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Aspirin wrapper

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Brown paper wrapper with the word "Aspirin" handwritten on one side. Colonel James C. Hughes acquired the aspirin while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Bamboo sandals

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Pair of natural fiber sandals. The strap on one of the sandals has been repaired with a piece of army green cotton fabric. Colonel James C. Hughes acquired the sandals while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Asian clogs

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Pair of Asian clogs with wooden soles. The soles are caved in a single piece and have low heels. Black leather strap across the instep. Owners initials are carved into the soles. Colonel James C. Hughes acquired the clogs while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Geta

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Pair of geta (traditional Japanese footwear). Flat wooden sole on two raised narrow wooden platforms, one at heel and the other at ball of foot. Sole is pierced with three holes through which are threaded a V-style toe thong. Col. James C. Hughes acquired the geta while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Razor

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Col. James C. Hughes acquired this razor while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Gear bag

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Olive green cotton bag with flap closure. Hand lettered "H" characters on front and back of bag; Japanese characters handprinted on back. The bag belonged to Colonel James C. Hughes, whom the Japanese held as a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II. Hughes had few possessions while in the camps; this bag was among them. He used it to carry his cup, bowls, and other personal items. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. In 1942, he was captured by the Japanese on the Bataan peninsula and spent the next 41 months in various Japanese POW camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Eyeglasses

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Pair of eyeglasses in a protective case. Col. James C. Hughes wore these eyeglasses while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Knife

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Simple homemade knife constucted of a razor blade mounted in a wooden handle. Col. James C. Hughes made or acquired the knife while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Knife

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Simple homemade knife constucted of a razor blade mounted in a wooden handle. Col. James C. Hughes made or acquired the knife while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Prisoner 56 patch

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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White cotton patch with black numbers and Japanese characters embroidered on one side. Col. James C. Hughes wore this patch while being held as a Prisoner of War in the Philipines during World War II. Hughes served in the United States Army. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese Prisoner of War camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Prisoner 56 patch

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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White cotton patch with numbers and Japanese characters printed in black on one side. Col. James C. Hughes wore this patch while being held as a Prisoner of War in the Philipines during World War II. Hughes served in the United States Army. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese Prisoner of War camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Garrison cap

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Khaki-colored cotton garrison cap. Col. James C. Hughes wore this cap while serving in the United States Army during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Sewing kit

July 11, 2015, 6:19 am
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Green cotton sewing kit. The interior pockets of the kit hold two spools of thread and a threaded needle. Colonel James C. Hughes used this sewing kit while being held as a Japanese Prisoner of War during World War II. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1888, Hughes served in the Mexican Border Conflict, World War I, and World War II. During the latter conflict, he commanded a Philippine regiment (Filipino soldiers led by American officers), which surrendered in 1942 on the Bataan peninsula. Hughes spent the next 41 months in various Japanese P.O.W. camps. The number "56" on this kit refers to the prisoner number Hughes wore between 1942 and 1943 while in Karenko, a camp for high-ranking officers in Taiwan. He was liberated by Russian forces at Camp Hoten, Manchuria, in 1945. Hughes died in 1964 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company's Advertisement

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This photograph shows a painting of a Native American wearing a breastplate with full headdress advertising the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company's Indian de tour through the Southwest.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway's steam locomotive 5012

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This is a photograph of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway's steam locomotive #5012 with E. B. freight (fruit express) near Abo, New Mexico.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company's Corwith Yards, Chicago, Illinois

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This aerial photograph shows the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company's Corwith Yards in Chicago, Illinois. The facility had a thirty-two automatic retarder yard, three freight houses, a diesel shop, a piggyback facility and terminal yard offices.
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Bone Tool

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This bone tool was recoveered from the Kraus site, 14EL313, in Ellis county during the 2015 Kansas Archeology Training Program. It is possibly some type of multi-purpose tool, though its specific function is unknown. It was made from a fragment of an animal's long bone. The Kraus site is a Keith Phase occupation in western Kansas.
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Ironstone Plate

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This portion of an ironstone plate was recovered from the Quindaro town site and reconstructed by archeologists. The oriental flowblue pattern dish was manufactured by Podmore, Walker and Co of Tunstall, England.
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Dart Projectile Point

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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This corner notched dart projectile point was recovered from excavations at 14EL313 in Ellis county. The occupation site, excavated at the 2015 Kansas Archeology Training Program, recovered many arrow points, but only this single dart point. The Kraus site is part of the Keith Phase occupation in western Kansas which dates between 500 and 1100 CE.
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Projectile Point Preforms

July 18, 2015, 7:23 am
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These two thin preforms are in the final manufacturing stage before finishing them into arrow points. They were recovered from excavation at the Kraus site in Ellis County during the 2015 Kansas Archeology Training Program. The Kraus site is a late Keith Phase (1500 to 900 years ago) occupation site.
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