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[American History Illustrated subscription card]

An unused subscription card from American History Illustrated.
Date: 1980~/1989~
Creator: American History Illustrated
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual] (open access)

[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual]

Instruction manual for a Bell & Howell Filmo Editor for 8mm film discussing how to splice film and operate the device, and containing instructional photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bernikow Preparing Rations for Other Soldiers]

Photograph of Bernikow, left, preparing rations for other soldiers that have gathered in a wooded area. He and another soldier are holding a stick with a suspended frying basket that contains several cans of food. They're holding this basket over a smoking garbage can. Other soldiers to the right are holding pans and cups.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Captain Walter Lillesand Standing by Tents]

Photograph of Captain Walter Lillesand standing on a dirt path in front of a couple of tents. He is wearing a U.S. Army uniform and garrison cap.
Date: September 30, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Child at Office Desk

Copy negative of Arthur John as a young boy, seated at an office desk. He is wearing a suit and tie with a large flower pinned to his tie. The desk has a typewriter. In the bottom margin of the photograph it says, "Arthur John, 1912".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Christmas Greeting

Copy negative of a Christmas greeting card from Chanute Field. There is a line drawing of a Santa Claus holding a sack, an airplane, and a tree. The text reads "Chanute Field wishes all a merry xmas and a happy New Year. US. Menu." People listed under the menu items are 2nd LT. Arnold H. Rich, Mess Officer and Clyde L. Walters, Mess SGT. Other officers listed are "Comd'G Officer, MAJ. W. C. McChord", "Executive Officer, CAPT. R. P. Cousins", "15th Obs. Sqdr'n, CAPT. E. Clark", "5th Photo Seg., LT. E. B. Bobzien", "Q. M. C. Det., CAPT. T. C. Locke", "A. S. T. S. Det, LT. T. P. Smith." The items listed in the menu reads "celery, sliced tomatoes, lettuce salad, sweet pickles, ripe olives, roast turkey, cranberry sauce, sage dressing, candied sweet potatoes, buttered beets, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, mince pie, cookies, chocolate cake, oranges, mixed nuts, apples, cigars, candy, cigarettes, bread, butter, coffee."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Among A. and M. Men] (open access)

[Clipping: Among A. and M. Men]

Newspaper clipping reporting an update on the lives of several graduates of A&M.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]

Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date: August 2010
Creator: Jordan, Melissa
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Life's Cover"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Life's Cover"]

Magazine clipping of a brief item discussing the cover subject of Life Magazine's July 19, 1943 issue. It includes details about WASP trainee Shirley Slade and where readers can learn more about "girl pilots" (line 10).
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Dotting The Skies With Colorful History] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot Dotting The Skies With Colorful History]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Suzie Parish's acceptance into the WASP program and continuation in aviation.
Date: July 22, 1986
Creator: Hanes, Frank
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They also served] (open access)

[Clipping: They also served]

Newspaper clipping with photographs of former WASP, an article about their service in the military, and their recognition as veterans.
Date: March 22, 1987
Creator: David, Marjorie
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: What a Ride!] (open access)

[Clipping: What a Ride!]

Newspaper clipping from featuring a photograph of a young child climbing out of a B-17 Flying Fortress. The caption includes details about the Wings of Freedom Tour, which brought the aircraft to Waukegan Airport.
Date: unknown
Creator: Valade, Paul
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

College Athletes

Copy negative of a picture of the U. S. Fencing team at the University of Illinois with their names written on the photograph. They are Abbey Silverstone, Lee (Pentman?), Mac Garret, and Arthur (?). They are posing with a trophy, sitting around Mac who is holding a clipboard. Other pictures are partially visible above and below.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dan Melli and Irving Denemark in a Wooded Area]

Photograph of Dan Melli and Irving Denemark standing together in a wooded area. They are wearing U.S. Army uniforms, helmets, and bedrolls.
Date: September 29, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Regarding the Guardianship of Earl Willard Meyer, Charles P. Westlund, and Marjorie Westlund] (open access)

[Documents Regarding the Guardianship of Earl Willard Meyer, Charles P. Westlund, and Marjorie Westlund]

Nine documents appointing Hazel Westlund guardian of Charles P. Westlund and Marjorie Westland, appointing Elsie Meyer guardian of Earl Willard Meyer, and petitions by Elsie Meyer for the ability to enter into oil and gas leases on Earl Willard Meyer's behalf, documents granting Elsie Meyer the authority to enter into oil and gas leases, and an affidavit certifying that a weekly paper in Stratford, Texas has been in publication for at least one year. The documents are unsigned.
Date: 1939-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Double Suction Centrifugal Pumps (open access)

Double Suction Centrifugal Pumps

Pamphlet providing information about the design, production, and use of the American Well Works double suction centrifugal pumps, including diagrams and models.
Date: 1938~
Creator: The American Well Works
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Einsiedel Wedding Photo]

Photograph of Ray and Ginny Einsiedel on their wedding day. He wears his military uniform, and she wears flowers on her jacket.
Date: December 12, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Soldiers Standing by Tents]

Photograph of five uniformed U.S. Army soldiers standing together in front of a group of tents. The man on the left is wearing a backpack, while the man to his left carries a satchel.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Soldiers Standing Togehter in Front of Tents]

Photograph of Nathan Levine, Dan Melli, Giordano, Irving Denemark, and Marcus Dreyfus wearing U.S. Army uniforms, coats, and soft caps. Dreyfus is leafing through a book. They are standing in front of a several tents.
Date: September 22, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Geritza, Irving Denemark, and Dan Melli Posing Together on a Field]

Photograph of Geritza, Irving Denemark, and Dan Melli posing together on a field in front of a row of tents. Geritza, wearing a chef's hat and white smock, stands behind Irving Denemark who is in turn standing over Dan Melli. Denemark and Melli are wearing U.S. Army uniforms.
Date: September 30, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, April 1989 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, April 1989

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: April 1989
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, August 1989 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, August 1989

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: August 1989
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, January 1989 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, January 1989

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: January 1989
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, July 1989 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol., No., Ed. 1, July 1989

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: July 1989
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History