[Telegram from S. W. Bohls to J. E. Peavy, July 3, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from S. W. Bohls to J. E. Peavy, July 3, 1942]

Telegram from Dr. S. W. Bohls to Dr. J. E. Peavy of the Nolan County Health Unit discussing the existence of coli-form organisms in the Plosser-Prince Air Academy barracks and the lack of such organisms in the mess hall.
Date: July 3, 1943
Creator: Bohls, S. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company, July 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company, July 9, 1942]

Letter from M. L. Harris of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company re-requesting a price list on a "large quantity of fountain and kitchen supplies" from the company. The first request for such list was sent eight days previous.
Date: July 9, 1942
Creator: Harris, M. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hans A. Klagsbrunn to Charles A. Prince, July 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Hans A. Klagsbrunn to Charles A. Prince, July 20, 1943]

Letter from Hans A. Klagsbrunn to Charles A. Prince discussing the Bill of Sale for Plosser and Prince and and audit by Defense Plant Corporation's Dallas Agency.
Date: July 20, 1943
Creator: Klagsbrunn, Hans A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund, July 1942 #3] (open access)

[Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund, July 1942 #3]

Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund discussing the possible compensation for a worker injured on the job at National Iron Works.
Date: July 1942
Creator: Boughton, Edward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Mailing Receipt for a Letter From Mrs. Hellen McKee to Jacqueline Cochran] (open access)

[A Mailing Receipt for a Letter From Mrs. Hellen McKee to Jacqueline Cochran]

A mailing receipt for a letter from Mrs. Helen McKee to Jacqueline Cochran on July 9, 1970. It includes addresses for the two locations, and includes a stamp on the back.
Date: July 9, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Mailing Receipt for a Letter From Cochran Oldum Ranch to Hellen Forest McKee] (open access)

[A Mailing Receipt for a Letter From Cochran Oldum Ranch to Hellen Forest McKee]

A mailing receipt for a letter from Cochran Oldum Ranch to Hellen Forest McKee for $15.34 on July 7, 1970. It includes addresses for the two locations, and includes a stamp.
Date: July 7, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Worksheet: Use Dallas Sectional Chart, July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Worksheet: Use Dallas Sectional Chart, July 14, 1944]

Worksheet completed by Suzette Van Daell. The worksheet contains twenty questions about reading coordinates, and all questions are answered.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: van Daell, Suzette
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Your Body in Flight (open access)

Your Body in Flight

Textbook titled "Your Body in Flight" or Technical Order No. 00-25-13, created July 20, 1943 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
Date: July 20, 1943
Creator: Army Air Forces
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History Interview Transcript  of  Women Airforce Service Pilots] (open access)

[Oral History Interview Transcript of Women Airforce Service Pilots]

An oral history interview transcript conducted by Rebecca Wright featuring Helen Wyatt Snapp, Marjorie Popell Sizemore, Doris Elkington Hamaker, Mary Ann Baldner Gordon, Mary Anna "Marty" Martin Wyall, and Teresa D. James. Wrights asks about the group's experiences in either Women Airforce Service Pilots program or the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the prejudice of the 1940s.
Date: July 18, 1999
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt; Sizemore, Marjorie Popell; Hamaker, Doris Elkington; Gordon, Mary Ann Baldner; Wyall, Mary Anna Martin & James, Teresa D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Snapp with Gold Medal]

Photograph that is slightly blurry of Helen Snapp in uniform sitting at a table, with her gold medal seen to the right. Two young women can be seen standing behind her. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo read, "From Left standing Samantha Thomason and Callie Thomason, Helen Snapp, July 10, 2010" and " AFA FL Convention dinner Ft Lauderdale, Fl."
Date: July 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Frank W. Falk discussing Eleanor McLernon's responsibility and character.
Date: July 8, 1942
Creator: Falk, Frank W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill]

Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date: July 24, 1962
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2] (open access)

[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2]

Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date: July 15, 1963
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing life in his company and reminding her that he loves her.
Date: July 4, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 30, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 30, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife telling her about how his mother is doing and briefly mentioning the President, and asking how the children are doing.
Date: July 30, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP History Pamphlet #2] (open access)

[WASP History Pamphlet #2]

Pamphlet about the history and contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots written by WASP member Betty Jane Williams. A photo of WASP director Jacqueline Cochran and General Arnold can be seen on the cover and several photos of WASP members can be seen on the back page.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 23, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father writing about relations between Japan and Germany.
Date: July 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 29, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father mentioning her mother's health, international relations, Winston Churchill, and the war.
Date: July 29, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the war.
Date: July 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about personal matters and the war.
Date: July 22, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 9, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 9, 1946]

Letter to Cecile from her father about friends and family and the war.
Date: July 9, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 18, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about visiting her grandmother and financial difficulties in his business. Discusses the war as well.
Date: July 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Soldier Waving on a Train]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on the back of a train and waving toward the camera.
Date: July 4, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History