[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]

Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater reporting that it would be impossible for Beall to travel to California.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Dishwasher Thermometer] (open access)

[Invoice for Dishwasher Thermometer]

Invoice for items sold to Plosser-Prince Air Academy by Josiah Anstice & Co., Inc., including a 36" Capillary Thermometer for a G-7 Sterling Dishwasher.
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Josiah Anstice & Co., Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942] (open access)

[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 J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942] (open access)

[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
[Request for for Additional Authorization] (open access)

[Request for for Additional Authorization]

Approval of additional authorization of funding for construction on the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request for for Additional Authorization with Comments] (open access)

[Request for for Additional Authorization with Comments]

Approval of additional authorization of funding for construction on the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. There are additional comments on the second page regarding the actual construction and disbursement of funds.
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]

Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing the impossibility of Beall travelling to California to meet with Stater.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Law Sone to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Law Sone to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Law Sone, President, Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 10, 1942. Sone advises that Wesleyan College has no specific course listed as The Effects of the Use of Alcohol.
Date: March 10, 1942
Creator: Sone, Law
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that Carswell will find analysis by county annually including the number of indictments for liquor violations.
Date: November 10, 1942
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Shaw, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt:  From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942]

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942]

A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the President of Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Cornell University - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from the President of Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Cornell University - September 10, 1942]

A letter addressed to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from Henry James, President, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Abilene, Texas, dated September 10, 1942. James provides a letter of reference and financial backing for Mr. T. N. Carswell and his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who has enrolled at Cornell for the coming year.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: James, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
Date: November 10, 1942
Creator: Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building, Ira, Texas: Mechanical Plan

Architectural plan for a school building in the Ira Consolidated School District. It includes a drawing of the floor plan of the mechanical works such as the electrical and plumbing work.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Mayfield, Billie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hornsby to W. J. Bryan, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from John Hornsby to W. J. Bryan, December 10, 1942]

Letter from John Hornsby to W. J. Bryan showing appreciation for the newspaper clipping sent by Mr. Bryan and sharing his reaction after reading it.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Hornsby, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 10, 1942

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Mayfield, Billie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]

Copy of a telegram from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater stating that it is impossible for him to come to California and that a letter will be sent later.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History