified servicemen during a flag ceremony on an open field. In the center, two men in helmets and military uniforms are holding a large dark flag featuring an eagle emblem. To the right, two additional servicemen are walking, one holding a rifle and the other holding the United States flag. Several long, single-story buildings and parked vintage cars are visible in the background.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image of a Gordon Brown McGinnis standing in front of a light-colored, two-story building labeled 'T-924.' He is wearing a military uniform and a garrison cap while holding a small book. A second unidentified serviceman is visible descending a set of wooden stairs attached to the building. The image features a handwritten inscription on the back that reads, 'During School Days. Senior. May 3, 1941'.
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Servicemen
Image of four servicemen standing side-by-side in front of a building. Three men wear military jackets and garrison caps, while the man on the far right wears a light-colored shirt and tie. The image features a handwritten inscription on the back identifying the men as "CPL. Columbus, Ray Green, Chas. Otis, and John R. Johnson."
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Servicemen in Formation
Image showing a wide view of a large group of servicemen in formation on a flat, open field. A serviceman in the foreground stands at attention holding a two-star flag, while two others observe from the right.
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Servicemen in Formation
Image showing multiple groups of servicemen standing in formation on an open field.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image showing Gordon Brown McGinnis posing for a photograph with his hands on his hips. He is wearing a military uniform, garrison cap, and glasses. Two large buildings with numerous windows and a wooden fence structure are visible in the background.
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Servicemen performing Company Punishment
Image showing a high-angle view of a large group of servicemen performing manual labor on the grounds of a military base. The men are using shovels and pickaxes to dig a long ditch or line in the lawn in front of two two-story barracks buildings. The image features a handwritten inscription on the back that reads, "What is known as a platoon on C. P. or Company Punishment on a Monday evening. This is a view of our front lawns. This is not P.W.A. but C.P. Boxing ring in center."
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Two Servicemen
Image showing two unidentified servicemen crouching side-by-side on a paved walkway posing for a photograph. Both men are wearing military uniforms, including ties and garrison caps. A large, multi-story building with numerous windows is visible in the background.
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Two Servicemen at Camp Wolters
Image showing Gordon Brown McGinnis and another serviceman peering over a large rock formation at Camp Wolters, Texas, posing for a photograph. The image features two handwritten inscriptions that read "To Aunt Ethel + Uncle Blaine, Love, your nephew, James" at the top, and "Camp Wolters, Texas. Feb 1942" at the bottom.
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African American Soldiers
Image of two soldiers, Dick and George Sawyer, on a road with their hands behind their backs, posing for a photograph in front of a row of buildings.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis posing for a photograph outside of a building during his school days.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis wearing his military uniform and sitting outside.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image of Gordon Bronw McGinnis in his military uniform standing outside of a building near a large field.
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Man Standing Close to Woman
Outdoor photograph of a man wearing overalls and a hat standing closely beside a woman in a dress in a grassy field, with his arm around her.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis at Helen Hunt Falls
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis next to an unidentified soldier while looking down on Helen Hunt Falls.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis with Unidentified Soldiers
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis alongside other unidentified men wearing military uniforms. The image was taken on a bridge above the falls at Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado. The image is dated September 27, 1942.
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Gordon Brown McGinnis in Uniform
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis standing behind his barracks wearing his military uniform.
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Image of Gordon Browm McGinnis Wearing Military Uniform
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis wearing military uniform.
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Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis
Image of Gordon Brown McGinnis holding a rifle and wearing his drill uniform.
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Newspaper Clipping of Gordon McGinnis
Newspaper clipping about Gordon B. McGinnis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis.
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African American Soldiers in Germany
Newspaper clipping from the "The Stars and Stripes Magazine" dated August 12, 1945. The article summarizes the treatment received by African American soldiers in Germany.
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Harold Branson and Edwin Branson
Newspaper clipping from the "Ohio State News" dated March 3, 1945. Pictured on the left is Private Harold Branson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Branson. Pictured on the right is Private Edwin Branson, brother of Harold Branson.
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Camp Wolters Training Completion Certificate
Certificate of completion of three weeks course at the noncommissioned officers school for private Gordon Brown McGinnis.
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Contact Information for Warren H. Clark and Owen Hassel
Document containing contact information for Private First Class Warren H. Clark and Staff Sergeant Owen Hassel.
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Notice of Serviceman's Eligibility for Readjustments Allowances
Document titled "Notice of Serviceman's Eligibility for Readjustments Allowances" with the name Gordon B. McGinnis.
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Army Extension Courses Combined Protractor and Scales 1933 Revision
Document titled "Army Extension Courses Combined Protractor and Scales 1933 Revision".
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Correspondence for Ethel McGinnis
Correspondence for Ethel McGinnis notifying her of Gordon B. McGinnis assignment to the Infantry Replacement Training Center at Camp Wolters, Texas.
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Requested Physical Examination for Gordon McGinnis
Correspondence for Gordon B. McGinnis requesting for him to appear for physical examination. The physician assigned is D. R. B. Pratt at Bellefontaine, Ohio.
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Soldier's Individual Pay Record
Booklet titled "Soldier's Individual Pay Record". The document is dated March 26, 1942.
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Correspondence for "Mrs. Ethel McGinnis"
Correspondence for Mrs. Ethel McGinnis to notify her of the change in military facility of her son, Gordon B. McGinnis. The letter is dated January 22, 1942.
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Correspondence for Ethel McGinnis
Correspondence from Samuel F. Guecheau, the chaplain of 66th battalion at Camp Wolters, Texas, to Ethel McGinnis at Ridgeway, Ohio. The letter is dated February 10, 1942.
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Fifth Grade Technician Army Insignia
Fifth grade technician rank insignia from the United States Army.
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Logo of the United States Army Destroyer Battalion
Logo of the United States Army Destroyer Battalion with words "Seek...Strike...Destroy".
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Logo of the United States Army Destroyer Battalion
Uniform patch with the logo of the United States Army Destroyer Battalion.
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"Ohio Baptist State Sunday School" and "Ohio State B.Y.P.U." Convention
Booklet for the "Ohio Baptist State Sunday School" and "Ohio State BYPU" 20th Annual Session convention.
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"Freshman Notice"
Handwritten note titled "Freshman Notice" and dated November 8, 1933. The note details the dress code for an event involving freshman.
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Memory Booklet by Gordon McGinnis
Booklet by Gordon McGinnis holding memories of his "school mates and friends". The document is dated April 27,1937.
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Postcard from Gordon McGinnis to His Parents
Postcard picturing the municipal bridge of St. Louis, Missouri. The card is from Gordon McGinnis, "Bud", to his parents Blaine McGinnis and Ethel Brown.
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Postcard from Gordon McGinnis to Mrs. Blaine McGinnis
Postcard picturing the sunset over Pikes Peak from the Mesa Road. The card is dated July 2, 1942 from Gordon McGinnis to Mrs. Blaine McGinnis, his mother.
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Postcard from Gordon McGinnis to Mrs. Blaine McGinnis
Postcard picturing the panorama of Pikes Peak and the Pikes Peak region, Colorado. The card is dated July 9, 1942 from Gordon McGinnis to Mrs. Blaine McGinnis, his mother.
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Postcard from Gordon McGinnis to Ethel McGinnis
Postcard from Gordon McGinnis to Ethel McGinnis from August 19, 1942.
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Tanks Making Attack Postcard
Postcard displaying image of tanks making attack. The card was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis from Gordon McGinniss, "Bud".
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Camp Hood, Tank Destroyer Main Entrance
Postcard showing " Sign at main entrance depicting Tank Destroyer Insignia".
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Postcard for Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis
Postcard displaying a variety of desert cactus in the west. The card was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis on March 13, 1942.
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"Home of the Tank Destroyers", Camp Hood, Texas
Postcard picturing " The home of the Tank Destroyers, Camp Hood, Texas". The card also includes the following description "Here, in a reservation containing 170,000 acres and approximately 80,000 men-one of the largest in the United States-is located the Army's newest offensive weapon, the Tank Destroyers..."
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Corps Area Service Command and Hospital Area, Camp Wolters, Texas
Corps area service command and hospital area, Camp Wolters, Texas.
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Postcard With Birds Eye View of Camp Wolters
Postcard showing birds eye view Camp Wolter, Texas. The postcard was sent to Mrs. and Mr. Blaine McGinnis.
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Image of Tank Destroyers in Line carrying 75mm guns on Halftracks.
Image of "Tank Destroyers" in line carrying 75mm guns on halftracks.
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Postcard With View of Camp Hood, Texas
Postcard showing view of "Tank Destroyer Center" in Camp Hood, Texas. The postcard states "A parade and also a part of Hood can be seen in the background". The postcard contains a logo from the Tank Destroyer Battalion with the words "Seek....Strike...Destroy".
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Correspondence for Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis
Correspondence sent through the Western Union Company on March 23, 1942. The Letter was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McGinnis from Camp Fort Wolters stating " Attempt one From Kenton unsuccessful" and " With a thousand words I could not say more or mean more, than this, happy birthday".
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Correspondence from "Grandpa Yoder"
Correspondence from "Grandpa Yoder" to Gordon Brown McGinnis from July 14, 1942.
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Gordon McGinnis's Library Card
Library card for Gordon McGinnis to be used when borrowing a book from the "Library for colored troops" at Camp Wolters, Texas.
![[L. Scott]](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_gordonmcginnispapers/1055/thumbnail.jpg "[L. Scott]")
