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[Postcard of Mammoth Cave "Star Chamber"]

Postcard of the "Star Chamber" in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear all: I didn't have too much time to mail cards yesterday. The trip to the cave was very enjoyable and we had a perfect day too I am certain. Today was still warm and I was on the range. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 15, 1943 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 15, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 15, 1943
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bell Serviceman, Volume 1, Number 20, October 15, 1943 (open access)

Bell Serviceman, Volume 1, Number 20, October 15, 1943

Instructions from the Bell Aircraft Corporation with cartoon illustrations meant to teach military pilots about plane operation and safety.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bell Aircraft Coorporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Carney to Truett Latimer, June 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Howard Carney to Truett Latimer, June 15, 1953]

Letter from Howard Carney to Truett Latimer discussing the pleasure of working together in the recent legislative session.
Date: June 15, 1943
Creator: Carney, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince, June 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince, June 15, 1943]

Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince discussing a recent loss of Hall's. He urges for Prince to provide his signature and additional evidence to help his case with the Treasury Department.
Date: June 15, 1943
Creator: Hall, Ernest A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Court Case Transcript] (open access)

[Invoice for Court Case Transcript]

Invoice for services billed to Dan Moody, an attorney from Austin, Texas by Irby & Dineen, shorthand reporters for the Northern District of Texas Federal Courts, including a transcript and a few extra copies.
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Irby & Dineen Shorthand Reporters
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a repaired fountain pen, seeing a friend, orders and transfers, moving out of quarters, and a book. Typed on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date: 1943-08-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering an aircraft to Washington D.C., traveling to Wilmington and Philadelphia, and mentions that she will be returning to Dallas.
Date: 1943-12-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying planes from Dallas, coffee, staying at Abilene Army Air Base, and recent correspondence.
Date: 1943-11-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 15, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing check rides, radio classes, her friend Bobby's flying, uniforms, and recent correspondence.
Date: September 15, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels, July 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels, July 15, 1943]

Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels discussing data requested in previous correspondence.
Date: July 15, 1943
Creator: McKenna, William C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the British Air Academy enclosing a $10,000 check to be paid towards Plosser-Prince Air Academy's debt to the British Air Commission.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 15, 1943 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 15, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 15, 1943
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hattie Sayles to Raymond Crowell, February 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Hattie Sayles to Raymond Crowell, February 15, 1943]

Letter from Hattie M. Sayles to Raymond A. Crowell discussing the fence line built along Sayles' property and the signed agreement relating to it.
Date: February 15, 1943
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll Tax Receipt for M. R. Thomas, County of Taylor - 1942] (open access)

[Poll Tax Receipt for M. R. Thomas, County of Taylor - 1942]

1942 Taylor County poll tax receipt number 2303 for M. R. Thomas. It includes Thomas' demographic information and is signed by C. O. (Pat) Patterson, the deputy assessor and collector of taxes, Taylor County.
Date: January 15, 1943
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[United States Civil Service Commission Agricultural Specialist Job Advertisement] (open access)

[United States Civil Service Commission Agricultural Specialist Job Advertisement]

Document detailing the requirements of the position "Agricultural Specialist," including duties, qualifications, salary, and how to apply for the position.
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: United States Civil Service Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Tennessee.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1, October 15, 1943 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Tennessee.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1, October 15, 1943

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored "Hellcat" Division of the U.S. Army, discussing news related to the activities of the unit and members of the division.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker] (open access)

[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]

Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
Date: July 15, 1943
Creator: United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Yoke to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Yoke to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Yoke to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Yoke
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 205, Ed. 2 Friday, January 15, 1943 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 205, Ed. 2 Friday, January 15, 1943

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 236, Ed. 2 Monday, February 15, 1943 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 236, Ed. 2 Monday, February 15, 1943

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 15, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 264, Ed. 2 Monday, March 15, 1943 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 264, Ed. 2 Monday, March 15, 1943

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History