April 12, 2024
Vintage WW2 Era 1943 Von Nostrands Scientific Encyclopedia Library Camp Howze TX
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Book is of historical significance as it is stamped Service Club Library Camp Howze, Texas and property of the U.S. ARMY. The book carries the citation that it meets the recommendations of the war production board to conserve paper and other critical materials as an aid to the war effort.Camp Howze, Texas, was an infantry replacement training center in Texas. The name Howze was after Major General Robert Lee Howze, a Medal of Honor recipient.Camp Howze had a capacity of 39,963 soldiers, the camp was one of the largest training centers in the country. It was responsible for the preparation of several hundred thousand soldiers. Personnel trained at Camp Howze included the 84th, 86th, and 103rd Divisions of the U.S. Army. Camp Howze was open from 1942 to 1946.Please ask any questions prior to bidding or purchasing.If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase experience, please contact us before leaving feedback allowing us the opportunity to address your concerns. Thanks for your interest and your positive feedback is appreciated.I re-purpose shipping supplies whenever possible; (boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, newspaper etc.).
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