Resource Type

[Reserve Order A-5 through A-42] (open access)

[Reserve Order A-5 through A-42]

Several pages of reserve orders assigning groups of officers and airmen to various flights and class courses, with Major Paul Hill's name underlined in red on each order.
Date: {1962-07-26..1964-07-16}
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Heritage Publication Inc. to Rigdon Edwards] (open access)

[Receipt from Heritage Publication Inc. to Rigdon Edwards]

Receipt for a WASP directory, published by Heritage Publications Inc., issued to Rigdon Edwards.
Date: November 22, 1973
Creator: Heritage Publications Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella Award #3 (open access)

Order of Fifinella Award #3

Description of the Order of Fifinella Award, a statuette of the WASP mascot, also known as "Fifi." The description includes details about the history of the mascot, how the statuette is made, the name of the artist, and three photographs of the award.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Note with Contact Information] (open access)

[Handwritten Note with Contact Information]

Handwritten note with the address of Margaret Chamberlain Tamplin in Phoenix, Arizona, and the address of Dora Dougherty Strother in Fort Worth, Texas. A note on the left edge that says, "Connally Funeral Home Jim Vandolah".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
Date: December 1, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957] (open access)

[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]

A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
Date: May 27, 1957
Creator: Bevill, Whitney Ross
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 30, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 30, 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in Tarrant County (Texas) dated March 30, 1943, for work performed from March 21-26, 1943.
Date: March 30, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed.  The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.] (open access)

[Warranty Deed. The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.]

A Warranty Deed from The State of Texas, County of Taylor, dated May 16th 1931, between May Sears and Ernie Ramey. $229.00, Lot 1 Block 8 Arthur Sears Park Addition. The reverse side includes 4593 Warranty Deed. May Sears to Ernie Ramey dated May 16, 1931. Filed for Record October 22, 1934 by Vivian Fryar. The Trentman Co Realtors, Fort Worth, Texas. || R. Peters, Notary Public, Taylor County, Texas.
Date: May 16, 1931
Creator: Sears, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation] (open access)

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]

An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date: 1935
Creator: United States--National Guard.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative by J. Wright Mooar] (open access)

[Personal Narrative by J. Wright Mooar]

Personal narrative written by J. Wright Mooar describing the creation and purpose of Rath City.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mooar, J. Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Long Distance Operator] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Long Distance Operator]

Paper with notes regarding long distance calling to Fort Worth and listing the names, Fielding, Scarborough, and Kincaid.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Entry Requirements] (open access)

[WASP Entry Requirements]

Document discussing the requirements, courses, and amount of pay for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for WASP Gathering] (open access)

[Instructions for WASP Gathering]

Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date: June 13, 1945
Creator: unknown
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Entry Requirements] (open access)

[WASP Entry Requirements]

Document discussing the requirements, courses, and amount of pay for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2] (open access)

[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2]

Orders for several Air Force and WASP pilots to ferry planes from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to Moultrie, Georgia, San Antonio, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas. The three WASP pilots are Gayle D. Ewing, Nadine B. Ramsey, and Helen A. Turner.
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training (open access)

Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training

Certificate reporting the Air Reserve status of Paul A. Hill.
Date: December 19, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Let George Do It (open access)

Let George Do It

Short biographic essay on the career of George Haddaway, who founded and promoted many aviation related organizations, such as Flight Magazine, Wings of Hope, and the Frontiers of Flight museum
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dedie Deaton to WASP] (open access)

[Letter from Dedie Deaton to WASP]

Letter from Dedie Deaton to members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots announcing the creation of a pictorial directory for the group, listing details on how to get one's picture taken for the directory. A large Fifinella gremlin logo is printed int he bottom right corner of the letter.
Date: unknown
Creator: Deaton, Dedie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Describing Details of Loan Between K.K. Legett and W.H. Peckham] (open access)

[Document Describing Details of Loan Between K.K. Legett and W.H. Peckham]

Document detailing the conditions of a loan being given to W.H. Peckham by K.K. Legett, including the terms of repayment and interest.
Date: July 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rosson Oil Company No. 2 Stock Certificate] (open access)

[Rosson Oil Company No. 2 Stock Certificate]

Certificate certifying Judge K.K. Legett's ownership of Rosson Oil Company No. 2 stock.
Date: April 4, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Loan Note from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene] (open access)

[Loan Note from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene]

Loan note detailing the amount and conditions of a loan from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, taken out by W.H. Peckham.
Date: June 27, 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972 (open access)

Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972

A ledger summary for the Order of Fifinella from November 30, 1970 to January 7, 1972, detailing receipts, disbursements, and cash. A handwritten note from Ann Atkeison on the bottom says that the Order desperately needs donations.
Date: [1972-01-07..]
Creator: Atkeison, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History