Arthur Anderson Papers 1941-1980

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Arthur Anderson Papers 1941-1980

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This collection contains examples of Art Anderson's commercial artwork and photography as well as materials that highlight his involvement in the Junior Naval Militia of Austin and the Austin chapter of The Retired Officers Association (TROA).

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Austin History Center , Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

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The Retired Officers Association, Austin (Tex.)

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Junior Naval Militia.

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Anderson, Arthur

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Arthur Anderson was a native Texan, as was his father James Anderson. During World War II he held many positions while in the Navy including being assigned to the 31st NCB as the head engineer in 1943. The 31st NCB was attached to the Fifth Marine Division and with the Marines he landed on Iwo Jima on D-day in 1945. While on Iwo Jima Anderson's section surveyed and designed three airstrips, occupation facilities and the road to the summit of Mount Suribachi. He is the designer and b...

Lower Colorado River Authority

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Established in 1934 by the Texas Legislature, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is a public agency and conservation and reclamation district in the ten Texas counties through which the Colorado River flows. Between 1935 and 1951 LCRA built six dams along the river above Austin to help control flooding and create a reliable water supply. Charged with the operation of energy services, water and wastewater services, parks and land, and economic and community development since 1...

Anderson, Arthur G.

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Born in Texas, artist Arthur Art G. Anderson (d. 1991) served in the Navy during World War II, during which he participated in the 5th Marine Corps division landing at Iwo Jima. Anderson is credited with creating a commemorative plaque of the division’s raising of a flag on Mount Suribachi. Following the war, Anderson lived in Austin, where he worked as a commercial artist and design engineer, most notably for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). In addition, he served as the ...