Army Day

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20045359

Description

Thousands of civilians flocked to Camp Bowie and Camp Wolters to catch a glimpse of what the country is doing in way of national defense. Marching troops, social life, and field maneuvers made it a full day for the men in uniform and the visitors. The festivities at Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas concluded with a dinner at a downtown hotel. Pictured left to right are Brigadier General Richard Donovan, Mrs. Donovan, Brigadier General William Hood Simpson, and Mrs. Simpson. General Donovan is the VIII Corps Area Commander. He is dressed in his military uniform. Mrs. Donovan is wearing a long-sleeve blouse, skirt, and a corsage. General Simpson, the Camp Wolters commander, is dressed in his military uniform. Mrs. Simpson is wearing a dress with a short-sleeve jacket and a corsage. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, morning edition, April 8, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-04

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1250

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Donovan, Richard (Brig. Gen.); Donovan, Richard (Mrs.); Simpson, William Hood (Brig. Gen.); Simpson, William Hood (Mrs.); Military uniforms; Military officers; Dresses; Corsages; Celebrations; Dinner parties; Guests; Fort Wolters (Tex.); Armed Forces Day