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British India, showing the principal Protestant Mission Stations

Map of India during the British Raj, showing Protestant Mission Stations in 1872.The map also includes administrative division lines and bodies of water. Includes a list of European and American Christian Societies in the lower-left corner. Near the lower-right corner is included a table titled "Population and Native Christians," which statistically compares the number of Christians in India in 1871 an 1872.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier at U.S. Forces HQ]

Photograph of a soldier standing in front of U.S. Forces Headquarters in the India Burma Theater. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Hi Bill, This is the 'remains' of 'yours truly.' Ah, this wonderful? Land of India - phooey - it stinks. Rowe."
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers]

Photograph of three soldiers standing together in a doorway in India.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers and Camels]

Photograph of three soldiers standing in front of three camels in India, with an Indian man on one of the camels.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ben Blue and Ann Sheridan in India with Soldiers]

Photograph of a group of soldiers and entertainers on a stage in India. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Ben Blue - Ann Sheridan and Hannor, India 1944."
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier in Taj Mahal Gardens]

Photograph of a soldier standing in a garden. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Am standing in Taj Mahal Gardens with famous Dome in background. Rowe."
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers on Camels]

Photograph of two soldiers riding camels, with an Indian man holding the reins.
Date: March 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers at Taj Mahal]

Photograph of four soldiers standing together on a lawn in front of the Taj Mahal.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Dining]

Photograph of soldiers wearing dress uniforms sitting at a dining table.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier at U.S. Army Forces Headquarters]

Photograph of a soldier standing next to a sign that says "Headquarters, Services of Supply, United States Army Forces, China Burma India." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Still in India, Oct 1944. Rowe."
Date: October 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"]

Newspaper clipping with articles about the WASP, their battle with Congress to acquire veteran status, and a brief history of them.
Date: March 6, 1977
Creator: Sawyer, Kathy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 10, Chapter 4. The Subcontinent of South Asia (open access)

Current Study 10, Chapter 4. The Subcontinent of South Asia

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the challenges posed by the Cold War. This chapter discusses several countries in South Asia and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: May 1963
Creator: United States. Air Force. Continental Air Command.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 16, Chapter 4. Africa and the Free World (open access)

Current Study 16, Chapter 4. Africa and the Free World

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about African countries. This chapter discusses the relationships between African nations and non-Communist countries, including the United States. It includes background information, review questions and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: October 1966
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia Hunter, January 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Celia Hunter, January 1972]

Letter from Celia Hunter discussing the year 1971.
Date: January 1972
Creator: Hunter, Celia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, January 15, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, January 15, 1971]

Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head giving her holiday greetings, informing them of the weather in Fairbanks, and sharing about her experiences from her 1970 travels.
Date: January 15, 1971
Creator: Hunter, Celia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hut on Stilts]

Photograph of a hut on stilts with people and a dog sitting near the entrance, with other huts, people, and palm trees in the background and clothes hanging on a clothesline in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Taj Mahal and Gardens]

Photograph of Taj Mahal with various groups of people walking through gardens in the foreground and trees and other buildings in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Taj Mahal Entry]

Photograph of the entry to the Taj Mahal close-up with various people walking in front of it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man with Elephant]

Photograph of a man holding a stick standing next to an Asian elephant in a wooded area with another elephant, trees, and vegetation in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlyne Creger at Indian Market]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger trying on shoes at an Indian market; there are two men sitting by the shoes in the foreground and various people and tables in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ruins in India]

Photograph of ruins (likely in India) and various groups of people walking around them with palms and other trees in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Taj Mahal and Pool]

Photograph of Taj Mahal with reflecting pool and trees in the foreground. This photograph has a double-exposure of numbers and unreadable text along the bottom third of the image.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Taj Mahal Closeup]

Photograph of Taj Mahal close-up with various people walking along the path in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History