The 1940 Selective Service registration affected 77,177 men in Harris County alone, and since UH enrollment drew largely from commuter students, the University experienced record growth.
Archive | Military and War
FollowUncle Sam Wants You To Support the San Jacinto Battleground
by Barbara Eaves Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
The Future of Battleship Texas
by Donald H. Fischer Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Restoring the Best View of Houston
by Larry Spasic Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Leaving Texas High and Dry: The Preservation of the Battleship Texas
by Abbie Salyers Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Driving on the Edge of Death: Arthur Joseph Jr. and the Red Ball Express
Interview by Isaac Hampton II Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Facing History-CREW: The men of the USS Texas
by Marisa C. Sanchez Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Letter from the Editor – San Jacinto
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Letter from the Editor – WWII
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The Buffalo Soldiers Museum: One Man’s Passion Creates a Legacy for African American Soldiers
To view the entire article about the Buffalo Soldiers Museum by Joe Skeen, which appeared in Houston History Volume 7, Number 2, download the pdf version.