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[Preliminary Cost Estimate for an Expansion of Plosser-Prince Air Academy] (open access)

[Preliminary Cost Estimate for an Expansion of Plosser-Prince Air Academy]

Preliminary cost estimate for an expansion of Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the page explaining how the estimate was based on a revised barracks plan.
Date: March 16, 1943
Creator: Harvey, Carl
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001

Interview with Master Sergeant J. O. Horn, a veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. Horn answers questions and goes into great detail about his training and experience overseas including living conditions during his time on Saipan. Horn also discusses his like back home once he was discharged from the service after the war was over.
Date: June 16, 2003
Creator: York, Ann Marie & Horn, J. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992] (open access)

[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992]

Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the July 16, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the San Antonio convention and the memorial dedication ceremony, along with a proposed dedication ceremony agenda.
Date: July 16, 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order Adjusting Maximum Rent] (open access)

[Order Adjusting Maximum Rent]

Order from the Offices of Temporary Controls and Price Administration to increase the maximum rent at a location in Sweetwater, Texas from $25 per month to $35 per month.
Date: April 16, 1947
Creator: Wright, V. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 80, Extract 2] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 80, Extract 2]

Special orders extract reassigning several Women Airforce Service Pilots to new stations and agreeing to pay them by the mile flown or to reimburse them for expenses incurred while traveling.
Date: September 16, 1944
Creator: Pinkston, Sid C. & Pinkston, Sid C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Grace Putnam Jones, 43-W-7] (open access)

[WASP Grace Putnam Jones, 43-W-7]

Printed obituary for Grace Rosanky Putnam Jones, a WASP from class 43-W-7 who had a popular fashion store in Salado, Texas. Pictures of the inside and outside of the store can be seen included.
Date: February 16, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History