[White Album] (open access)

[White Album]

Photograph of the back of a white scrapbook album, which contains hundreds of pictures of the 12th Armored Division.
Date: June 23, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hangar One, Volume 8, Issue 1, June/July 2014 (open access)

Hangar One, Volume 8, Issue 1, June/July 2014

A newsletter by the National WASP WWII Museum that publishes information on events, outreach, and volunteer opportunities relevant to the Women Airforce Service Pilots and patrons of the WASP museum.
Date: June 2014
Creator: National WASP WWII Museum
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Peckham to The National WASP WWII Museum, June 3, 2010] (open access)

[Letter from George Peckham to The National WASP WWII Museum, June 3, 2010]

Letter from George Peckham to The National WASP WWII Museum that had a donation enclosed. Letter reads, "In honor of Lois Brooks Hailey from George J. Beckham step brother".
Date: 2010-06-03?
Creator: Peckham, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, First Session (open access)

Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, First Session

Congressional record of the discussion to approve Senate Bill 614 and award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots in recognition of their service during World War II.
Date: June 16, 2009
Creator: United States. Congress. House.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for Burton Edwin Estill] (open access)

[Obituary for Burton Edwin Estill]

Obituary for Burton Edwin Estill, a World War II veteran. He was born February 24, 1924, and died June 10, 2007 at the age of eighty-three. The text includes details about the memorial service, memorials, brief biography, and surviving family members. A portion of a photograph and separate news article is visible on the back.
Date: June 12, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws] (open access)

[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws]

Text containing proposed changes to the by-laws of the WASP organization.
Date: June 6, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Remembering Ethyl Meyer Finley 1921-2006] (open access)

[Program: Remembering Ethyl Meyer Finley 1921-2006]

Program for the funeral services of WASP member, Ethyl Meyer Finley, with music selections and bible verses.
Date: June 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, May 1, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, May 1, 2005

Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, a Water Tender 2nd class aboard the USS Indianapolis. He describes life living during the war and the sinking of the Indianapolis.
Date: June 14, 2005
Creator: Whatley, Jeff & Wilcox, Lindsey Zeb
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, May 1, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, May 1, 2005

Interview with Lindsey Zeb Wilcox, a Water Tender 2nd class aboard the USS Indianapolis. He describes life living during the war and the sinking of the Indianapolis.
Date: June 14, 2005
Creator: Whatley, Jeff & Wilcox, Lindsey Zeb
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with R. C. Nieto, April 9, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with R. C. Nieto, April 9, 2004

Interview with R. C. Nieto, a combat engineer in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War. He answers questions about his life before the military and his experiences overseas.
Date: June 9, 2005
Creator: Coy, Marisa E. & Nieto, R. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alfonso Nava, March 26, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alfonso Nava, March 26, 2004

Interview with Alfonso Nava, a technical sergeant in the US Army during WWII. He answers questions about his decision to enlist and his experiences in the military.
Date: June 8, 2005
Creator: Coy, Marisa E. & Nava, Alfonso
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Veterans' burial record available on Internet] (open access)

[Clipping: Veterans' burial record available on Internet]

Newspaper clipping of an article about finding veterans' burial information on a government database. On the back of the clipping, there are engagement announcements for six couples.
Date: June 27, 2004
Creator: Jones, Martha
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gayle Snell and Woman with Dog]

Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) holding a dog and standing next to another woman on a porch.
Date: June 23, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jess Williams, March 16, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jess Williams, March 16, 2001

Interview with Jess Williams, a pilot at the inception of the US Air Force. He answers questions about his life prior to joining the service and describes his missions while he was in the Air Force.
Date: June 30, 2003
Creator: Williams, Debra & Williams, Jess
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Garland Huey, April 24, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Garland Huey, April 24, 2003

Interview with Garland Huey, a United States Navy veteran of World War II originally from Baytown, Texas. Huey answers questions about how he entered the Navy and his initial experiences; he tells a lengthy story of most of his time aboard ship, including one instance where one of the main guns got jammed.
Date: June 19, 2003
Creator: Hinojosa, Filiberto & Huey, Garland
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Boyd Lamb, February 28, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Boyd Lamb, February 28, 2001

Interview with Boyd Lamb. He answers questions about his life before enlisting, life on the USS Tennessee, and his life post-war.
Date: June 18, 2003
Creator: Chamblin, Marie & Lamb, Boyd
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, April 26, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, April 26, 2001

Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, a civilian worker in the US Maritime Commission. She answers questions about life on the home front during the war.
Date: June 17, 2003
Creator: Chamblin, Marie & Lamb, Bobbie C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001

Interview with Master Sergeant J. O. Horn, a veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. Horn answers questions and goes into great detail about his training and experience overseas including living conditions during his time on Saipan. Horn also discusses his like back home once he was discharged from the service after the war was over.
Date: June 16, 2003
Creator: York, Ann Marie & Horn, J. O.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger, June 10, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger, June 10, 2003]

Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger in regards to their recent conversation and requesting an interview to further discuss her love story.
Date: June 10, 2003
Creator: Krech, Teal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John C. Hencke, April 25, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John C. Hencke, April 25, 2003

Interview with John C. Hencke, a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, from New York City, New York. Hencke responds to questions regarding his time in the service and overseas, as well as what was going on back home. He notes his relationships that he kept up while he was away and the duties he maintained in the Army.
Date: June 9, 2003
Creator: Coffey, Stephen & Hencke, John C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. B. Rawlinson, June 25, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with A. B. Rawlinson, June 25, 2002

Interview with A. B. Rawlinson, a machine gunner in the US Army during WWII. He answers questions about his life during the war and his experience abroad.
Date: June 25, 2002
Creator: Collins, Kim & Rawlinson, A. B.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jessie Clark, June 6, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Jessie Clark, June 6, 2002

Interview with Jessie Clark regarding her experiences during World War II. She discusses having to adjust to a lifestyle of rationing for food products and shoes as well as blackouts and scrap metal drives. Her husband worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and was often absent while she stayed home to raise their children in Houston. She discusses the scarcity of toys during Christmas and hosiery.
Date: June 6, 2002
Creator: Loyd, Ms. & Clark, Jessie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]

Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date: June 2002
Creator: Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 40, Number 1, June, 2002 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 40, Number 1, June, 2002

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: June 2002
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History