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Leslie A. Boone Postcard Collection
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[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
Date:
July 14, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Flyers Who Tow Targets May Be Real "Soldiers" Soon]
Newspaper clipping of articles about the WASP, how it feels to fly a plane, a dance that will be held to raise funds for infantile paralysis, the marriage of teacher Batrice Howell, war bonds, and more.
Date:
January 21, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]
Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date:
August 3, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 9, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing his job, health problems that a sergeant had been experiencing, interactions with the Turkish, and plays he had recently attended.
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
Date:
July 23, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 30, 1945]
Telegram from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon telling her to visit him next time she comes home.
Date:
July 27, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 8, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy he is in New York, her job near Greensboro, North Carolina, potential travel, and wishing her a happy Valentine's Day.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date:
August 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 22, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy his life in New York has been, a recent trip to Boston to visit friends and family, another trip to Morristown, New Jersey to visit another friend, aviation, and how he got his job.
Date:
May 22, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing military experiences, past correspondence, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Date:
July 31, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her job, aviation, and travel.
Date:
March 15, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date:
August 27, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Fitted For Uniforms"]
Newspaper clipping of the 10th issue of The Avenger. It includes 12 articles that update the reader about events in Avenger Field.
Date:
January 7, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Linville Falls, North Carolina]
Postcard a waterfall rushing down from an opening in a rock-face, falling into a pool below. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the waterfall as Linville Falls. The other side of the postcard has a small paragraph about the falls and postcard markings.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hospital Tunnel]
Postcard of a photograph of a large, arched tunnel through a large stone building. A young man in a dark uniform stands next to the arch of the tunnel. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a hospital. There is handwritten text on the back of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Biltmore Estate Entrance, North Carolina]
Postcard of an illustration of a large red brick and white stone arched entrance leading to a large pathway bordered by manicured trees. Flowering bushes are growing in front of the archway, which has four windows. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard indicate the entrance is to the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Saint-Nazaire Seaside]
Postcard of a photograph of a small beach with the ocean on the left and cliff-sides on the right. A small group of people climb on a large rock formation on the beach. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the beach as Rougeole in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral]
Postcard of an illustration of a four-story red brick building with windows along each floor and balconies on the front side of the second and third stories. The windows to a basement can be seen at the bottom of the building and stone markers on the fourth and first floors, respectively, read "Scottish Rite Cathedral" and "Masonic Temple." An American flag flies from the top of the building and there is a smaller brick house to the right of the building.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Biltmore House in North Carolina]
Postcard of an illustration of a large, cream-colored castle with spires, nestled against a hillside, surrounded by trees. Two long bodies of water, separated by trees lay further down the hill. Printed text at the top left of the postcard identifies the castle as Biltmore House in North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Southern Railway Station in Asheville, North Carolina]
Postcard of an illustration of a large, cream-colored building with a small spire at the top of a dome on the roof of the building. A man in a cowboy hat standing on the sidewalk in front of the building, which has an overhang at the front and the left of the building. Printed text below the illustration identifies the building as a Southern Railway Station in Asheville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History