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[Clipping: "Woman Recalls World War II Pilot Days"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Ruth Florey's and Clinnie Lovvorn's service with the WASP.
Date:
April 6, 1975
Creator:
Borden, Robert C.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Midland and Ector Counties
Directory of the men and women from Midland and Ector Counties, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George P. Lawley, November 3, 1973
Interview with George P. Lawley, an Army WWII veteran and POW from Odessa, Texas. Lawley discusses his time with the so-called "Lost Battalion" on Java and his experiences as a Japanese prisoner-of-war, including: joining the National Guard in 1940 and training, deployment for East Asia with 2nd Battallion, 131st Field Artillery Regiment; diversion to Java at the start of the war; the Japanese attack and his unit's capture; and his experiences in internment and labor at Tanjong Priok in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Thanbyuzayat and several camps on the Burma Railway, and near Nagasaki.
Date:
November 3, 1973
Creator:
Teague, William J. & Lawley, George P.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett]
Filled in and graded answer sheet for a test taken by Horace E. Bartlett, along with a blank student progress sheet, a book order form, and a list of books available to purchase from Maxwell Air Force Base. These are paired with an envelope addressed to Bartlett in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
October 1, 1957
Creator:
Bartlett, Horace E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP flew every military aircraft]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilots member, Florene Watson who was one of the few women to fly every military air craft used.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Thomas, Les
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Beagle and Jerry Debenport to Major T. N. Carswell - August 30, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. H. Beagle - President and Jerry Debenport - Manager, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Odessa, Texas, dated August 30, 1941. Invitation issued to Major Carswell and his men of the Texas Defense Guard to attend the REGIONAL REVIEW, INSPECTION and BARBEQUE in Odessa, Texas. "A genuinely cordial and typical WEST TEXAS WELCOME awaits you !"
Date:
August 30, 1941
Creator:
Beagle, H. H. & Debenport, Jerry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Militarization Scrapbook]
Scrapbook filled with papers, clippings, newsletters, and pamphlets discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots program and the fight for WASP militarization after World War II.
Date:
November 3, 1986
Creator:
Florey, Ruth Underwood & Deaton, Leoti
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker - May 8, 1941]
A letter written to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 8, 1941. Carswell advises Knickerbocker of his being assigned the tentative inspector for the units composing the 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, and requests Knickerbocker write with the time and arrangements for the inspection.
Date:
May 8, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker - May 21, 1941]
A letter written to Major Knickerbocker--Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 21, 1941. Carswell advises Knickerbocker of his inspection plans adding, in a postscript, that he will also inspect Battalion Hdqrs. Staff on June 2, if convenient.
Date:
May 21, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1941]
A letter written to Major Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Battalion T.D.G., Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding, 34th Battalion T.D.G., Odessa, Texas, dated May 16, 1941. Knickerbocker confirms a preferred inspection date due to both the First Sergeant and Company clerk of the company are to be inducted into the regular army early in June.
Date:
May 16, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 24, 1941. Knickerbocker confirms that transportation from Odessa to McCamey will be furnished.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Bn.,TGD, Odessa, Texas, dated June 5, 1941. Knickerbocker expresses his appreciation for the manner and attitude shown by Carswell during the Induction Inspection and compliments the talk he made describing it as very effective.
Date:
June 5, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major A. B. Knickerbocker - June 26, 1941]
A letter written to Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated June 26, 1941. Carswell confirms with Knickerbocker their telephone conversation regarding the inspection of the Brownfield Unit asking for notification when Seagraves is ready for inspection.
Date:
June 26, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker - September 2, 1941]
A letter written to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Texas Defense Guard, 10th Battalion, dated September 2, 1941. Carswell compliments the arrangements made by Knickerbocker for the Regional Review and provides a list of the names of his men planning to attend: Captain Slagel and Company D, Colorado City; Captain D. F. Morris and Company E, Albany; Companies A and B from Abilene represented by Captains Warren and Blankenship; the Headquarters Staff represented by Lieut. Alvis, Lieut. Shaw and Captain Pritchard.
Date:
September 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander, 10th B.N, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 19, 1941. Schedule listing possible dates for the inspection of the 34th Battalion of the Texas Defense Guard.
Date:
May 19, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 22, 1941. Knickerbocker finalizes the inspection dates. Carswell handwrites notation that he wrote to Knickerbocker on May 13, 1941 to inquire if transportation is to be provided to McCamey.
Date:
April 22, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Commanding 34th Battalion, Odessa, Texas, dated August 25, 1941. The Commander of the 34th Battalion invites Carswell and the 10th Battalion to attend the Regional Review, requests a response regarding number of participants to expect and advises Carswell retain the enclosed Schedule of Events, Requests, and Map. Enclosures include: Tentative Schedule of Events for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade, Review and Barbecue to be held Sunday, September 7, 1941; Special Request No. 1 requesting that Commanders and Officers attend gathering to become aquainted and the luncheon following; Special Request No. 2 requesting the officers from each unit attend the meeting where they will receive detailed instructions of the schedule of events; TEXAS DEFENSE GUARD 34th Battalion Headquarters, ODESSA, TEXAS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAPS; Map for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade in downtown Odessa, Texas. Details the location of units in line of march, in columns of 3.
Date:
August 25, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain A. H. Dennison to Major Thos. N. Carswell - November 7, 1941]
A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Abilene, Texas, from A. H. Dennison, Captain, Inf. 34th Battalion Staff, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated November 7, 1941. Dennison acknowledges his receipt of the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day program but declines the invitation due to previous arrangements.
Date:
November 7, 1941
Creator:
Dennison, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]
A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.
Date:
May 22, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major Ed Riedel, Captain W. D. McKinley, Commanders Companies "A" and "B", 11th Battalion - June 19, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, Major Ed Riedel, Comdg. 11th Bn., Capt. W. D. McKinley Adj. 11th Bt. and to Commanders of Companies "A" and "B", 11th Bn., from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated June 19, 1941. INSPECTION LETTER NO. 65. Inspection guideline. Inspection to be made by Major T. N. Carswell.
Date:
June 19, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tank on Street
Negative of a U. S. Army tank rolling down a street lined with families for a military parade in Odessa, Texas in 1956.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Military Parade
Negative of a U. S. Army personnel carrier rolling down a street lined with families for a military parade in Odessa, Texas in 1956.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History