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[3rd Attack Group Staff List] (open access)

[3rd Attack Group Staff List]

A list of staff in the 3rd Attack Group.
Date: July 5, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Air Corps Technical School Diploma] (open access)

[Air Corps Technical School Diploma]

Diploma for Airplane Mechanics presented to Sergeant Clifford R. Baird by the Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Date: February 21, 1941
Creator: Spartan School of Aeronautics
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Anniversary Waltz" Dance Program] (open access)

["Anniversary Waltz" Dance Program]

"Anniversary Waltz" dance program sponsored by; "Tri-V's and COEDS," held at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Army Specialized Training Program Certificate] (open access)

[Army Specialized Training Program Certificate]

A certificate of completion for the Army Specialized Training Program European Area & Language Curriculum No. 71 for Elmer A. Curry at Pomona College.
Date: March 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Army.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 Class "A" Pass, June 19, 1943] (open access)

[Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 Class "A" Pass, June 19, 1943]

Class "A" pass issued from Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 by Lieutenant L. W. Watts to Elmer Curry allowing him to be absent from his station on weekends from 12:00 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Date: June 19, 1943
Creator: Army Specialized Training Unit 3921
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940] (open access)

[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940]

Membership card issued by Barksdale Field Welfare Association and signed by the Secretary and President of the association certifying that Clifford Baird has made a contribution to and is a member of the association.
Date: March 21, 1940
Creator: Barksdale Field Welfare Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bronze Star Medal Certificate] (open access)

[Bronze Star Medal Certificate]

The certificate for a Bronze Star Medal awarded to Captain Clifford R. Baird.
Date: April 21, 1950
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Captain Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Captain Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to a Captain in the U.S. Army, Air Corps.
Date: May 26, 1947
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (open access)

Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.
Date: February 1, 1980
Creator: Lamar, Hal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Corporal Promotion Certificate, #1] (open access)

[Corporal Promotion Certificate, #1]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to Corporal.
Date: August 20, 1934
Creator: United States. Army.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Corporal Promotion Certificate, #2] (open access)

[Corporal Promotion Certificate, #2]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to Corporal.
Date: July 26, 1936
Creator: United States. Army.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary Entries, Eugene Houston] (open access)

[Diary Entries, Eugene Houston]

Handwritten diary pages from Eugene J. "Gene" Houston, who served on the U.S.S. Gillespie during World War Two. Ranging from a few words to a few sentences, the entries are dated and mention naval activities in the Pacific Theater.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Houston, Eugene J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Doolittle Raid Operation Log, April 18, 1942] (open access)

[Doolittle Raid Operation Log, April 18, 1942]

Operation Log from the Doolittle Raid taken from the USS Hornet by then SN Leo R. Cantrell. Written in pencil, the document gives minute by minute detail of the launch, with exact times, and includes launch times for each take-off by plane number
Date: April 18, 1942
Creator: Cantrell, Leo R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943]

Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Leslie D. Ames (Mary C. Ames), Camden, Maine.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: Ames, Mary C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Mrs. Rena L. Wolsheimer and Miss Julio O. Flikke, 1943~] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Mrs. Rena L. Wolsheimer and Miss Julio O. Flikke, 1943~]

Envelope from Mrs. F. M. Borey, Washington, D.C. Handwritten in pencil on lower half: '8-28-43 - Gave her names of Mrs. Rena L. Wolsheimer (7-13-43), also Miss Julio O. Flikke, 103 Anne St., Takoma Park, Md (5-26-43) also Mme. [illegible (Carla? Courea?)], 2006 Columbia Road, N.W.'. Front of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: 1943~
Creator: Borey, Mrs. F. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Farewell Social" Program] (open access)

["Farewell Social" Program]

Program for the "Farewell Social 'Till We Meet Again'" honoring Boyle Heights' inductees, sponsored by the "Boyle Heights Indians" and held at the Block 45 Mess Hall in Poston Relocation Camp. The 'Boyle Heights Indians' were a self-created and named social group from Poston's Block 45.
Date: September 23, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938] (open access)

[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938]

Absence pass issued by the Fort Thomas Army post in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and signed by Captain C. I. McQuarrie allowing Clifford Baird to be absent from the Post until reveille when it does not interfere with his duties.
Date: October 20, 1938
Creator: Fort Thomas Army Post
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hasty Pudding Service Club Membership Card, January 1, 1944] (open access)

[Hasty Pudding Service Club Membership Card, January 1, 1944]

Membership card issued from the Hasty Pudding Service Club to Edgar Jones.
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: Hasty Pudding Service Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Certificate of Service for Mary L. Laager] (open access)

[Honorable Certificate of Service for Mary L. Laager]

Certificate of service for honorable service presented to Mary L Laager, First Lieutenant, Regular Army, listing the dates of service.
Date: May 4, 1955
Creator: United States. Army. & Klein, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #1] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #1]

Honorable discharge certificate for retired Major Sergeant Clifford R. Baird.
Date: May 14, 1960
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #2] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #2]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: June 9, 1938
Creator: Fleu, G. M. & White, Lenny R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #3] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #3]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: October 11, 1943
Creator: United States. Army.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #1] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #1]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #2] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #2]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: February 24, 1936
Creator: United States. Army.
System: The Portal to Texas History