Resource Type

[War Department Technical Manual & Aircraft Engines] (open access)

[War Department Technical Manual & Aircraft Engines]

Technical manual TM 1-405 from the United States War Department about aircraft engines. Prepared under direction of the Chief of the Air Corps. The booklet is divided into six sections: I. Internal-combustion engine principles, II. Classification and description of engine types, III. Description and construction of engine units, IV. Repair principles, V. Engine lubrication, and VI. Engine cooling. All chapters include information and drawings for reference.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: United States Department of War
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status] (open access)

[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]

Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: McDougall, Charles S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Employee Guidance Form - Suzette Van Daell (open access)

[Employee Guidance Form - Suzette Van Daell

Employee Guidance Form for Suzette Van Daell evaluating her performance as a member of of the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The form asks 16 various questions over work ethic regarding various tasks, and all questions except the last three were marked as B, equaling a total of 60, or "Good."
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene, Texas Ordinance 173 Regarding Fair Grounds in City Limits] (open access)

[Abilene, Texas Ordinance 173 Regarding Fair Grounds in City Limits]

A copy of Abilene, Texas City Ordinance 173, passed and approved on December 23, 1921.
Date: December 23, 1921
Creator: Hobbs, Oscar Knox
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1968 #1] (open access)

[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1968 #1]

Royalty statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran relating to charge-back on returned copies of Cochran's book, "The Stars at Noon."
Date: December 31, 1968
Creator: Little, Brown and Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1970] (open access)

[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1970]

Royalty statement from Little, Brown and Company for royalties on returned copies of Jacqueline Cochran's book, The Stars at Noon. Permission given to Ellen Farello to use material from "The Stars at Noon" earned a $10.00 credit.
Date: December 31, 1970
Creator: Little, Brown and Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1968 #2] (open access)

[Royalty Statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran, December 31, 1968 #2]

Royalty statement from Little, Brown and Company to Jacqueline Cochran relating to charge-back on returned copies of Cochran's book, "The Stars at Noon."
Date: December 31, 1968
Creator: Little, Brown and Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Action in Suit Against Hattie Irvine et al.] (open access)

[Action in Suit Against Hattie Irvine et al.]

Document listing Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's complaint against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas, listing the damages to be paid by the railway company.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: Motz, Charles; McDonald, A. F. & McKinney, P. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Meeting of Creditors (open access)

Notice of Meeting of Creditors

Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of a meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date: December 1, 1914
Creator: Bryan, T. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #2] (open access)

[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #2]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]

Document stating that the action is seeking to condemn Lots 1 and 2 in Block 138 in Abilene, Texas and that this action will affect the interests and estates of the defendants, Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs in the listed properties. It also states that the residences and names of the defendants are unknown to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #1] (open access)

[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #1]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna] (open access)

[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna]

Document in condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna stating that the petition is to condemn Lot 1 in Block 61 in Abilene, Texas and that the residence of the defendant is in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railroad in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas. It also states that neither he nor the railway company can procure original documents related to Lot 4 in Block 96, which is the subject of the condemnation proceedings. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 12, 1908] (open access)

[Affidavit Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 12, 1908]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles, stating neither he nor Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have the originals of a deed or lien for Lot Four in Block Ninety-Six in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]

Document stating that a court date has been scheduled in the condemnation proceedings of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas, filed by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to determine the damages owed to Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs. The document also states how the order will be served to both parties. This document is unsigned and has a correction handwritten into one of the paragraphs.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]

Document stating the scheduled court date for the condemnation proceedings Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith. It also includes the methods of serving the notice to both parties. The document is unsigned.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company] (open access)

[Special Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]

Document certifying the transfer of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, from African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This deed was signed and filed in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: December 22, 1908
Creator: Jordan, B. F.; Henry, Ed; Brown, W. B. & Duncan, Jordan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Return, Winnie Brown] (open access)

[Sheriff's Return, Winnie Brown]

Document stating the sheriff delivered a notice to Winnie Brown, trustee of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Transferring Property to Mac and Mamie Sayles] (open access)

[Memorandum Transferring Property to Mac and Mamie Sayles]

Memorandum certifying the transfer of lots 9 and 10 in block 9 of Highlands in Abilene, Texas from Perry Sayles to Mac and Mamie Sayles.
Date: December 30, 1916
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith] (open access)

[Subpoena for W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith to appear in court to testify on behalf of the plaintiff, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company.
Date: December 14, 1908
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Costs, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cause No. 2730] (open access)

[Bill of Costs, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cause No. 2730]

Document listing the bill of costs for Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cause No. 2730.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: McDavid, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.: Original Petition (open access)

Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.: Original Petition

Document stating the details of Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's petition to condemn and appropriate Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas for the purposes of building and maintaining a railroad from Abilene to Winters, Texas.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History