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[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland, August 19, 1942] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
Texas Commissary Company Audit Report: June 7 - September 30, 1942 (open access)

Texas Commissary Company Audit Report: June 7 - September 30, 1942

Report compiled regarding financial statements for a component of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas, documented under the name "Texas Commissary Company." It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of September 30) and a statement of profit and loss (for June 7-September 30).
Date: November 19, 1942
Creator: Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to L. E. McConnell, February 19, 1943] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser, May 19, 1943] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Clipping: Girl Pilots] (open access)

[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
[Clipping: Girl Pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Girl Pilots]

Magazine clipping of an article about the females training to be pilots. Details about their training such as classes and daily routines are provided.
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Life's Cover"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Life's Cover"]

Magazine clipping of a brief item discussing the cover subject of Life Magazine's July 19, 1943 issue. It includes details about WASP trainee Shirley Slade and where readers can learn more about "girl pilots" (line 10).
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Mrs. Yount speaking at a WASP graduation, the celebration of their first birthday, their attendance to a local movie premier. There is red text over the clipping that reads: "WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS WWII 50TH ANNIVERSARY AVENGER FIELD SWEETWATER, TX. 22 MAY 1993".
Date: November 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Property turn-in slip for Gayle Snell] (open access)

[Property turn-in slip for Gayle Snell]

A form detailing items returned by Gayle Snell to her quartermaster the day before her deactivation as a WASP, including item quantity and condition.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Haffan, R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Cash Purchases, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Receipt of Cash Purchases, December 19, 1944]

Receipt for the cash purchase of several items, totaling at $11.05, signed at the bottom by Catherine Parker.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement from Miss Jacqueline Cochran on Accomplishments of WASP Program (open access)

Statement from Miss Jacqueline Cochran on Accomplishments of WASP Program

Press release from the War Department giving Jacqueline Cochran's assessment of the accomplishments of the Women Airforce Service Pilots as the director of the WASP program.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Suspension from Trainee Position Eligibility List] (open access)

[Notice of Suspension from Trainee Position Eligibility List]

Notice from the military confirming that Catherine Parker declined the position of Engineer Aide Trainee and that she will be removed from list of eligible appointees. A response is written on the included forms from Catherine Parker further confirming her declination to the position.
Date: April 19, 1945
Creator: U.S. Civil Service
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 19, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 19, 1945?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her hectic work schedule and related events. Written on USO stationary.
Date: 1945-05-19?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing travelling from New Orleans to Houston and Dallas, and visiting and correspondence with friends. Written on White Plaza Hotels (Dallas) stationary.
Date: 1946-08-19?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History