Charles Buckner training at the Mathis Artificial Limb and Brace Company

Charles Buckner crafting an artificial leg.

Charles Buckner training at the Mathis Artificial Limb and Brace Company

Description:

Charles Buckner is a veteran of the United States Navy. He fought in Iwo Jima where he lost his leg. Mr. Buckner is currently employed with the Mathis Artificial Limb and Brace Company. He is shown participating in on-the-job training as he makes an artificial leg. Mr. Buckner is dressed in a button-up shirt and trousers.

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Topic:

Technology and Equipment, Physical Disability, Veterans and Military, Social Welfare and Employment

Keywords:

Amputees, Artificial limbs, Employment, Veterans

Persons:

Buckner, Charles

Places:

Mathis (Tex.)

Organizations:

Mathis Artificial Limb and Brace Company

Date Created:

1946-10-07

Image Type:

Black & White, Negative

Language:

English (United States)

Collection:

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection. Series 6: Negatives

Identifier:

20062742

Call Number:

AR406-6-1922

Publisher:

University of Texas at Arlington

2019-08-02

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Rights Holder:

University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections

License:

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)