[Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP, May 7, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP, May 7, 1996]

Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP discussing the 1998 Sweetwater WASP Reunion.
Date: May 7, 1996
Creator: 1998 WASP Reunion Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 50, Extracts 7-12] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 50, Extracts 7-12]

Special orders listing station assignments and reporting duties for several male pilots and Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: May 25, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Force Base (5th Ferrying Group)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aircraft Delivery Memorandum #2] (open access)

[Aircraft Delivery Memorandum #2]

Orders for WASP Gayle D. Ewing to ferry an AT-6 aircraft from Dallas, Texas to Spence Field Air Force base in Moultrie, Georgia.
Date: May 29, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models BT-13A and BT-15 Basic Training Airplanes (open access)

Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models BT-13A and BT-15 Basic Training Airplanes

Manual for the flight and operation of two military basic training planes manufactured by Vultee Aircraft, Inc., the BT-13A and the BT-15.
Date: May 5, 1941
Creator: Air Service Command
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fact Sheet from Command Study 12, Chapter 3] (open access)

[Fact Sheet from Command Study 12, Chapter 3]

List of information about the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section (RRPS) from Command Study 12, Chapter 3. The Warsaw Pact Forces.
Date: 1964-05?
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2A, Volume 50. Command and Staff (open access)

Course 2A, Volume 50. Command and Staff

This booklet is the Course 2A, Volume 50 unit of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the qualifications to be an Air Force officer, Air Force staff functions and organization, and the relationship between commander and staff.
Date: May 1961
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Bruce Gordon Elliot, May 17, 2002

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Interview with Bruce Elliot, a Navy veteran and POW from Montezuma, Kansas. Elliot discusses his family, joining the Navy and volunteering for Asiatic service, the start of war and the bombing of Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines, retreat to Corregidor, capture by the Japanese, escaping internment on Palawan and joining Moro guerillas, sabotage, linking up with Australian forces, evacuation to Australia and returning to the United States, becoming a deepsea diver, and Korean War service. In appendix are a photo of Elliot, a map of the Philippines, two photos of a POW camp on Palawan, and a photo of three of his comrades.
Date: May 17, 2002
Creator: Alexander, Bill & Elliot, Bruce Gordon
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with John J. Clemens, May 13, 2003

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Interview with John J. Clemens. The interview includes Clemens' personal experiences about childhood and early adulthood in Houston, Texas, World War II-era service in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard USS Wren in the Pacific Theater, and piloting a ship into Tokyo Bay immediately following the Japanese surrender. Clemens speaks about convoy missions across the Atlantic Ocean, the January 4, 1944 sinking of the USS Turner while moored in New York Harbor and the court of inquiry regarding the sinking, actions in the Aleutian Islands, Attu, Okinawa, and Philippine campaigns and anti-kamikaze warfare while aboard the USS Wren, and the effects that Allied bombing had on Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 2003
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Clemens, John J., 1921-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Willie Fred Sander, May 22, 2002

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Interview with Willie Fred Sander, a Navy WWII veteran from Brenham, Texas. Sander discusses his background and life before the war, joining the Navy and aviator training, flying PBM patrol bombers throughout the Pacific, and his family life after the war.
Date: May 22, 2002
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Sander, Willie Fred
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Travis Womack, Jr., May 10, 2002

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Interview with Travis Womack Jr., a Army WWII veteran from Marshall, Texas, who served with the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division. Womack discusses his family, education, basic and airborne training, deployment to Morocco and movement through North Africa, the invasion of Sicily, the Battle of San Pietro, the Anzio campaign, going to England, marrying, fighting in Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, disguised German troops, and the end of the war. In appendix is a detailed account of the Italian campaign written by Womack.
Date: May 10, 2002
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Womack Jr., Travis
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1944 (open access)

AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1944

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date: 1944-05~
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Abilene State Park]

Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]

Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 14, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee and Cumberland River]

Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee, seen from a distance on the banks of the Cumberland River. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Hello all- This is quite a warm day again. I cleaned the room and took it quite easy this week end. I went to church this morning and may go in Clarksville tonite for the first time. That tank pencil sharpener is just the thing I am sure. You must have had a swell Easter, I did too. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: May 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ford's Restaurant in Aberdeen, Maryland]

Postcard of Ford's Restaurant on U.S. Route 40 in Aberdeen, Maryland. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All. The weather is a bit warmer here now. This is the first day & it is quite interesting. We came to Aberdeen tonite. My address here is- Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Woodrow."
Date: May 17, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill]

Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 21, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh]

Postcard of the Liberty Bridge over the Monogahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as the skyline of the city, seen from Liberty Tunnels. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all. This is Pittsburgh. I just came back to the station after having had some chop suey. It was good but does become rather sickening if one tries to eat all. I had a three hour wait here - from 8:25 to 11:25. The train was quite dirty on the way here. Weather just a bit cool. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: May 22, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Washington D.C.]

Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Washington D.C." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in PA, says "I am in Washington and can say I am practically lost for I know very little about this city compared with New York. The temperature is sizzling for the first in a long time. I saw the Wash. Monument and White House today- (this evening) we arrived here about 6:30. So long. Woodrow."
Date: May 30, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field Renaming Ceremony Speech by Ann Atkeison] (open access)

[Avenger Field Renaming Ceremony Speech by Ann Atkeison]

Speech given by Ann Atkeison honoring the history of Avenger Field.
Date: May 20, 1989
Creator: Atkeison, Ann
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cynthia J. Beeman to Homer Taylor, May 17, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Cynthia J. Beeman to Homer Taylor, May 17, 1993]

Letter from Cynthia J. Beeman to Homer Taylor discussing activities at a WASP event, the placing of a Texas Historical Marker, and an article clipping physically attached about WASP in WWII.
Date: May 17, 1993
Creator: Beeman, Cynthia J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Harris, April 26, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Harris, April 26, 2002

Interview with Robert Edward Harris, a veteran of World War II, serving in India at the time. Harris answers questions relating to his training, duties, and activities while over in India towards the end of the war; Harrs also answers questions concerning his feelings towards the war and his enemies.
Date: May 13, 2003
Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Harris, Robert Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Avenger, Volume 1, Issue 1, May 11, 1943 (open access)

The Avenger, Volume 1, Issue 1, May 11, 1943

Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger] (open access)

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger] (open access)

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Newspaper clipping explaining the significant the role Jacqueline Cochran played in forming the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization. The clipping also shares a brief history of Avenger Field and includes a report from a German spy to the Gestapo.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A. & Hart, Mary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History