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Magnetic Survey of the Florida Peninsula
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines over magnetic surveys conducted on the Florida peninsula. Measurements, methods, and instrumentation used for the survey are presented. Tables and maps are included in this report.
Date:
May 1945
Creator:
Lee, Frederick William; Swartz, J. H. & Hemberger, S. J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trace Elements Reconnaissance in Florida : Section 1, Radioactivity of Some Florida Sands ; Section 2, Radioactivity of Phosphates and Other Rocks in Florida
The following document contains two reports providing results from reconnaissance missions in Florida. These missions tested the radioactivity in Florida sands and the radioactivity in phosphates and rocks found in Florida.
Date:
September 1945
Creator:
Slaughter, A. L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
Date:
July 23, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Study of the History and Educational Development of the Schools in Dade County, Florida, to 1945
The purpose of this study is to determine to what extent Dade county has kept its educational program abreast with the rapid development of the community and thereby met the educational needs of the children in this section of the country.
Date:
1945
Creator:
Perkins, Ulyssa Jo
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Analytical Study of the Variation of Five Factors that Affect Learning
The problem of this study is to determine the variation of five factors that affect learning, and to ascertain whether or not the variation in the five factors considered affected the learning of two groups of pupils.
Date:
1945
Creator:
Wolverton, Ethel Garrett
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, December 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father's passing.
Date:
December 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 16, 1945]
Telegram sent from Cornelia Yerkes to her father informing him that she arrived safely at an unnamed overseas station.
Date:
May 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 4, 1945]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent correspondence and getting a job with the Red Cross. The postcard features an image of clouds from an airliner window, flanked by curtains.
Date:
January 4, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion to Frances Yerkes, February 2, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes' friend Marion to Frances Yerkes.
Date:
February 2, 1945
Creator:
Marion
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 8, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing arranging a meeting with Jackie Cochran, visiting home, and living with the Willis family.
Date:
January 8, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, most likely addressed to her parents, written on Hotel St. Francis (New Orleans) stationary as she rode a train to Washington D.C. discussing her ride, her time visiting home and that she left some things there, and her hope for a job with the Red Cross.
Date:
1945-04-01?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes aircraft rating certificate]
Pilot rating for Cornelia Yerkes indicating that she was qualified on both single and multi-engined aircraft and seaplanes.
Date:
February 6, 1945
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes medical certificate]
CAA medical certificate for Cornelia Yerkes signed by A. J. Herbolsheimer.
Date:
January 16, 1945
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 26, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a backlog of mail, Christmas decorations on Guam, weather, problems with water and electricity, meeting someone from Jacksonville, changes in personnel on the island, and her typewriter. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date:
December 26, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Jax 'Wasp' Says Women Who Fly Need Stamina]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Jax 'Wasp' Says Women Who Fly Need Stamina" which profiles Cornelia Yerkes and includes a photo of Yerkes in uniform. the article discusses her training, certifications, and her experience ferrying planes.
Date:
February 22, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: American Red Cross Receives Letters From Overseas Workers]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "American Red Cross Receives Letters from Overseas Workers," and three photos of Cornelia Yerkes, Hope Mills-Price, and Florence Goldrick. The article briefly profiles each pictured woman and provides information on how to work with the Red Cross.
Date:
July 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes, February 6, 1945]
Letter from WASP leader Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes (courtesy of her father Fred) introducing a certificate recognizing her service as a WASP.
Date:
February 6, 1945
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes commercial pilot license]
Commercial pilot's license for Cornelia Yerkes issued in 1945.
Date:
January 16, 1945
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Travis to Ms. Ketchum, December 7, 1945]
Letter from Captain Rooker to Ms. Ketchum listing the six officers coming to the Galveston Hospitality trip.
Date:
December 7, 1945
Creator:
Rooker, Travis E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Daniel Schlanger, December 1, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Daniel Schlanger discussing the Hillel program and the specific facts regarding the new Hillel building at The University of Texas at Austin. He encloses a book of facts about Hillel and also various Hillel publications that demonstrate what the program is accomplishing.
Date:
December 1, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History