Elmer Morriss, Wounded Soldier, Oklahoma

Creator

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Identifier

20064769

Description

Elmer Morriss, a severely wounded soldier from Oklahoma, being presented a $12,083.33 check contributed by admirers. From left to right are Mrs. Carrie Collier, W. W. Woodworth, Mrs. Joy Morriss, Elmer Morriss and Mrs. Kathleen Everett. In the picture Mr. and Mrs. Morris are holding the check facing forward and smiling at each other while the others either faced them or looked at the camera. The ladies are wearing knee length dresses. Mr. Morris is wearing a shirt and pants with a jacket while Mr. Woodworth is wearing suit and tie. In the background are windows with blinds. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, March 26, 1947.

Archival Date

1947-03-25

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1963

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Morriss, Elmer; Morriss, Joy (Mrs.); Collier, Carrie (Mrs.); Woodworth, W. W.; Everett, Kathleen (Mrs.); Soldiers; War casualties; Checks; Dresses; Coats; Neckties