Camp Barkeley

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20049185

Description

The 45th Infantry Division is returning to Camp Barkeley, in Abilene, Texas, after a successful War Games. After seven weeks of war maneuvers in Louisiana, they helped push Blue Army to win the games. Two Fort Worth, Texas school girls are cheering as the convoy passed through town on the way home. The girls are left to right Miss Betty Gibson and Miss Ruth Bruckler. Miss Gibson is dressed in a collared blouse and a skirt. Her school books are tucked underneath her arm. Miss Bruckler is wearing a blouse, vest, and a striped skirt.

Archival Date

1941-10-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Gibson, Betty (Miss); Bruckler, Ruth (Miss); Camp Barkeley; Military parades & ceremonies; Military; War Games; School Girls; Vests