BG John C.L. Scribner Texas Military Forces Museum Camp Mabry • Austin, Texas NewsQuarterly Fall 2012

In this issue

3 Director’s Corner Jeff Hunt

4 Deputy Director’s Report Lisa Sharik Works Begins on New 6 19th Century Gallery Exhibit Remembering The staff and volunteers of the museum are deeply immersed in an Robert Brodkin ambitious effort to expand, modernize and revitalize the exhibits dealing with the story of the Texas Military Forces from 1823 until 1903. Spanning the era from the first militia muster in Stephen F. Austin’s colony to the 7 creation of the National Guard, this part of the museum’s story line is one Exhibits Report of the most famous and dramatic in all of American history. Although the Edward Zepeda new exhibit will occupy the same physical space as previously, the impact of the renovated gallery on visitors will be quite stunning. The target date for opening the new exhibit is mid-summer 2013. 8 Continued on page 2 Foundation Update Tim Weitz 12TH ANNIVERSARY VOLUNTEERS: The Gates 10 Bob and Jean Gates founded Upcoming Events the museum’s photo archives 12 years ago and have been and Contact Info single handily running the department with little outside 11 help and even less money Support the 19th since that time. Century Gallery Exhibit Continued on page 7 2

The gallery will feature stunning artwork, like this painting by Don Troiani. Also included are meticulously reproduced battle flags. This is the flag the Texas unit is carrying in the painting.

19th Century Gallery Exhibit, continued A great deal of research and writing of exhibit text has Palmetto Ranch. Additionally we will be displaying a dozen already been accomplished for the Texas Revolution, War reproductions of some of the most famous battle flags Between the States, Mexican War and Republic of Texas carried by Texas units during the war. These flags are sections of the gallery. In addition to these periods, we are produced by Mr. Preston Furlow of Waxahachie, Texas, and very far along on the story of the Texas Navy, the Spanish- they are truly incredible in their detail and workmanship. American War and the Philippine-American War. Some of Period photographs and sketches by newspaper war corre- these topics — such as the Republic, the Texas Navy and the spondents will be featured prominently, as will the paint- Mexican War — have never been covered in the museum’s ings of famous artist Don Troiani, Rick Reeves, Gary Zaboly, exhibits. The others have not been dealt with in a system- as well as others. atic or in-depth fashion. The TXMF Historical Foundation has also purchased some That is all about to change. The current material on the original and reproduction items for display in the new Texas Revolution will be enlarged and deepened. The space, including a circa 1840s naval gun carriage for the entire story of the Republic’s military efforts will be told, as “golden standard” cannon captured at San Jacinto and will the incredible saga of the Texas Navy during both the subsequently turned over to the Texas Navy, some repro- Revolution and the Republic. The War Between the States duction firearms for the Texas Republic exhibit and an is going to get very expansive treatment — which is original August 1861 Richmond Daily Dispatch newspaper especially apropos since we are in the midst of the for the Civil War exhibit. 150th Anniversary of that historic conflict. Fundraising is currently on-going to help pay for this Among the more innovative components of the new exhibit $200,000 effort. About half the needed monies have been will be a 6-pounder field piece in an earthen artillery raised — allowing us to purchase exhibit cases, the naval redoubt which visitors will actually get to walk into, the gun carriage, a reproduction 6-pounder gun tube and the wooden deck and gunwale of a Texas Navy ship complete first six reproduction flags. This leaves us halfway to our with cannon, and an interactive touch screen exhibit that goal and we invite you to become part of this remarkable will allow visitors to vote for or against the secession of exhibit. All donors will have their name or organization Texas in 1861. The touch screen will include period music, permanently placed in the gallery itself with an expression courtesy of the Americus Brass Band, and after a visitor of our thanks for helping the museum honor those Texans votes, they will see a panel showing the historical outcome who fought for their state and their country during the of the secession contest in Texas as well as a running total formative century of the Texas Military Forces. of how our guests have voted since the exhibit was opened. You can donate online at the museum’s website The War Between the States area will also boast accurate or mail in or drop off your donation dioramas of the battles of Sabine Pass, Galveston and at the museum using the form on page 11. 3

Director’s Corner

JEFF HUNT

Well, 2012 is fast drawing to a close Three types of new signs were in- collection of armor and artillery on and I have to say it has been a very stalled. The large green sign over exhibit outside the museum. Major busy and productive year for the Texas MoPac for 35th Street now reads Les Davis, Camp Mabry’s Garrison Military Forces Museum. Visitation Camp Mabry and 35th Street. Smaller Commander, led the charge here and over the summer was quite robust and, green signs were placed on the worked our urgent need for help in after a brief lull marking the resump- shoulder of the highway on both this regard through the chain of tion of the school year, is picking up northbound and southbound lanes command. The result is that the CSMS again. We also hosted a number of reading “Headquarters Texas National Shop on Camp Mabry has embarked large events including the Hood’s Guard” and new brown tourist attrac- on a multi-year program to refurbish Texas Brigade symposium, all of which tion signs were installed on both sides all the outdoor vehicles and artillery helped expose a larger audience to the of the highway reading “Texas Mili- pieces. Working off a priority list museum as well as bring in some badly tary Forces Museum.” All of these developed by the museum staff, the needed donation dollars. Indeed, the signs will benefit civilians and mili- fantastically talented soldiers at museum is being utilized by an tary personnel trying to find Camp CSMS will be sandblasting and ever-growing spectrum of organiza- Mabry. Just as important they will aid painting all of these artifacts in the tions both in the wider community visitors who are looking for the coming years. The first vehicle to go and within the National Guard. museum and help to raise awareness in for treatment was the M24 Chaffee Among the many fun things we get to of the museum among the hundreds light tank from World War II. These do is provide a venue for promotion of thousands of people who drive up efforts will become part of an ongoing and retirement ceremonies — which and down MoPac every day. project and by the time we get all the are always a treat for us to assist. vehicles treated, it will be time to start Great things are happening on Camp the process over again. One of the major efforts of the museum Mabry as well. Brigadier General Ken staff and the Texas Military Forces Wisian, commander of the Texas Air More work is happening inside the Historical Foundation is letting people National Guard, worked with the museum. Edward, our interns and know the museum is here and encour- museum to renovate the F86 Fighter volunteers, have put up more rails and aging them to pay us a visit. We took on the parade ground. This was new exhibit panels in the Great Hall. a long step toward elevating our something the museum had long These not only provide better security profile over the last several months by asked for, but the general made it for the artifacts, they also allow us to getting the Texas Department of happen by getting the 186th Wing to give the visitor a neater, more uniform Transportation to install signs on adopt the aircraft. Some great Texas presentation of the museum and our MoPac for both Camp Mabry and the Guard Airmen came up and spent an story. About 80% of the rail project is museum. Working through our entire week giving this historic air- now complete and we will be striving Garrison Command, the museum plane a thorough cleaning, painting to finish the rest in the coming year. advocated having the Adjutant and repair job. The result is impres- The rework of the 19th Century exhibit, General request these signs from the sive and impossible not to notice. We detailed in our lead article, is also head of TxDoT. The subsequent are now working with the general to going forward at a brisk pace and request was well received and when get the same treatment for the F4 on promises to produce the most stunning TxDoT learned that the museum had display next to the F86. exhibit in the entire museum when almost 30,000 visitors a year and that completed. 20,000 people came out to see Muster Not to be outdone by the Air Guard, Day each year, our request was quickly the Texas Army Guard is also assist- approved. ing us in maintaining the large Continued on page 6 4

Deputy Director’s Report

LISA SHARIK

Summer is over even if the weather public could enjoy the fruits of of their busy schedules to come lend in Texas hasn’t caught up yet. Our Mr. Brodkin’s efforts to preserve a hand. It was a long drive and a long busy summer schedule of tours has and share our nation’s military day of sorting and loading books and tapered off to the usual fall slowdown. history. Happily, his sister, Mrs. artifacts. By the time the museum The museum has been processing Judith Sennett, found us. When crew got the vans back to Camp a huge donation which came in she offered this stunning collection Mabry and unloaded, they had been August. Among these is one of the to the museum, we jumped at the awake for 22 hours. Beyond doubt, largest donations ever presented to opportunity and are so very glad the effort was worth it. the museum. we did! Myself, Lee Sparks, and our interns The family of Mr. Robert Brodkin Learn more about processed the over 2,500 books and of Lubbock, Texas, contacted the Mr. Brodkin on page 6. 500+ artifacts/documents/maps, etc. museum this summer. Mr. Brodkin, that were part of the Robert Brodkin who had recently passed away, was a Museum Director Jeff Hunt and Collection. About one-third of the talented and avid military historian living history volunteers Lee Sparks, items had some relevance to Texas and collector of memorabilia. After Vitalik Arctur and John Eli went to Military History or were good type his unfortunate passing, the family Lubbock and brought back two cargo samples which could be used for wanted to find a home for the trea- vans full of books and artifacts. While exhibits came into the museum’s sure trove of material he had spent a there, living history volunteer Beau collections. For those materials that life time collecting. More importantly, Henderson and former intern Mary fell outside our scope, the museum they wanted the material to remain in Scheerer — both of whom are going found homes at institutions for whom Texas and go somewhere that the to college in Lubbock — took time out these items would have a prominent

A few of the items from the Brodkin donation include:

Several World War II Army Nurse and Red Cross Uniforms Over 2,500 books, many of them unusual or hard to find copies 5

WW II era artifacts including a German canteen and US oxygen mask still in its original box

Two Japanese WWII Shin-Gunto swords and three Model 1891 Mosin-Nagants

place in their collections, such as the as the source of such a meaningful Texas Military Forces. As always we Cowley County Historical Society in enhancement to our library holdings. couldn’t manage without these Kansas, the Skaneateles Historical wonderful people and we welcome Society in New York, the Holocaust We have two new interns this fall, new volunteers; contact me by phone Museum, the National Museum of Celia Tovar and Lindsay Davis. They or email if you are interested in the Pacific War and the American Air have both settled in to working at the working at the museum. Power Heritage Museum in Midland, museum and have been a huge help to name a few. dealing with the Brodkin collection. Be sure to visit our gift shop. We The intern program continues to be continue to add new items and the The book collection contained many an enormous benefit with cataloging used books section is always a duplicate copies which have been put artifacts and staffing the museum on treasure hunt as new books are out for sale in the museum gift shop weekends. We will be looking for constantly being donated. We con- bringing in several hundred dollars spring interns soon so if you know of tinue to take donations of documents to somewhat offset the cost of the trip any students looking for an intern- and artifacts related to Texas Military to Lubbock, which was funded by the ship, have them give me a call. Forces, and Texas military history. I Texas Military Forces Historical am happy to answer any questions Foundation. The vast majority of the Our volunteers and docents are the about the donation process or the books are entering the museum’s backbone of the museum and they museum’s artifacts. You may call or library and each of them will bear a continue to work every day to edu- email me at the museum. stamp commemorating Mr. Brodkin cate the visitors on the history of the 6

Robert was born August 22, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Marjorie Brodkin. Robert was the third son of a family of three sons, to be followed by two daughters in later years. The family relocated to Syosset, Long Island, NY when Robert was almost four years old.

Robert had many interests growing up including coin collecting, carpentry, and weight lifting. He graduated from Syosset High School in 1970 and from the City University of New York, Queens College in 1978. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine) from 1978 – 1982, graduating in 1982 as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Robert served as a National Health Service Corps Officer and as a new DPM was assigned to a health clinic in Plainview, TX, a very small town in west Texas. This region had been designated as a medically under- served area by the Department of Health and Human Services, and although very different from Long Island, Robert settled in well and quickly to his new duties and environment. Robert Robert was also married in 1982, to Sarah (Sally) and he and Sally relocated from the Philadelphia area to west Texas to start their new life together. After two years in Morris Plainview, Robert and Sally moved to Lubbock where Robert started a private practice in podiatric medicine and surgery in 1984. Their family was complete with the adoption Brodkin of Eric in 1985 and over the years Rob and Sally welcomed other neighborhood boys to their home for dinner, or to stay for a month or two. Their door was always open.

1952 – 2012 Robert was a well-known and colorful figure to the residents of his neighborhood in Lubbock, the historic South Overton district. Robert was instrumental in gaining histori- cal status for this neighborhood, an endeavor begun many years ago and only recently successful due to his perseverance and powers of persuasion. Robert was a man of many talents and interests. In addition to his medical work, he rehabilitated older or damaged houses in the South Overton district using his skills at carpentry and general contracting, and was able to turn run-down houses into beautiful homes for young families. He was also an avid amateur historian, specializing in World War II militaria, and amassed a valuable and unique collection of printed material, uniforms, insignia, and other artifacts pertaining to this period. Robert’s hope was that his collection would contribute to a better understanding of this critical period of American history.

Director’s Corner, continued

Behind the scenes our library is going Sparks, one of our living history profound. We hope that you will have through a major transformation. The volunteers who is also a professional the time to visit us before 2013 be- inclusion of several thousand books librarian at the University of Texas, comes a reality and that you will join from the estate of Mr. Robert Brodkin having been plugging away at this us for the third annual Valentine’s of Lubbock, Texas, occasioned the massive endeavor for several months. Dinner Dance on February 9, 2013. In need to better organize the library, They still have a lot of work to do, but the meantime, on behalf of myself, the complete the input of all books into they’ve made great progress and when museum’s staff and volunteers as well the library database, properly label the they are done our library will be as all the fine men and women who spine of each book and cull out those thoroughly organized, focused and the work or serve at Camp Mabry, let me volumes not relevant to our story line. material within it easily searchable on wish you and your family a wonderful Since this involves dealing with an up to date database. holiday season, a Merry Christmas something like 17,000 books it is quite and a prosperous and happy New Year. an undertaking to say the least. The All in all we’ve got a lot done over the museum’s interns — Lindsay Davis last four months. The changes coming and Celia Tovar — as well as Lee in the new year will be even more 7

Exhibits Report

EDWARD ZEPEDA

Are you better off now than you were construction on the use of the exhibit case designs needed specifically for four years ago? I’ve been hearing by the public. The reinvigoration of the nineteenth century gallery. Rifles that question a lot lately and it does the nineteenth century gallery will with fixed bayonets may not be on get me thinking. Walking through include the reopening of an old the presidential agenda, but they are the galleries, the museum is so much doorway to the great hall and the on mine, so one case is specifically better off now than it was four years refashioning of the current doorway long enough for their combined ago. New roof, new sprinkler system, to the Global War on Terror exhibit. length. new storage, new gallery, new exhibit The archway will resemble the 11-foot- cases, and five years of the museum tall T-wall constructions that protect You know I get so involved in the staff, and all of this in a depressed forward operating bases in both process that I have to take a moment economy with a small but solid volun- Afghanistan and Iraq textured and to remember why we do this. Some- teer core. The place has changed painted to a concrete finish. In the times it’s just a little thing that does inside and out, with a new nineteenth same stroke that we celebrate our it. I love to show the latest gallery to century gallery on the way. past I hope to continue to honor our the soldiers that haven’t been to the present. museum. Welcome to your gallery. The first step in the physical con- The stunned expression is every- struction of the new gallery is the New mobile casework is being thing, it’s the pat on the back, it’s introduction of the new walls. The constructed by our friends at Custom affirmation, and it’s a reason to do the walls in gallery one will be 14 feet tall Creations, who constructed our next gallery. I can smile about it. It and serve to direct the flow of traffic vitrines in the GWOT gallery. lightens my heart, well and good, through the exhibit. The walls are to These new exhibit cases replicate because I can assure you that we be constructed in phases, one pair at the design themes from the War on built all that because it’s heavy as all a time to minimize the impact of the Terror exhibit as well as some new get out.

12TH ANNIVERSARY VOLUNTEERS: Continued

The Gates moved to Austin in 1955 from Northern Indiana. Bob was in the Air Force and assigned to the weather station at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Following his time in the Air Force, Bob worked for the Texas Department of Transporta- tion. He became Supervisor of Photography for the Travel and Information Division, the division responsible for Texas Highways magazine. He also was a computer systems analyst before he retired from TxDoT after 35 years.

Jean originally worked at the State Capitol (in the unfinished basement) for the Comptrollers Department as a key punch card operator. Later she worked at the Texas Employment Commission running one of their Mini-Computers.

Jean and Bob took on the task of raising their grandson, RG Gates, in 1992. It was Jean that suggested RG volunteer at the museum as high school student. This led them to the museum in 2000 as he drafted them to help with the museum’s collection of photographs. They founded the museum’s Photo Archive. Bob designed the Photo Database program. He digitizes and restores photos and Jean catalogs the photographs. They often are called on by researchers, and authors to provide pictures for private use and published works. The Gates also supply the museum gift shop with photo postcards and no cost to the museum. The museum staff would like to say a huge thank you to Bob and Jean Gates for 12 wonder- ful years, we could not manage without you and we hope you will continue to run the photo archives for many years to come. 8 From the Foundation President TIM WEITZ, JD, CAE

Girl Scout Cookies and Patron Saints

The Texas Military Forces Museum the donations received from museum gotten back to the drawing board to continues to make great strides visitors and at events like Close see what else can be done to fill coffers forward. The reports from museum Assault 1944 and the American Heroes for the museum. staff contained in this newsletter Weekend, also known as Muster Day confirm that fact and hit the highlights Weekend for those who have been So, where does that leave us? The of some of the activity that has been around for a few years. In addition, the Foundation will continue to develop taking place. The reports delivered at Foundation receives individual dona- and improve its fundraising activities. the recent Annual Meeting were tions by mail in honor of deceased A new task force dedicated entirely to entirely consistent. I am pleased to be military personnel and others, and of fundraising will be turning to its task able to say that, along with dedicated course donations come in for no as we go into 2013. We expect that the volunteers and interns, the Texas specific purpose other than to support Valentines Dinner-Dance is here to Military Forces Historical Foundation the fine work at the museum. Also of stay, as are the bread butter sources of continues to assist the museum staff in great importance are the membership revenue like smaller events and gift the incremental progress that is dues that Foundation members pay on shop sales. Still, the Foundation transforming the museum into its next an annual basis or in a lump sum for a leadership recognizes that to help meet more advanced incarnation. While the Lifetime Membership. Increasingly the immediate and long-term financial Foundation and its members help out more often, private sector organiza- needs of the museum, there must be in a number of ways, none necessarily tions holding fun runs or 5K charity something more. In every nonprofit being more important than the other, it events at Camp Mabry have been organization I have been affiliated is undeniable that funding is a signifi- contributing a portion of their pro- with, there are two “brass rings” of cant part of what the Foundation ceeds to the Foundation to support the fundraising that each group hopes to continues to do. museum. The Foundation at times catch. One is the equivalent of Girl also finds itself to be in the position to Scout Cookies; that item that no one While it is rare that the Foundation can share in select vendor proceeds for needs, but every year at about the same fully fund the larger endeavors of the such diverse events as The Hot Rod time it is an item that just about museum, it certainly has been a steady Revolution which is a great car show everyone I know is willing to splurge and substantial contributor of money periodically held on post. The recent on. It is branded to the point that it is and volunteers. Without Foundation mail-out to the Sons of Confederate immediately associated with its cause, support, the museum would often have Veterans and the United Daughters of it appeals to all ages and walks of life, to wait to complete some of the bigger the Confederacy is an example of and for some families, buying them is projects, and would likely have to another method of fundraising; in this as much an enjoyable tradition as back-burner or totally abandon some instance, with the specific goal in mind anything else. What is the museum of the smaller ones. For the role that of dedicating the funds to the 19th equivalent to the Girl Scout Cookie? I the Foundation plays in the day-to-day Century Exhibit with its emphasis on certainly don’t know, but you might. operations and long-term life of the the role of the Texas military in the Your suggestions are welcome. While museum, we can all be proud. Even War Between the States. Ambitious you’re making suggestions, feel free to so, it must be recognized that the efforts to add a fall fundraiser to target help us with the other brass ring for Foundation is of limited usefulness an audience somewhat different from nonprofit organizations — finding a if it is unable to continue to raise the Valentines Dinner-Dance culmi- “patron saint” for the museum. increasingly larger sums of money. nated this year in the form of a casino night. Unfortunately, although well A number of organizations have found When thinking of fundraising for the run and a lot of fun, it was a gamble their long-term sustainability through museum, what typically comes to mind that didn’t pay off as hoped. However, the generosity of one or two contribu- are gift shop sales and the Annual the Foundation leadership knows that tors. In some instances, the “patron Valentines Dinner-Dance along with we’re in this for the long haul, and has saint” is a corporation or business with

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From the Foundation President, continued

a connection to the nonprofit that fate or the hand of God brings the soldier on successfully without that makes it a natural supporter. In other right people together. For the Founda- one special item or that incredible cases, a well-off individual or an tion and the museum, that magic donor who wants to leave a lasting affluent family has a sentimental, moment has yet to happen. As with legacy of generosity, but given what personal, or patriotic tie to the organi- some soul mates who keep passing by has been accomplished already, just zation that creates a lasting alliance; one another, it may just take meddling imagine what the museum staff one that benefits the organization parents or a well-intended matchmaker could achieve with more. ... I believe while being a source of immense to bring them together. it would be remarkable. Feel free to satisfaction to the contributor. Find- drop a note into a museum comment ing this type of supporter is like If you have a suggestion for the “Girl box, mail us your thoughts, or looking for your soul mate. Some- Scout Cookie” or a “patron saint” for email suggestions to times you find them, and sometimes the museum, your input is most [email protected]. they find you. Sometimes a quirk of certainly welcome. We’ll of course We will be pleased to hear from you.

IN MEMORIAM: Dogtags & Dice Louis G. Richardson, 36th Infantry Division Casino Night

The Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation is pleased to note a generous in memoriam donation. It is with gratitude and appreciation that we acknowledge that the Aubrey and Joan Smelser Family of Smith- ville, Texas recently made a memorial contribution in memory of Louis G. Richardson, 36th Infantry Division, 736th Ordnance Company. This contribution was made on behalf of Mrs. Louis G. Richardson and Family, and it help preserve Louis G. Rich- ardson’s memory and that of others who have so honorably served in the Texas Military Forces. With such Congratulations and Thanks: help from supporters, the Foundation is better able to continue its ongoing Foundation Board Members Elected efforts to provide valuable assistance to the Texas Military Forces Museum Congratulations and thanks to John Eli, Susan Hall, Kathy Smelker, and Tim and continue to honor the men and Weitz for their willingness to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas women who have so faithfully served Military Forces Historical Foundation. At the recent Annual Membership their state and nation, in both peace Meeting held in October, each was elected to serve a two-year term. Tim Weitz, and war. While this acknowledge- previously appointed to serve as President for the remaining term of Immedi- ment is only a small way to recognize ate Past President Al Lloyd, was elected to serve as President for a full term. Louis G. Richardson and the contrib- They join Richard Gruetzner, Treasurer Marc Hobbs, Secretary Christine utors, it is with heartfelt appreciation Wizda, and Board members Bill Harris and Bill McMeans who will continue to that we salute Louis G. Richardson serve their staggered terms. Thanks to General R.A. Box for his prior service and say thank you for the thoughtful on the Board, and of course thanks to Colonel Al Lloyd for all he accomplished contribution. prior to his passing. Thanks to you all for your time, energy, and expertise. 10

Valentine’s Dance: February 9 Upcoming Muster Day/Texas Military Forces Open House: April 20-21 Events Close Assault 1944: May 25-26

CLOSE ASSAULT: 1944

Representatives of the San Antonio Chapter of the 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division Association, passed their colors to the safe keeping of the museum’s living history detach- ment. The passing of so many WWII veterans left the chapter without the manner to continue in operation.

Jeff McDonald talks to visitors as they get an up-close look at his World War II jeep.

Damon Lopez (left) and Gill Eastland recruit a volunteer to demonstrate the gear carried while going ashore.

Matt Rayson (medic) attends to Eric Spears during the battle. Glen Villoz demonstrates the Thompson sub-machine gun.

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