About This Object
- Boots made of straw for use in the arctic during World War II.
Curious Facts
During WW II, 18 Baylor men founded the Baylor Wings Club to boost the moral of Baylorites in the military. The club sent newsletters to its 3,000 members around the world. Members sent souvenirs, such as these boots, back to the Baylor to adorn the club's room on campus.