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War Ration Book No. 3
Ration book issued to Marjorie N. Forester, a house wife of a soldier overseas; the front cover contains information about Forester's address, sex, weight, height, age, and occupation. This book has four sheets of stamps inserted into the middle.
Date:
1943
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Majorie Forester's War Ration Book Two]
War Ration Book Two belonging to Marjorie N. Forester of Roscoe, Texas; there are no more food stamps left in the book as they have all been used.
Date:
1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book One and Certificate of Registrar]
Ration book belonging to Marjorie Forester with a Certificate of Registrar added at the bottom of the folded document; the food stamps are attached to the bottom of the document and only five are left.
Date:
May 4, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County
Photograph of a World War II veterans memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. It reads: "Honor Roll World War II: Jose A. Alcala, Norman P. Alston, Walter P. Anderson, Jr., Robert Anthony, Odis L. Apple, Jr., James W. Barkley, Johnny C. Belt, Oscar A. Bennett, James Lee Berry, Winston J. Bradford, Arlin W. Brown, Deverle Brown, Earl A. Bryant, William R. Burkett, Earl Brown, Brown Thomas B., R. C. Chapman, Roy Clay, Jr., Valton C. Clayton, Chester V. Crain, Edward E. Davis, Neal C. Davison, Jr., Ollie G. Dismuke, Jess W. Dooley, Troy R. Dooley, Jimmie Doyle, Sie S. Edwards, Jack C. Elliston, Forest F. Gartman, Raymond George, Billy B. Gibbs, Willie E. Ingram, Leroy Giesler, James V. Gillenwater Thomas T. Gillilan, Thomas P. Glass, Ernest W. Hagar, James A. Hall, David Hanks, Alfred C. Harris, Burnhard K. Hart, Lee R. Hill, Harold G. Hudgins, Robert L. Hyde, William D. Johnson, Matias M. Juarez, Johnny M. Hurd, CHarlie H. McCormick."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County
Photograph of a World War II veterans memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. The text on the center piece reads "Honoring all who served from Nolan County and dedicated to the everlasting memory of those who sacrifice their lives of the altar of freedom in World Wars I and II. Korea. Vietnam."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County
Photograph of a World War II memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. It reads: "Honor Roll World War II: Marion William Justice, J. R. Kiser, Kenneth B. Lance, James F. Leach, Fred H. Leonard, Anton Mack, Raymond W. May, J. C. McCoy, Quinn L. McKelvey, Murl Montgomery, James W. Moor, Homer G. Neithercutt, Troy W. Norris, Philip J. Ochoa, Malcom Omar Cook, Dayton S. O'Keefe, Willie W. Oliver, James F. O'Neil, Leon Overby, William H. Pietzsch, A. J. Roy, Fred Scudday, Jr., Johnny Leon Sealy, Leroy Shifflett, John J. S. Smith, Screven Smith, Robert M. Snyder, Raymond L. Stephenson, Bill Saunders, James F. Lewallen, Aubrey T. Stewart, Willard D. Taylor, Ennis C. Vogler, James H. Walker, Jr., John E. Walker, L. H. Whittington, Enoch A. Whittington, Edward Wilkins, Jr., Charles Ray Wilkinson, Charles H. Williams, Alton B. Wilson, Speegle J. Wood, Edgar R. Woodson, Mark Yoakum, Fred P. Pipkin, Jr."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration Book Four Belonging to Majarie N. Forester]
Ration book belonging to Marjorie N. Forester of Roscoe, Texas; her signature reads: "Mrs. Wade E. Forester." There are two sheets of food stamps attached to the inside of the book, the rest have been torn out.
Date:
1943
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: War and Remembrance]
Newspaper clipping of photos and an article about efforts to memorialize female participants in World War II, continued on both sides of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women at war]
Newspaper clipping with an article giving a brief history of the WASP, their accomplishments, and current efforts to acquire veteran status.
Date:
July 31, 1977
Creator:
Kelsy, Roy & North, Don
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Form, April 25, 1944]
War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as her beneficiary.
Date:
April 25, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]
Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women, Wings and War]
Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
Date:
July 18, 1989
Creator:
Porter, Bob
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women of World War II reunited]
Newspaper clipping discussing the 1986 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
October 5, 1986
Creator:
Redden, Gail
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service]
A handwritten timeline with details of Cornelia Yerkes' service as a WASP and Red Cross worker in World War II, with details on her training, duty stations, aircraft and routes flown, and some personal details.
Date:
2000~/2009~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying in war was 'best time of her life']
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of Mary Ruth Rance as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot. The clipping also includes information about Miss Rance's training and the types of air craft she flew.
Date:
July 7, 1998
Creator:
Robb, Julia
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "War Remembered by Women Pilots"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about World War 2 and the WASP.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: World War II Women Pilots Set Reunion]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the 50th WASP Reunion and what events will take place.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Luecke, Lois
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]
Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date:
June 18, 1972
Creator:
Albuquerque Journal
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]
Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date:
August 2010
Creator:
Jordan, Melissa
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: "WASPS Inspired World War II Bomber Pilots"]
Newspaper clipping with an article of General Paul Tibbets' experience in aviation, male opinion within the military about the creation of WASP, and a brief history of WASP.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The WASP of World War II]
An article fro Aerospace Historian on the origins and life of Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II, with an introduction from aviatrix and WASP flight instructor, Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Aerospace Historian
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection]
Pamphlet from Texas Women's University advertising their Woman's Collection and describing Women Airforce Service Pilots history and the story of their militarization.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History