[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces] (open access)

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001 (open access)

International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001

Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date: June 14, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Children in Breton Costumes]

Postcard of a photograph of four children, two older girls and two smaller children sitting and standing between the girls. The children are wearing dark dresses, light-colored aprons, and light-colored caps. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies their clothes as Breton costumes. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Interior of Saint-Nazaire Church]

Postcard of a photograph of the inside of a large, high-ceiling stone church with large, ornate columns and an altar at the front. French text at the bottom of the postcard locates the church in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard addressed to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina that says, "Dear. Was in this church today. Leslie."
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of American Camp Kitchen in France]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of men gathered under a small tent covering, using wooden crates and metal cans to prepare food. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men as part of an American Camp in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Chaumont Dungeon and Tanneries]

Postcard of a photograph of an aerial view of a large stone building at the top of a hill and smaller buildings all along the slope of the hill, with trees in between. Farmland, fields, and forests are visible in the background beyond the hill. French text at the top of the postcard identifies a few of the buildings as a dungeon and tanneries. There is handwritten text on the back of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Château of Duchess Anne]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with a high stone wall and towers. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Duchess Anne's castle in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Nantes Fountain]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornate fountain with various statues surrounded by a street with pedestrians and horse-drawn buggies. Five-story buildings line the street, which has tall metal lamps along it. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fountain in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chapel St. Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large stone chapel with a circular window above, an arched wooden double-door entrance, and a facade with a statue at the top. French text on the postcard identifies the building as a chapel in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ernest Stanczyk to Miss Stanczyk, October 26, 1945]

Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.
Date: October 26, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 23, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the uniforms the WASP will be receiving, aviation, women, thanksgiving, friends, family, college experiences, holidays, surgeries, and diet.
Date: March 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edwards Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edwards Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.
Date: April 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 8, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life overseas, past experiences, drinking, issues with mail, and friends.
Date: April 8, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing a play, future interviews for the play, a skating rink, a recent encounter with another person, ships, aviation, and investment.
Date: March 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 1, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the past two letters and discussing life in France.
Date: April 1, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 17,1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 17,1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life as a Lieutenant.
Date: February 17, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 25, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon making conversation.
Date: February 25, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1944]

Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.
Date: April 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)

This booklet is the second chapter of Current Study 11, a staff development course about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter discusses the development of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and includes background information, observations, review questions, a list of readings for further study, and three appendices.
Date: December 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 6, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon making conversation and briefly mentioning his graduation from cadet school.
Date: March 6, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Eleanor McLernon, January 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Eleanor McLernon, January 29, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his change in address and aviation.
Date: January 29, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Clippings and Eulogy Scrapbook] (open access)

[WASP Clippings and Eulogy Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with newspaper and songbook clippings about Women Airforce Service Pilots during and after World War II, as well as several pamphlets and clippings eulogizing WASP members and leaders that passed away.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History