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Newsmap. Monday, December 13, 1943 : week of December 2 to December 9, 222nd week of the war, 104th week of U.S. participation

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, U.S.S.R., air offensive, Marshal Is[lands], southwest Pacific, [Teheran] conference. Map shows Nazi-dominated areas of Europe. Photographs: Marshal Stalin, President Roosevelt, and Prime Minister Churchill at Teheran conference (4 photographs); The Air Offensive - 8th Air Force bombes en route - Target Bremen. Back: A sign of comradeship... Includes illustration and "Li'l Abner" cartoons.
Date: December 13, 1943
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Camden AK to Dallas, waiting for clearance to continue on from Dallas but being delayed, and flying open-cockpit aircraft.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 13, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the package she sent, his diet and health, and wishing her happy holidays.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich]

Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Harry S. Aldrich pointing to a bulletin concerning the Japanese Army.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dan Melli Standing in Front of Tents]

Photograph of Dan Melli wearing a U.S. Army uniform and garrison cap. A row of tents is located behind him.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Soldiers Standing in Front of Tents]

Photograph of Irving Denemark, Bernikov, Dan Melli, and Nathan Levine wearing U.S. Army uniforms and garrison caps. They are standing in front of a several tents.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 13, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 13, 1943. He asks them to send him food that isn't being rationed for Christmas, and to give a present to a girl at home from him.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. Monday, September 13, 1943 : week of September 2 to September 9, 209th week of the war, 91st week of U.S. participation

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Yugoslavia, Air offensive, Southwest Pacific, Russia. Maps show military activities in Eurasia and New Guinea near Salamaua with boxed text highlighting action. Photograph: A story of blood [American soldier receives a transfusion while lying on the street in Santa Agata, Sicily while townspeople look on]. Back: Something money can't buy - United States Army tradition! Illustration shows service ribbons of service medals. Text describes the purpose and conditions of award of service medals.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Soldier in Yard]

Photograph of a soldier standing on a small pathway in a yard, with trees and bushes behind him.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]

Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Thomas to Jack Pace, July 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Frank R. Thomas to Jack Pace, July 13, 1943]

Letter from Frank R. Thomas to Jack Pace discussing the effects of Rosa Charlyne Creger's occupation on her insurance policy.
Date: July 13, 1943
Creator: Thomas, Frank R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 13, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 13, 1943. He discusses getting a magazine, and his plans to go fishing soon. He also denies ever signing up to fly planes, as his father had received a letter from the Air Force that claimed he had.
Date: July 13, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, most likely to her parents, discussing stationary, gifts, finding a lamb, sleep, flight training, where she will be stationed, graduation exercises, her car and car insurance, a letter from her friend Howard Boice, and not getting any leave time. Typed on USO "Easter Greetings" stationary.
Date: June 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 13, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the delay in the delivery of her letter, his friends, and aviation.
Date: June 13, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 13, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing plans to incorporate the WASPs into the Army, snakes at Avenger Field, news from home, a student pilot being held back, a new pair of shoes, a new instructor pilot, and a new class of students. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943]

Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold discussing the conspiracy case against Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, operators of a military training facility in Sweetwater, Texas. They conclude that the charges and consequent contract cancellation were unjustified and urge the general to reinstate the contract.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: United States Senate
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters from them, a visit from Phil Kafka, transitioning from primary to basic flight training, flying, discipline and routine, finishing the course faster than male cadets, washouts, weather, and her health. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943 (open access)

[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943

Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser discussing personal business.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Greaves, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing issues with a medical examination and medical records.
Date: February 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History