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Sweetwater Reporter
206
Forts Heritage Region
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9
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
7
Prince Collection
7
The Nolan County News
7
Henderson (Paul Hill) Collection
1
Kafka Collection
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National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
1
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being alone in the barracks, her training schedule, a visit from Jackie Cochran and related drill parade, a planned visit from General Hap Arnold, learning to fly basic trainers, not getting along with an instructor, recent correspondence, advantages of being the first class at Avenger Field, hope of getting Army commissions, the weather, bonds, and clothes. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
April 1, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Josephine Pinson, June 1, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to Josephine Pinson discussing placing orders with both Levy Brothers and Penney Company for bedding materials for Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
June 1, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser, August 1, 1942]
Copy of a letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser discussing an enclosed letter Cribbett wrote to Major Long. The letter to Long discusses a change in plans of eleven Air Force Refresher students finishing their training at Sweetwater instead of at Long's training facilities in Terrell.
Date:
August 1, 1942
Creator:
Cribbett, W. C. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum, March, 1, 2010]
Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum discussing memories of WASP and Sweetwater during WWII and seeing the museum at a class of '57 high school reunion.
Date:
March 1, 2010
Creator:
Comolli, Kent & Comolli, Deanie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Monument Sub-Committee Meeting, April 1, 1993]
Minutes for the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce WASP Monument Sub-Committee meeting including a list of members in attendance and a summary of business discussed.
Date:
April 1, 1993
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards, June 1, 1987]
Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for offering to pay for the WASP folders, expressing her gratitude for hospitality provided by Sweetwater, and offering hospitality if he travels through Oklahoma City.
Date:
June 1, 1987
Creator:
Riddle, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release, July 1 1986]
Press release inviting Women Airforce Service Pilots and their families to visit the Pioneer Museum to browse a new WASP exhibit dedicated to the late Mrs. Dede Deaton.
Date:
July 1, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Florence G. Reynolds, August 1, 1986]
Letter from Henri Elizabeth Pepper to F. G. Reynolds informing her that the museum is displaying more WASP artifacts and what contributions certain WASP made.
Date:
August 1, 1986
Creator:
Pepper, Henri Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check from J. F. Newman to Sam Myres, August 1, 1899]
Check made out to S. D. Myres for thirty-four dollars and twenty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1899
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check from J. F. Newman to Sam Myres, December 1, 1899]
Check made out to S. D. Myres for four dollars and twenty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
December 1, 1899
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date:
October 1, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Bicentennial Planned"]
Newspaper clipping about plans in the City of Sweetwater, including building renovations and events with the high school band. An article about the Cold War is included on the other side.
Date:
May 1, 1975
Creator:
Boyd, Alice
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett]
Filled in and graded answer sheet for a test taken by Horace E. Bartlett, along with a blank student progress sheet, a book order form, and a list of books available to purchase from Maxwell Air Force Base. These are paired with an envelope addressed to Bartlett in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
October 1, 1957
Creator:
Bartlett, Horace E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, November 1, 1988]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards containing a Christmas card, a list of the new WASP officers, and the death Earl Finley.
Date:
November 1, 1988
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express]
Photograph of the Railway Express (located at Railroad Right of Way) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[B&H Ref]
Photograph of the B&H Ref in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Farmer Stockman]
Photograph of the Farmer Stockman (located at 200 W 3rd) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Municipal Auditorium, (medallion above entrance)]
Photograph of the Municipal Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
May 1, 1982
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Auditorium]
Photograph of the Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
July 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ludlum Measurement Complex]
Photograph of the Ludlum Measurement Complex (located at 501 Oak) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Auditorium]
Photograph of the Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
July 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Municipal Auditorium]
Photograph of the Municipal Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
May 1, 1982
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Luella Building (Watson Focht Harp Music)]
Photograph of the Luella Building (Watson Focht Harp Music) (located at 320 Oak) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1983
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Municipal Auditorium, (looking SSE)]
Photograph of the Municipal Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
April 1, 1982
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History