Original 16mm film titled: James Earl Rudder, 1910-1970
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Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Original 16mm film titled: James Earl Rudder, 1910-1970
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
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Appointment to Major General.
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Certificate of award of the Legion of Merit.
88/3
Certificate from the Department of Defense for Distinguished Service.
88/4
Photocopy of a mockup of the first General James Earl Rudder Memorial Award. A note to Mrs. Margaret Rudder is written on the back.
88/5
A mock telegram from the employees of the General Land Office to Earl Rudder sent during his illness.
88/6
Honorary citizenship of the city of New Orleans.
88/7
Certificate of honorary citizenship of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
88/8
Certificate of appointment as Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas.
88/9
Certificate of award of the Legion de Honneur.
88/10
Certificate of Recognition to Margaret Rudder.
88/11
Certificate of appointment to the National Order of the Legion D'Honneur.
16mm film "Ten Men Went to War"
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Memorial Plaque Correspondence
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
89/5
Correspondence concerning a memorial plaque erected in Rudder's honor in his hometown of Eden, Texas.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Vinyl recording of "The Today Program"
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Original 16mm film titled: James Earl Rudder, 1910-1970
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Rudder scrapbook made of Battalion articles.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
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Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
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Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
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Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
90/4
Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
90/5
Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
90/6
Magazines, reports, publications, and copies of speeches given to Rudder by various people.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
83/1
Official Badge for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - 1966
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Official Badge of the State Fair of Texas - 1967
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Honorary Vice President Badge for the State Fair of Texas - 1967
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Honorary Vice President and Official Badge of State Fair of Texas - 1968
83/5
Official Badge of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - 1969
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Honorary Vice President and Official Badge of State Fair of Texas - 1969
83/7
Honor Guest Pass for the State Fair of Texas - 1969
Pennant from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Two folded American flags that had previously been used in the display at Rudder Tower.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
65/1
The National War College Diploma to James Earl Rudder
65/2
The University of Texas B.S. in Physical Education Diploma to Margaret Williamson
65/3
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Bachelor of Science to James Earl Rudder
65/4
Command and General Staff School Diploma to James Earl Rudder
65/5
The American Battle Monuments Commission Pointe du Hoc Ranger Memorial
65/6
Election List
65/7
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/8
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/9
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/10
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/11
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/12
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/13
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
65/14
8 Page Copy of the Instrument of the Japanese Surrender
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
67/1
Matted photograph of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
67/2
Economic Map of the Central Mineral Region from the Texas State Library. It is a reproduction of one produced in 1890.
67/3
Map of the proposed Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River.
67/4
Map of the proposed Iron Bridge Dam and Reservoir on the Sabine River.
67/5
Group photos of the Third Services of Supply Staff Course, from November 1942 - January 1943. Three photos in total.
67/6
Photograph of Earl Rudder with former Texas governor Price Daniel with former Chancellor Tom Harrington and Dr. E.B. Evans, then-president of Prairie View A&M.
67/7
A large photograph of James Earl Rudder.
67/8
Large, matted photograph of James Earl Rudder.
67/9
Group photograph of former President Lyndon B. Johnson's committee members for his National Advisory Commission on Rural Poverty. Dated February 15 - 18, 1967.
67/10
Charcoal and pastel sketch of Earl Rudder.
67/11
Photograph of Mrs. Margaret Rudder receiving Earl's post-humous award to the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame at Kyle Field.
67/12
Poster for the first Rudder Memorial Lecture, featuring Dr. Jacques Barzun.
67/13
A large photograph of a military procession.
67/14
A copy of gold and color etch reproduction of the flag raising at Iwo Jima, titled "So Proudly We Hail".
67/15
First of 2 print reproductions of a watercolor painting of the Rangers disembarking from the Isle of Man ferry "Ben - My - Chree IV" on D-Day.
67/16
Second of 2 print reproductions of a watercolor painting of the Rangers disembarking from the Isle of Man ferry "Ben - My - Chree IV" on D-Day.
67/17
Certificate of appointment to the rank of Chevalier to Earl Rudder.
67/18
Print reproduction of a watercolor painting titled "Pointe du Hoc".
67/19
Poster for guided boat tours of historic D-Day landing sites about the "Colonel Rudder".
67/20
Poster for an event at the Musee des Rangers celebrating the assault on Pointe du Hoc.
67/21
First of 2 posters for the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994.
67/22
Second of 2 posters for the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994.
67/23
First of 3 copies of a French poster for two-anniversary events from World War II, both featuring Rudder's Rangers.
67/24
Second of 3 copies of a French poster for two-anniversary events from World War II, both featuring Rudder's Rangers.
67/25
Third of 3 copies of a French poster for two-anniversary events from World War II, both featuring Rudder's Rangers.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
68/1
Issue of "Paris Match" magazine, documenting the 20th anniversary of D-Day. The magazine is in French. June 6, 1964
68/2
Issue of "The Saturday Evening Post" with a feature story on D-Day. March 14, 1959
68/3
Issue of "Look" magazine. November 15, 1955
68/4
Issue of "France" magazine. Winter 1993-1994
68/5
Issue of "Collier's" magazine. February 26, 1949
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Issue of The Dallas Time Herald's "Sunday" magazine, with an article on student conferences. January 20, 1963
68/7
Photocopy of a front page of The Brady Herald dated April 9, 1948.
68/8
Folder of 10 various newspapers' front pages, all covering the topic of D-Day and Rudder's role at Pointe du Hoc.
68/9
Folder of 16 various newspapers' front pages, all covering the topic of D-Day and Rudder's role at Pointe du Hoc.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Wooden map case containing a map by Brest - Quimper
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
The map dates to May 1944 and documents the French coastline near Normandy and Pointe du Hoc.
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
64/1
Hand-held American flag
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Western Union Telegram expressing concern over Rudder's condition
64/3
Base for VFW Star, compliments of Andy Borg
64/4
VFW Star, compliments of Andy Borg
64/5
American flag topper
64/6
Apollo memorabilia
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VFW flag topper
64/8
Hand-held VFW flag
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Veterans Land Board Resolution
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Appointment to Brigadier General
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Framed Memorabilia for the United States Navy Minesweeper, TIDE
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Framed photograph of the 1968 football team presenting the Cotton Bowl game ball to Rudder
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Distinguished Service Medal Certificate
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
90th Infantry Division Citation
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
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Army of Occupation Medal
54/2
European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
54/3
American Campaign Medal
54/4
American Campaign Medal
54/5
Miscellaneous Medals
54/6
D-Day Commemorative Coin
54/7
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
54/8
WWI Victory Medal
54/9
Honneur et Patrie Medal
54/10
Croix de Guerre Medal
54/11
European Veterans Association Medal
54/12
WWII Campaign and Service Victory Medal
54/13
Medal Box
54/14
Croix de Guerre Medal
54/15
Silver Star Medal
54/16
Legion of Merit Legionnaire
54/17
Purple Heart
54/18
Distinguished Service Cross
54/19
Bronze Star Medal
54/20
General James Earl Rudder Medal
54/21
Ranger Medallion Box
54/22
Legion D'Honneur Chevalier Box
54/23
Texas Heritage Foundation Medal
54/24
Distinguished Service Medal, Awarded at Ft. Sam Houston in 1967 for 35 years in the U.S. Army Reserve
54/25
Order of Leopold (Belgium)
54/26
Order of Christopher Columbus, Awarded posthumously by the Dominican Republic
Department of the Army Testimonial
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection
Distinguished Service Medal Certificate
Part of James Earl Rudder '32 Collection