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[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions] (open access)

[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions]

Document entitled Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for army models AT-6C and AT-6D, navy model SNJ-5, and British models Harvard IIA and III. The booklet was intended to replace T. O. No. 01-60FE-1, dated June 25, 1942. The instructions are split into five sections: Description, Pilot Operating Instructions, Flight Operating Data, Emergency Operating Instructions, and Operational Equipment. There is also an appendix for terms and operating charts.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince, August 5, 1942] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Olin to the Defense Plant Corporation discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation discussing previous correspondence received April 3, 1943, informing the Defense Plant Corporation that they need more information in order to protect their legal rights moving forward in the termination of their contract.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1]

Official notice from Colonel John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a how to complete requisitions.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Chambers, John S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business and Legislation Report, Confidential Analysis and Recommendations for Members] (open access)

[Business and Legislation Report, Confidential Analysis and Recommendations for Members]

Business and Legislation report from the Research Institute of America containing a confidential analysis and recommendations for its members. The report contains an outline for dealing with inflation and instructions for operation under a new tax law.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: Cherne, Leo M.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2]

Letter from Colonel John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a submission of requisitions.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Chambers, John S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Monroe to Joe B. Plosser, May 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from C. A. Monroe to Joe B. Plosser, May 5, 1943]

Letter from C. A. Monroe to Joe B. Plosser discussing Burbank State Bank's congratulations on Plosser and Prince's recent acquittal in court as well as a recent payment of $200 made to the bank.
Date: May 5, 1943
Creator: Monroe, C. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #7, October 5]

Army Air Forces student weather map #7 for October 5, 1944, Time 0130C. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars: locate and color pressure centers, hazards, and precipitation." There is another map on the back of the page titled "Civil Aeronautics Administration Federal Airways Communication Stations" and includes a list of said stations.
Date: October 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker] (open access)

[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]

Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Franklin Delano Roosevelt Portrait]

Photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. On the back is a note; "Friend, I hope you enjoy the enclosed photo of my father, which was taken June 5, 1944 at the White House...it comes from the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Library. Jim Roosevelt."
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman, Men, and Dog in a Library]

Photograph of an unidentified woman and two men wearing military uniforms and a dog in what appears to be a library inside a Quonset hut. One man is sitting in an armchair reading a book on the far left, the woman is standing behind a table looking down at a book in the center, and the dog and other man are sitting in chairs on both sides of the table. There are bookshelves filled with books, a lamp, and two windows visible in the background.
Date: October 5, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Mary Petry, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Mary Petry, February 5, 1945]

Letter from Ruth Mary Petry apologizing to a member of the Order of Fifinella organization for the delay in sending their membership card and updating them about the status of their newsletter.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Petry, Ruth Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker, October 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker, October 5, 1943]

Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker discussing the applicant interview details and height requirements for the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program.
Date: October 5, 1943
Creator: Howard, Maxine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. McKaughan to R. T. Rance, October 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. McKaughan to R. T. Rance, October 5, 1943]

Letter from R. E. McKaughan to R. T. Rance informing him of how much they appreciated having Mary R. Rance at Avenger Field as a WASP trainee and indicating that she received excellent training designed by experienced Air Force veterans.
Date: October 5, 1943
Creator: McKaughan, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Royal Air Force to Mickey McLernon, January 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the Royal Air Force to Mickey McLernon, January 5, 1943]

Letter from the Royal Air Force to Mickey McLernon inviting her to a dinner and dance.
Date: January 5, 1943
Creator: Royal Air Force
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, January 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, January 5, 1943]

Letter from Captain Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the Christmas gift and telling her that he proposed to his girlfriend.
Date: January 5, 1943
Creator: Kuenning, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, November 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, November 5, 1943]

Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon about getting his physical exam and his arrival to Texas.
Date: November 5, 1943
Creator: Thompson, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, October 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, October 5, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon inviting her to an event.
Date: October 5, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly and anticipation of becoming an upperclassman.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon, May 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon, May 5, 1942]

Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon thanking them for their past hospitality.
Date: May 5, 1942
Creator: Fan, Floyd E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History