Texas: Cline Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Cline, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, borders between counties, ranches, water bodies, and landmarks. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights and includes red overprint of road classification. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Ericson, W. T.; Johnson, H. F.; Holder, C. C.; Hass, R. C.; Parker, C. H. & Tingey, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943] (open access)

[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943]

A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The correspondence is addressed to Hebbronville Local Board No. 1, from Frank Garcia Castillo, Eagle Pass, Texas, and dated October 19, 1943. The letter begins, "I received your classification card in which you give me 4-F. But I don't like it . . . ." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History