Patton Fund

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20038715

Description

The $1,000 bill for Lieutenant General George S. Patton to wave when he enters Berlin, Germany, was raised in 12 days by readers of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Shown is a reproduction of the Star-Telegram check representing the testimonial fund.

Archival Date

1944-10-05

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-625

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Patton, George S. (Lt. Gen.); Checks; Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Fund raising; Continental National Bank of Fort Worth