Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Details

Miscellaneous details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include d.h. window, detail of fixed window guard, detail of hinged window guard exterior, detail of hinged window guard interior, horizontally sliding window, exterior door detail, sliding door, interior door detail, sidewall section at water table, detail of shelf and mirror, concrete door sill, concrete pier for footing, porch door, details for recessed radiation, detail of wall framing and fire protection at heater room breaching and smoke pipe, typical section thru foundation wall and footing, and notes.
Date: July 6, 1940
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. Monday, July 6, 1942 : week of June 26 to July 2

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts including Midway, Western Europe, Russia, Egypt, Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean, China, and Jugoslavia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes two inset maps: "Rommel drives east for Suez"; Nazi-Russian battles near Kursk. Photographs: Saboteurs' weapons, Port of embarkation, Allied leaders in the Middle East [Major Gen. Russell L. Maxwell, General Sir Claude Auchinleck], Armoured observation car, U.S. Army troops in shadow of the pyramids; British mechanized unit salvages a disabled tank; Blocking Nazi tanks;"Production hits its stride". Back: Poster features photographs of British weapons.
Date: July 6, 1942
Creator: [United States]. Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing an injured family member, a problem with her wrist, the heat at Avenger Field, her mother's birthday, Don Clifford, letters, instructor pilots and flying training, and going to a barbeque.
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 6, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 6, 1943. He asks to be sent a dollar pocket watch, and mentions he is going to have another tooth filled soon.
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting on modifications to her plane during a ferrying trip, a future visit to Orlando, clothes and mailing personal items, and orders. Written on the back of Hotel Continental (Kansas City) stationary.
Date: July 6, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, celebrating Holquin's birthday, and playing a game of baseball.
Date: July 6, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent letter, pictures of her Red Cross living quarters, getting a subscription to the New Yorker, using a Clubmobile, meeting someone from Jacksonville, clothes, the rain, attending a dance and her friend Phyllis climbing on a roof to take pictures, and advice on whether a friend (family member?) should join the Red Cross. Typed on Hotel Belleville stationary.
Date: July 6, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor] (open access)

[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]

Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: July 6, 1972
Creator: Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Frank Townsend, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frank Townsend, July 6, 1974

Interview with Frank Townsend, U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Townsend, Frank, 1920-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Fred R. Runce, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Fred R. Runce, July 6, 1974

Interview with Fred R. Runce, U.S. Army WWII Veteran about his experiences at Wheeler Field with the Army Ordnance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Runce, Fred R.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Henry C. Zais, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Henry C. Zais, July 6, 1974

Interview with Henry Zais, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences at Wheeler Field with the 47th Pursuit Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Zais, Henry C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph E. Gately, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph E. Gately, July 6, 1974

Interview with Joe Gately, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer USS Ralph Talbot during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gately, Joseph E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Naipo P. Robertson, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Naipo P. Robertson, July 6, 1974

Interview with Naipo Robertson, U.S. Army (28th Infantry) and Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences while home on pass in Honolulu during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Robertson, Naipo P.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with R. S. Spangler, July 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with R. S. Spangler, July 6, 1974

Interview with R. S. Spangler, U.S. Army veteran, concerning his experiences when caught on the number one tee at the Schofield Barracks Golf Course during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Spangler, R. S., 1909-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library