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[Paul A. Hill Air Force Documents]
A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.
Date:
1929-09-18/1955-02-03
Creator:
Hill, Paul A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerodynamics for Pilots
Training manual on information needed for safely flying an airplane. Chapters cover topics such as physical laws, properties of air, general operation of flight, and forces that act on planes such as resistance, lift, weight, and drag.
Date:
September 1940
Creator:
Jones, Bradley
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Meteorology for Pilots
Textbook titled "Meteorology for Pilots" describing various aspects of weather and atmosphere and their effects on aviation. "S. D'Hooghe" is handwritten in the top right corner of the cover.
Date:
September 1940
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration. & Haynes, B. C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Civil Pilot Training Manual
Textbook titled "Civil Pilot Training Manual" describing introductory material related to flying aircraft, such as theory and fundamentals of flight and the use of instruments and safety gear. Catherine Parker's name is handwritten on the bottom left corner of the cover as well as on the title page.
Date:
September 1941
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Excerpt from Civil Pilot Training Manual
Excerpt from training manual for piloting airplanes outlining the elementary flight course, including familiarization with the airplane and parachute, communication, local air traffic rules, taxiing, and other introductory information.
Date:
September 1941
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flight Instructor's Manual
Manual for flight instructors prescribing a specific course of learning for aviation students in both classroom and practical settings in an effort to standardize flight instruction. The signature of Rigdon Edwards, Jr. can be seen inside the cover and a combination of drawings and notes in pencil can be seen in the back of the book.
Date:
September 1941
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #1]
Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #2]
Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #3]
Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 1, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon friends, family, and marriage.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942]
Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant discussing "a list of construction defects and/or omissions in construction," which is enclosed within the document.
Date:
September 2, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant discussing an included list of construction defects and omitted construction projects for Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
September 2, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to F. W. Moxham, September 7, 1942]
Letter from Charles A. Prince to Wing Commander F. W. Moxham discussing Prince and Joe B. Plosser's appreciation for Moxham's work for the Air Academy.
Date:
September 7, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, September 9, 1942]
Letter from Lieutenant Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon telling her that he moved, that he is now in a bombardment squadron, is still on submarine patrol, and that he wants to see her, but is unable to because of work.
Date:
September 9, 1942
Creator:
Kuenning, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Steffen Brothers' frustration with the treatment they received from the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. They threaten legal action if Plosser and Prince do not repay them for the $21,000 they owe Steffen Brothers.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942]
Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser-Prince's new priority rating. Steffen Brothers request that Plosser-Prince send them official documentation regarding this rating change.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, Leo J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. W. Warren to Royal Air Force Commanding Officer, September 12, 1942]
Letter from S. W. Warren to the Royal Air Force Commanding Officer discussing how the R.A.F. Delegation can settle medical, dental, and hospital accounts through the appropriate channels. It references other correspondence from September 8, 1942 and June 15, 1942.
Date:
September 12, 1942
Creator:
Warren, S. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 13, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about aviation, the weather, and his plan to visit.
Date:
September 13, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 15, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Prince's order of Buffalo food cutters and suggests that Prince should complete a specific form for the cutters, as Steffen Bros. has given $21,000 to Plosser-Prince Air Academy in the form of labor and materials, with no payments from Plosser-Prince to date.
Date:
September 15, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, September 17, 1942]
Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing additional information for an estimate provided for Plosser-Prince on August 28, 1942.
Date:
September 17, 1942
Creator:
Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing Steffen Brother's impatience and anger toward the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. It references a breakdown of the contract between them and explicitly states that should Plosser and Prince not respond to the letter by September 22, 1942, legal action will be taken against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. This letter was sent via air mail special delivery.
Date:
September 19, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942]
Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson discussing the collection of unpaid funds totaling $5198.00, to be paid to the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company.
Date:
September 21, 1942
Creator:
Cote, Paul R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamlin Smithdeal to Eleanor McLernon, September 23, 1942]
Letter from Hamlin Smithdeal to Eleanor McLernon acknowledging receipt of her application to join the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron.
Date:
September 23, 1942
Creator:
Smithdeal, Hamlin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant, September 28, 1942]
Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant discussing funding for final repair and construction projects at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
September 28, 1942
Creator:
Knowles, M. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History