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1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight) (open access)

1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)

A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date: October 14, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Meeting of Officers Order of Fifinella] (open access)

[Annual Meeting of Officers Order of Fifinella]

Order of Fifinella Officer meeting meeting minutes that discusses, among other things, the WASP newsletter, the group historian's activities, militarization of WASP, the next reunion, and the Order of Fifinella Award.
Date: April 14, 1973
Creator: Jones, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Loveland, Colorado] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Loveland, Colorado]

Typewritten essay by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Painting: Loveland Church of Christ." Symbols mentioned include Longs Peak, mountains, a sun beam cross, clouds, water, water reflection, trees, rocks.
Date: March 14, 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado]

A black and white photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Loveland, Colorado church.
Date: March 14, 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Family History] (open access)

[Bryan Family History]

Brief history of the Bryan family, written by a member of the family.
Date: October 14, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certification by Jane Y. McCallum of dissolution of WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB; C. W. Barnes, President, T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer] (open access)

[Certification by Jane Y. McCallum of dissolution of WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB; C. W. Barnes, President, T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer]

A statement of dissolution, disolving the West Texas Automobile Club, effective July 14, 1931. Signed and certified by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State. WEst Texas Automobile Club Officers are C. W. Barnes, President, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Treasurer.
Date: July 14, 1930
Creator: McCallum, Jane Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The  Christian Race (open access)

The Christian Race

A manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 12:1-2. The first two pages are typewritten and the remainder is handwritten. This equates the human life to a race in which we need to do our best, refine our weaknesses, and finish strong! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 14, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 113th Congress, Second Session (open access)

Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 113th Congress, Second Session

Congressional Record in which Representative Ros-Lehtinen honors the life of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Frances Sargen, describing her service with the WASP and her life after retirement.
Date: January 14, 2010
Creator: United States. Congress.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977] (open access)

[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977]

Photocopied text of an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing Senator Barry Goldwater's introduction of bill S. 247 to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. Goldwater's remarks are followed by five articles on the WASPs, their service during WWII, and their efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date: January 14, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 14, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 14, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, guardian at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $30.07. There is a note written in pencil on the slip reading, "This is P. S. money individually."
Date: September 14, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expenses of W. K. McAlpine's Estate Billed by Rustin & Company, May 14, 1902] (open access)

[Expenses of W. K. McAlpine's Estate Billed by Rustin & Company, May 14, 1902]

List of expenses of W. K. McAlpine's estate billed by Rustin & Company. The listed expenses are from April and May 1902.
Date: May 14, 1902
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement by J. D. Riddle, debtor to Mrs. Lucille Johnson - work completed for T. N. Carswell - October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Fee statement by J. D. Riddle, debtor to Mrs. Lucille Johnson - work completed for T. N. Carswell - October 14, 1942]

A fee statement by J. D. Riddle, Treasurer, Taylor County 24th District Drys, to Mrs. Lucille Johnson for work completed for T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County 24th District Drys dated October 14, 1942.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940] (open access)

[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940]

An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.
Date: June 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell Certificate of Pilot Status] (open access)

[Gayle Snell Certificate of Pilot Status]

A Certificate of Pilot Status issued for WASP Gayle Snell and sent to the Civil Aeronautics Administration by her Army Air Force commanders, listing her hours, training period, and qualified airframes.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Geer, George R. & Buckingham, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D'Hooghe Math Quiz] (open access)

[D'Hooghe Math Quiz]

Handwritten math quiz or math homework by Solange D'Hooghe with a grade of 100 written in red at the top of the first page.
Date: April 14, 1943
Creator: D'Hooghe, Solange
System: The Portal to Texas History
Legett Family Record (open access)

Legett Family Record

Copy of an attachment mailed to Mr. W.R. Nettles, who then mailed it to Mrs. Percy Jones. The attachment includes a history and genealogical record of the Legett family.
Date: February 14, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Branch to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Branch to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Charles Branch, M.D. of the Montreal Neurological Institute in Montreal, Canada, thanking Blanche Perry for the baptistry painting.
Date: August 14, 1966
Creator: Branch, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Jewel Biggerstaff to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Jewel Biggerstaff to Blanche Perry]

Letter and envelope from Mrs. Jewel Biggerstaff to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Tom Bean, Texas. Mentions receipt of the painting, installation, check to cover costs, and details about Biggerstaff's health and that of her mother.
Date: December 14, 1943
Creator: Biggerstaff, Jewel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry]

Handwritten letter from Ora James (Mrs. W.C. James) to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Letter mentions Wayland James as being newly in the military service during World War II and Ora James's reaction to it. Gives details of starting the church building and congregation in Friendship. Mentions check to cover additional expenses associated with the painting.
Date: September 14, 1941
Creator: James, Ora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Cotham to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Cotham to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Preston Cotham to Perry requesting a baptistry painting.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Cotham, Preston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Receipt Signed by Eleanor McLernon] (open access)

[Memorandum Receipt Signed by Eleanor McLernon]

Memorandum receipt for an aircraft seat back signed by Eleanor McLernon. Both copies have the word "Cancelled" stamped across them.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: McLernon, Eleanor
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931] (open access)

[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931]

Paper with notes related to the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: November 14, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with O. L. Trone, Sr., March 14, 1975 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. L. Trone, Sr., March 14, 1975

Interview with O. L. Trone, Sr., Church of Christ church member from Birmingham, Alabama. The interview includes Trone's views on his family's and his personal experiences with the church. The interview also includes discussion about the broader history of his family and the church through the context of time period and race.
Date: March 14, 1975
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Trone, O. L., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative Washington Carroll Bryan] (open access)

[Personal Narrative Washington Carroll Bryan]

Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.
Date: October 14, 1909
Creator: Bryan, Washington Carroll
System: The Portal to Texas History