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Army Mobilization Buildings: Elevations & Sections
Mess hall elevation and sections for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include front elevation for a 250 man mess hall, plan showing typical knee brace at walls, cross section, left end elevation, kitchen end elevation, half plan of louver, detail of built up corner, and section of kitchen entrance.
Date:
December 19, 1940
Creator:
United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]
A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
Date:
December 19, 1940
Creator:
Fuchs, Marion
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Memo Regarding the Salary Cost from Corsicana]
Plosser-Prince Air Academy memo regarding salary costs from Corsicana.
Date:
March 19, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, May 19, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing bureaucratic difficulties concerning partially frozen dish trucks and the processes necessary for Plosser and Prince to cut through the red tape most effectively. It contains a P.S. with more instruction, as well as a written note on the bottom, possibly to an assistant, Bob.
Date:
May 19, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, June 19, 1942]
Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the recent contract signing between Plosser-Prince and the Gulf Oil Corporation.
Date:
June 19, 1942
Creator:
Markins, G. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Saulson to Mrs. W. E. Blewett, August 19, 1942]
Letter from E. H. Saulson, director of the USO Club, to Mrs. W. E. Blewett in Sweetwater, Texas. Saulson discusses a meeting to be held August 25, 1942; according to him, the purpose of the club is "to help occupy time and perhaps develop some way of building or maintaining their own morale as well as that of their husbands." Also included is the envelope that this letter was delivered in.
Date:
August 19, 1942
Creator:
Saulson, E. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland, August 19, 1942]
Copy of a letter from R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland discussing an enclosed contract and check for the railroad track spur near Sweetwater, Texas for Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
August 19, 1942
Creator:
Griffith, R. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing Steffen Brother's impatience and anger toward the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. It references a breakdown of the contract between them and explicitly states that should Plosser and Prince not respond to the letter by September 22, 1942, legal action will be taken against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. This letter was sent via air mail special delivery.
Date:
September 19, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Newsmap. Monday, October 19, 1942 : week of October 9 to October 16
Front: Text describes action on various fronts: Solomons, New Hebrides, New Guinea, Aleutians, Far Eastern waters, Russia, Mediterranean, Western Europe. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show Guadalcanal Island, Tulagi; Russian front. Includes photographs: Alaska road in use by December (construction of the Alaska Defense Highway); Zero fighter; in the Solomons; German mobile gun; Insect protection. Back: Airborne Command. 12 photographs with descriptive text and explanation of the role of airborne troops.
Date:
October 19, 1942
Creator:
[United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]
Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing legal action between their clients, Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy, respectfully.
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Stater, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing contractual disputes over construction work between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Victor J. Nelson.
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Stater, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Co. "D" of the 56th A.I.R.]
Photograph of Company "D" as part of the 56th A.I.R. These men were under the umbrella of the 12th Armored Division. This company would later be renamed "A" Company and a member of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion.
Date:
December 19, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 19, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on January 19, 1943, asking them not to send any socks as he already has too many clothes. He sends his condolences upon the death of a Mrs. Naylor, and says he was sorry to hear about a friend losing his leg in an airplane crash.
Date:
January 19, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to L. E. McConnell, February 19, 1943]
Letter from Director R. E. Olin to Major L. E. McConnell discussing the per diam rate for board and lodging for the Women's Training Program at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
February 19, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, February 19, 1943]
Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser's analysis for the cost of basic and advanced training at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
February 19, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943]
Letter from H. M. Renaud of the British Air Commission to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince and R. E. Olin of Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the acknowledgement of Plosser-Prince Air Academy's Check No. 2137 for $10,000.
Date:
April 19, 1943
Creator:
Renaud, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 19, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 19, 1943. He details an "American dinner" he and his friends had in town.
Date:
April 19, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser, May 19, 1943]
Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser discussing legal charges totaling $1972.80 from a statement made from one Mr. Tom Irby, as well as another statement in the amount of $27.25 from one Mr. E. L. Bauknight. The back of the letter is written in Gregg shorthand.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Moody, Daniel James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Tom Irby, May 19, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Court Reporter Tom Irby acknowledging the receipt of a letter from May 15, 1943, which enclosed a statement of charges for the court case United States of America vs Joe B. Plosser et al.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 19, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 19, 1943. He discusses a girl from Waco who knows his family.
Date:
June 19, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Pilots]
Featured article in LIFE magazine about the WASP members and life at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The article includes many photographs of the women taking classes, performing tasks, and training at the flight school. On the back of one of the pages is part of an article on narcotics.
Date:
July 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 16, Thursday, August 19, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 19, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - August 19, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife telling her that he loves her and the kids.
Date:
August 19, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History