W. J. Haas

Creator

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Identifier

20058690

Description

W. J. Haas of Burleson, Texas shown with Nazi souveniers. Haas is shown standing next to a small desk covered with an array of German pistols, German daggers, a Nazi officer's cap, a Nazi flag, a "Rising Sun" flag, and a Japanese samurai sword. Mr. Haas holds the samurai sword as he looks on at the camera. He is wearing a brimmed hat with a pair of troousers and a long-sleeve shirt. The relics were sent to Haas by his sons Staff Sergeant Frank William Haas and Corporal Eugene Walter Haas.

Archival Date

1945-09-06

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1827

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Haas, W. J.; Clothing & dress; Desks; Flags; Firearms; Helmets; Memorabilia; Daggers & swords