urn:taro:tamu.cush.00140 Inventory of the Colonel Dorris A. Hanes Papers: 1942-1943. Finding aid prepared by Rebecca Hankins. Cushing Memorial LibraryTexas A & M University

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2003 Finding aid encoded by Kimberly Damron in EAD Version 2002 as part of the TARO project. July 2004. Finding aid written inEnglish. Descriptive Summary and Abstract Cushing Memorial Library

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Hanes, Colonel Dorris A. Inventory of the Colonel Dorris A. Hanes Papers: 1942-1943. .25 linear ft. The Colonel Dorris A. Hanes collection is comprised of photographs, correspondence, memos, and other communication about Colonel Hanes’ duties. Dorris A. Hanes was a colonel in the U.S. Army and served as head of military supply operations at Stanley Warehouse, G-14, on Dock Rd, in Liverpool, England, during World War II, 1942-1943. Ragan MSS 00140 English. Biographical Note

There is very little biographical information on Colonel Hanes in these papers. His rank designation was 05198, Quarter Master Commander (QMC). Hanes also was reassigned in 1943 to be Commanding Officer, General Depot G-45. Letters written to Colonel Hanes indicate that he was married to Mary Evelyn, living in Washington, D.C.

Scope and Content Note

The Colonel Dorris A. Hanes (1942-1943) collection is divided into five series. The papers also contain an audit of the Stanley Warehouse. Photographs also include interior and exterior shots of Stanley Warehouse and additional photos of military personnel.

Of special note are photographs of a visit to inspect the facilities and visit troops by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. There are two photographs of Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by Colonel Dorris A. Hanes, speaking with African American soldiers.

A photographer identified as Ingledew in Liverpool, England, 1942, took a majority of the photographs and many have a series numbers written on the back. Many of the photographs identify individual soldiers by name and their hometowns. Hometowns include Chicago and Springfield, IL, Winthrop, MA, Passaic, New Jersey, New York City, Cuero and San Antonio, TX and West Virginia.

Note that although photographs with Eleanor Roosevelt have her name spelled incorrectly, the finding aid uses the correct spelling. Other names are spelled one way on the back of the photograph and differently in the front captions. Information about photos is typed on the back and handwritten on the front. Finding aid attempts to duplicate information as written including grammatical and punctuation errors. The exception is in the originals inconsistent and confusing use of primarily upper case letters. An attempt was made to make this more uniform in the finding aid by using both upper and lower case letters.

Organization of the Papers

This collection is organized into 5 series:

Series 1. Correspondence, 1942-1943. Series 2. Journal/Diary, 15 July 1942-18 December 1943. Series 3. Stanley Warehouse Records,1942-1943. Series 4. Miscellaneous speech, undated. Series 5. Photographs (5), Eleanor Roosevelt-Images are all measured in inches- Nov. 1942. Access

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Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Names Hanes, Dorris A Roosevelt, Eleanor Subjects World War II--War--United States African Americans-- Military Soldiers--World War II Military--Warehouses Places Stanley Warehouse (Liverpool, England) Liverpool, England Provenance

Source unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Rebecca Hankins in August 2003.

Detailed Description of the Collection Series 1. Correspondence, 1942-1943. 1/1 Personal Correspondence to Dorris A. Hanes, 1942-1943 . Series 2. Journal/Diary, 15 July 1942-18 December 1943 1/2-1/3 Dorris A. Hanes-Quartermaster Journal/Diary, July 15, 1942- December 18, 1943. Series 3. Stanley Warehouse Records, 1942-1943. 1/4 Business memos to Dorris A. Hanes, 1942. 1/5 Functions and duties of officers of General Depot G-14, January 6, 1943. 1/6 Colonel Dorris A. Hanes reassignment papers, January 6, 1943. 1/7 Stock records audit, January 16, 1943. 1/8 Colonel Dorris A. Hanes certificate of non-debt to US, July 1, 1943. Series 4. Miscellaneous Speech, undated. 1/9 Handwritten speech by unknown person-discusses the evolving war with Germany. The speech also discusses the successes of the United States, England, and Russia against Germany, their common enemy in World War II, undated. Series 5. Photographs, Images are all measured in inches, 1942. 1/10 Photographs (5), Eleanor Roosevelt-Images , Nov. 1942.

10 x 8, B/W, information on verso reads 162-00-42-17 8 Nov 42 Ingledew. Liverpool. England. Mrs. Roosevelt chatting with Trooper; Tech. 5th Gr. John McKinney, Med. Det., Mrs. Roosevelt, Maj. G.W. Bennett, Col. D. A. Hanes, QMC Caption reads “ Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt talking to coloured soldier during inspection of “Days Camp”

10 x 8, B/W, information on verso reads 162-00-42-11 8 Nov 42 Ingledew. Liverpool, England. Mrs. Roosevelt chatting to a colored trooper regarding conditions about England. L to R Colored troop, Mrs. Roosevelt, Col. D.A. Hanes. QMC. Caption reads “ Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt, Colonel D.A. Hanes- Stanley Warehouse - Nov. 1942”

8 x 6, B/W, caption reads “ Nov. 1942. Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt-Miss Thompson (Her secretary) Col. D.A. Hanes – Inspection tour”

9 ¾ x 8, B/W, information on verso reads 162-00-42-13 8 Nov 42 Ingledew. Liverpool. England. Completing inspection of warehouse. L. to R. (in jeep) Mrs. Roosevelt, Gen Davison, CG. WBS, Col. D.A. Hanes, QMC. Caption reads “ Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt Driving through Stanley warehouse. Nov. 1942”

10 x 8, B/W, information on verso reads 162-00-42-15 8 Nov 42 Ingledew. Liverpool. England. Arrival of Mrs. Roosevelt at camp. L to R: Lt. G.E. Patterson, ADC., Gen. Davison, CG WBS, Mrs Roosevelt, Col. D.A. Hanes, QMC. Caption reads “ Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt-General D. Davidson- Col. D.A. Hanes. During Mrs. Roosevelt inspection tour-November 1942”

1/11 Photographs (4), Colonel Dorris A. Hanes-group photos-10 x 8-B/W-Images are all measured in inches, December 1942 .

Information on verso reads ETO-SOS-42-656 Caption reads “ Colonel D.A. Hanes – Mrs. J. Rose-Driving through Stanley Warehouse Liverpool-Dec. 1942” (riding in Jeep)

Information on verso reads ETO-SOS-42-671 Caption reads “Part of office of 9-14-Liverpool- Col. D. A. Hanes-Cap J. Berman-Dec. 1942”

Information on verso reads ETO-SOS-42-672 Caption reads “ Colonel D. A. Hanes –Mr. Ashcroft - Mrs. J. Rose at open storage Liverpool know as “Blitz Park” December 1942”

Information on verso reads ETO-SOS-42-673 Caption reads “ Col. D. A. Hanes- Mrs. J. Rose (driver) & other officers inspection tour. Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool-9-14-Dec. 1942” (riding in Jeep)

1/12 Photographs, Colonel Dorris A Hanes-outdoor group photos-5 x 3, B/W-Images are all measured in inches (3), 1942.

Men in Jeep and outside of Central Offices

Jeep (empty) and men outside of Central Offices

1/13 Photographs, Col. Dorris A. Hanes-group shots of soldiers and civilians-8 x 6, B/W-Images are all measured in inches (3), 1942.

4 soldiers and 3 civilians in front of S. Laurence Hall (3 women and 4 men) Colonel Dorris A. Hanes is standing second from the right.

11 people, soldiers and civilians in front of S. Laurence Hall, Colonel Dorris A. Hanes is standing on step with stick.

Large group of soldiers and civilians in front of S. Laurence Hall, males and females. Colonel Dorris A Hanes is on the steps.

1/14 Photographs, Office in the Stanley Warehouse- Liverpool, England-Images are all measured in inches- (3), December 1942 .

9 ¾ x 7 ½, B/W, information on verso reads ETO-SOS-42-670 Caption reads “Part of office of General Depot-9-14-Liverpool-Dec. 1942”

9 ½ x 7 ¾, B/W, information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-106 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG. C. General view of office at warehouse. Office. Confidentially Warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool.

9½ x 7 ¾, B/W, information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-107 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. General view of office at warehouse. Confidentially Warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “Office in Stanley Warehouse. Lt. Hickey & Lt. Wallace & civilian personnel”

1/15 Photographs, Stanley Warehouse, Liverpool, England-9 ½ x 7 11/16, B/W-Images are all measured in inches- (6), 1942.

Front image list names, information on verso reads “ ETO-BS-42-96; Photographer: Ingledew; Pvt. Charles Kahler, West (not legible) West Va. Examining location booth in warehouse. The board enables one to locate members on duty in warehouse. Confidential Pvt Kahler is a member of the Quartermaster Corps, G-14, Stanley Warehouse, Dock Road, Liverpool, Eng.”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-104 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Boggies in key of warehouse transporting goods to truck. Confidentially Warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “ Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool-Depot 9-14”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-99 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Photo shows men loading truck at warehouse in England. Confidentially Warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “Lift in Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-101 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. L-R. Pvt. J.N. Cohen of New York City, Lt. F.D. Hickey of Winthrop, Mass. Checking stores of sweet potatoes in warehouse. Confidentially Pvt. N.N. Cohen and Lt. F.D. Hickey are members of G-14, Q.M.C. The warehouse is Stanley on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “ Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool General Depot”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-97 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Maj Ray G Barns of Springfield, Ill. assisting T/5 Cliff Printz of San Antonio, Tex. removing medical chest from stack in warehouse. Confidentially Maj Barns belongs to G-14 medical section also T/5 Cliff Printz, at Stanley Warehouse, Dock Rd., Liverpool, England. Caption reads “Medical Department. Stanley Warehouse-Major Barnes”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-103 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Lt. S.M. Wallace of Cuero, Tex., & S. SGT. Harold E. West of Chicago, Ill. examine shoes in warehouse annex. Confidentially Lt. S.M. Wallace & S. SGT. Harold E. West belong to G-14 Q.M.C. The warehouse is Stanley Warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “Annex of Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool”

1/16 Photographs, Jeep in Stanley Warehouse-9 ½ x 7 11/16-B/W B/W-Images are all measured in inches-Liverpool, England, (3), 1942.

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-100 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. L-R. Lt. S.M. Wallace of Cuero, Tex., Lt. Saul C. Siegendorf, Passaic, New Jersey, Lt. F. D. Hickey of Winthrop, Mass., Capt. J Breman of San Antonio, Tex. with converted jeep used for traveling in warehouse. This will fit in elevator. Confidentially Lt. Wallace, Lt. Siegendorf, Lt. Hickey, & Capt. Breman are members of G-14, Q.M.C. The warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd. Liverpool. Caption reads “Captain Berman-Lt. Hickey. Lt. Sigindorf. Lt. Wallace-At Stanley Warehouse”

Information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-105 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Lt. F.D. Hickey of Winthrop, Mass. & J.N. Cohen of New York City, with boxes of stuff stored in warehouse. Confidentially Lt. F.D. Hickey and Pvt. J.N.Cohen are members of G-14, Q.M.C. Warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. Caption reads “ Stanley Warehouse. Liverpool-Lt. Hickey Driving through on “Jeep”

Information on verso reads ETO SOS-42-657. Caption reads “ Stanley Warehouse-Liverpool”

1/17 Photographs, Exterior photos of Stanley Warehouse, Liverpool, England B/W-Images are all measured in inches- (2), 1942.

9 ½ x 7 11/16, B/W, information on verso reads ETO-WBS-42-102 23 Dec. 1942 Photographer: Ingledew, USA SIG.C. Loading barges in canal to transport goods to ships. Confidentially The warehouse is Stanley warehouse on Dock Rd., Liverpool. caption reads “ Stanley Warehouse. Liverpool-General Depot 9-14”