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[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923]
Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine discussing the recent heavy rains and plans to visit the South West. The hand-colored photo image on the front of the card is of a military encampment with groups of men seated in grass amidst tents, with the title, "Delivering a Lecture at Military Training Camp." 1917 is written in pen on the image.
Date:
April 11, 1923
Creator:
Frits
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942]
Recommendation letter from Otto Koecher discussing Eleanor McLernon's loyalty to the United States and war effort.
Date:
August 4, 1942
Creator:
Koecher, Otto E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]
Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date:
August 10, 1942
Creator:
Hoffman, George A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942]
Recommendation letter from Frank W. Falk discussing Eleanor McLernon's responsibility and character.
Date:
July 8, 1942
Creator:
Falk, Frank W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]
Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date:
October 8, 1945
Creator:
Chamberlain, Margaret L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards, May 22, 1944]
Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards discussing how the U.S. Army split up she and a group of other female pilots. She mentions that they fly BT-14 planes, give instruction to flight cadets, and are supposed to be trained to fly B-26 planes soon. At the top left of the first page, there is a small, printed illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella
Date:
May 22, 1944
Creator:
Duren, Doris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milo K. Roth to Sweetwater Club Members]
Photocopy of a letter from Milo K. Roth to Sweetwater Club members discussing a contest for a position called Victory Commander, the Sweetwater USO's Sweetheart for the WASP members.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Roth, Milo K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maggie Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards]
Letter from Margaret "Maggie" Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards discussing her experience in WASP flight school so far.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Chamberlain, Margaret L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Transcontinental and Western Air Incorporated to Suzette Van Daell, March 1, 1945]
Letter from Director R. C. Oberdaun of the Industrial Relations division of Transcontinental and Westtern Air, Inc to Suzette Van Daell offering her a job at the company.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Oberdahn, R. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell, January 20, 1945]
Letter from Personnel Correspondent Grace L. Russel from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell discussing her recent inquiry about possibly employment. It includes several pages listing the various employment opportunities as well as an employment application for Miss Van Daell to fill out and submit should she be interested in a position. It also includes the envelope the letter was enclosed in.
Date:
January 20, 1945
Creator:
Russell, Grace L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Navy Department to Suzette Van Daell, June 26, 1944]
Letter from Ensign Gertrude Carroll Moore of the Navy Department, Office of Naval Officer Procurement to Suzette Van Daell discussing the possibility of Miss Van Daell joining the United States Naval (Women's) Reserve, also known as WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. The letter is followed by a list of questions Miss Van Daell might have about the WAVES program, which she can fill out and send back to the Navy Officer Procurement Office. It also contains two envelopes, one addressed from the Navy Department to Sue Van Daell, the other from the Navy Department to the Women's Reserve Department
Date:
June 27, 1944
Creator:
Moore, Gertrude Carroll
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, March 17, 1943 #2]
Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the attached original estimates from Alston Construction Company
Date:
March 17, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels, July 15, 1943]
Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels discussing data requested in previous correspondence.
Date:
July 15, 1943
Creator:
McKenna, William C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Volandt to Charles A. Prince, February 26, 1943 #1]
Letter from W. F. Volandt to Charles A. Prince discussing discussing the training regimen and hourly tuition rates for the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
February 26, 1943
Creator:
Volandt, W. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Irby and Dineen, May 24, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Irby and Dineen discussing the payment of $1,972.80 for Irby's invoice for reporting Case Number 1718 in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Harris to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, April 3, 1943]
Letter from P. Harris to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a recent visit by Plosser and Prince to the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date:
April 3, 1943
Creator:
Harris, P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy, January 12, 1942]
Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a recent dispatch order, Serial No. 102114, from The Bureau of Aeronautics to The Commandant, Eleventh Naval District.
Date:
January 12, 1942
Creator:
Plosser-Prince Air Academy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942]
Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date:
May 21, 1942
Creator:
Smith, L. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Carl Barnes, May 24, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Carl Barnes discussing an enclosed letter of recommendation for Mr. Barnes.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, March 17, 1943 #1]
Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing two applications for contract work to construct expansion facilities for Plosser-Prince Air Academy, one from Alston Construction Company and the other from Carl Harvey.
Date:
March 17, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943]
Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the termination of the contract between them and the War Department, effective April 3, 1943.
Date:
April 5, 1943
Creator:
Snyder, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince, August 5, 1942]
Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing his intention to repair a broken dishwasher later that day. He also writes that he will send two coffee urns in pristine condition to Prince once Steffen returns to Los Angeles.
Date:
August 5, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Mayhall to Plosser and Prince, April 24, 1942]
Letter from C. L. Mayhall to Plosser and Prince discussing a recent meeting between one Mr. C. C. Jones and Plosser-Prince and a possible contract between the Col-Tex Refining Company and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
April 24, 1942
Creator:
Mayhall, C. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to George Greaves, May 24, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Wing Commander George Greaves discussing previous correspondence from April 22, 1943. Plosser attaches three letters of recommendation to the letter, as requested, and expresses his relief that Greave's family has been reunited.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History