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[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]
Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date:
September 12, 1943
Creator:
Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Avenger Field Yearbook, 318th AAFFTD Class 43-W-6 and 43-W-7
Book documenting the 43-W-6 and 43-W-7 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]
A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date:
February 6, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]
An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
Date:
May 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
Date:
June 11, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date:
December 26, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of the First Baptist Church (Brownwood, Texas)
Written history of the First Baptist Church of Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Cox, Mrs. J. A.; Camp, D. S. & Andrews, E. W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1943 to 1944 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Book Reviews in Art." Included were clippings and catalogs of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and clippings about an Annual art and Hobby Show. One section includes clippings about army artists.
Date:
1943/1944
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Totem, Yearbook of McMurry College, 1941
Yearbook for McMurry College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the college, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1941
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Totem, Yearbook of McMurry College, 1940
Yearbook for McMurry College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the college, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1940
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Totem, Yearbook of McMurry College, 1942
Yearbook for McMurry College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the college, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1942
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1942
Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 2, April 1946
Bi-monthly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
April 1946
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, Ferburary, 1946
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members. "Page 2" is handwritten in pen on the cover and items on page two are circled in pen.
Date:
February 1946
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, February 1946
Bi-monthly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
February 1946
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]
A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date:
February 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1947
Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1941. Davis asks Carswell to write or wire his Senator in reference to the liquor traffic bringing pressure to defeat the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. W. D. Bradfield as Chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Davis advises Carswell that they are making a move on June 8 to get war time prohibition on the July Primary ballot and warns to keep mum until it is presented to the Democratic Committee. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by Carswell: Col. Finch, Maj. Bolling, W. Skinner.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1948
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1947
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Trail, Yearbook of Daniel Baker College, 1941
Yearbook for Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas includes photos of and information about the college, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 32, Ed. 1, Friday, May 26, 1944
Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
May 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History