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[Letter from Frank E. Nattier, Jr. to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1941]
Letter from Frank E. Nattier, Jr. to Charles A. Prince discussing the next step Prince should take in his effort to build the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
May 21, 1941
Creator:
Nattier, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
75-mm howitzer materiel.
This is a World War II-era technical manual for the 75mm Howitzer. It contains information on use, maintenance, assembly, and other aspects of this weapon.
Date:
June 21, 1941
Creator:
United States. Army. Ordnance Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph of Soldier]
Photograph of a soldier wearing a uniform and hat. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "April 21, 1942, N.Y.C."
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942]
Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date:
May 21, 1942
Creator:
Smith, L. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942 #2]
Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date:
May 21, 1942
Creator:
Smith, L. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942]
Copy of a letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, discussing a previous letter wherein Plosser listed several unapproved changes to the construction of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Coombs writes to remind Plosser of the proper procedure to seek approval of major construction changes from the War Department.
Date:
July 21, 1942
Creator:
Coombs, J. Wendell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence]
Instruction manual for how to prepare military type correspondence. The manual is divided into seven sections: I. General, II. Channels of Communication, III. Military Letters, IV. Indorsements, V. Inclosures, VI. Nonmilitary Letters, and VII. Telegrams, Radiograms, and Cablegrams.
Date:
August 21, 1942
Creator:
United States Department of War
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, August 21, 1942]
Photocopy of a letter from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, on August 21, 1942. He asks about an election and her children, and tells her that the men fighting the war need to know the American public supports them.
Date:
August 21, 1942
Creator:
Vaughan, Jack Carter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942]
Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson discussing the collection of unpaid funds totaling $5198.00, to be paid to the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company.
Date:
September 21, 1942
Creator:
Cote, Paul R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Newsmap. Monday, September 21, 1942 : week of September 11 to September 18
Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Madagascar, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Aleutians, Far Eastern waters, Midway, China, West Coast, Western Europe, Mediterranean. Large map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show: Madagascar; Russian front (southern sectors), Madagascar in Africa Includes photographs: Night falls in North Africa; Stinger [twin machine-gun]; It was "impossible" [Capt. Edward Ellsberg's sub salvage work]; Blimps hunt subs. Back: Somewhere in Alaska. 13 photographs are captioned. Text headlined: Alaska's Defenders Go Underground. Includes map labeled: Still Our Northern Frontier.
Date:
September 21, 1942
Creator:
[United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, November 21, 1942]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing a box of knives from him, her husband Dick and taxes, getting brunch, taking an intelligence test, a football game, and uniforms.
Date:
November 21, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 21, 1942]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 21, 1942. He tells them to go visit a friend of his who recently left the army and is going to be in Waco soon.
Date:
December 21, 1942
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Newsmap. Monday, December 21, 1942 : week of December 11 to December 18
Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Libya; Tunisia; New Guinea; Solomons; China; Russia; Aleutians Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: New Guinea; Mediterranean Sea; Russian front. Photographs: Supply dock; wrecked by recoil; Captured Italian flag; Hot on Rommel's heels; Yanks advance on Japs in New Guinea Back: Text describes the history and power of infantry. Includes 19 photographs and a map of Stalingrad and the Caucasus operations area.
Date:
December 21, 1942
Creator:
[United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Big Job: Basic Magnesium News Letter, Number 30, January 21, 1943
Newsletter published by Basic Magnesium Inc. that discusses various topics regarding the company, the magnesium industry, and news local to the town in which the company is located. One article included is about the dormitory room decoration former Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger.
Date:
January 21, 1943
Creator:
Basic Magnesium, Incorporated
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 3rd Battalion 12th Armored Division]
Photograph of the 3rd Battalion, 56th A.I.R. apart of the 12th Armored Division. This is a group photo taken at Camp Campbell in January 1943.
Date:
January 21, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Service Co. 56th A.I.R. - 12th Armored Division]
Photograph of the Service Company part of the 56th A.I.R. These soldiers are a part of the larger 12th Armored Division. This photo was taken at Camp Campbell in January 1943.
Date:
January 21, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski Performing a Skit]
Photograph of Private Alec Witkowski performing a skit, wearing a baby outfit, with Dorothy Broughton and Betty Derigo standing next to him. According to the text, this performance is a part of the Wharton Majorettes dance and variety show at Camp Hulen Service Club.
Date:
February 21, 1943
Creator:
Finch, William A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rene Olin to Charles A. Prince, February 21, 1943]
Telegram from Rene Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the need for extra capital for their new training program in the form of $60,000.
Date:
February 21, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Investigation Report from George Woods, March 21, 1943]
Investigation Report from George Woods containing a copy of an attached signed statement by one Logan Pierson for the case of U.S. vs. Plosser et al.
Date:
March 21, 1943
Creator:
Woods, George
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 21, 1943?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her family discussing getting out of sick bay, being in charge of other student pilots, liberty, a visit from Phil Kafka(?), and wash-outs.
Date:
1943-03-21?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 21, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 21, 1943. He mentions a movie he saw recently, and lists the people he received birthday cards from.
Date:
May 21, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of an Army Singing Group]
Photograph of a group of soldiers making up the School for the Promotion of Group Singing on Marches at Camp Hulen. The soldiers are sitting on benches with a conductor leading them in song.
Date:
May 21, 1943
Creator:
Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 21, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her typewriter, flying, money, needing more planes, liberty, and her schedule.
Date:
June 21, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold to Mary Langrill - June 21, 1943]
Letter from Harold Langrill to his wife describing army training at Camp Wolters and passing a rifle inspection. He also tells her about their Southern Baptist chaplain and that he likes his barracks-mates.
Date:
June 21, 1943
Creator:
Langrill, Harold
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History