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[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]
Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date:
August 2010
Creator:
Jordan, Melissa
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter, June 18, 1912]
Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter regarding more cards he has to send once he prints them; Wilson notes that the truck in the photo is a "ladder truck in the Decoration Day Parade, 1908." The truck is loaded with ladders and has at least four firemen on it, one is seated at the rear, one is standing on the side, and two are seated in the driver's seat while holdings the reins to the horses. The truck also has two small American flags planted on either side of it.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Wilson, B. H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date:
1911-03-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to K. G. Manz, July 30, 1928]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to K. G. Manz, offering advice about construction specifications for a new college building.
Date:
July 30, 1928
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, October 8, 1929]
Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, speaking of a recent meeting with Arthur Fehr (representing Arthur P. Smith, Architect concerning the plans for a new building.
Date:
October 8, 1929
Creator:
Osthoff, R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, September 20, 1928]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, containing a short excerpt from a transcript of a Board meeting concerning construction of a sewer.
Date:
September 20, 1928
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, April 5, 1929]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, acknowledging that he received the new Block Plan, and requesting more copies from the architect, Mr. Schmidt.
Date:
April 5, 1929
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, July 17, 1930]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, asking for improvements on Professor G. Viehweg's home, including the need for gas heating.
Date:
July 17, 1930
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, August 6, 1929]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, speaking of plans and considerations for the construction of a building.
Date:
August 1, 1929
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, July 23, 1930]
Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, regarding insecure roof tiles on a professor's residence on Concordia College's campus.
Date:
July 23, 1930
Creator:
Smith, Harvey P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, July 31, 1930]
Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, acknowledging the receipt of a letter.
Date:
July 31, 1930
Creator:
Osthoff, R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, December 9, 1929]
Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, describing the architect's reasons for placement design. Fehr mentions an enclosed blue print.
Date:
December 9, 1929
Creator:
Fehr, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, June 18, 1926]
Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, asking for a return of concept drawings for a building.
Date:
June 18, 1926
Creator:
Smith, Harvey P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, November 29, 1929]
Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, responding to questions about the design and location of a building on Concordia's campus. Smith discusses the placement and arrangement of housing as well.
Date:
November 29, 1929
Creator:
Fehr, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to Arthur Fehr, January 30, 1930]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to Arthur Fehr, regarding the living and dining room design, and the arrangement of windows. A final cost of $9,600 is mentioned.
Date:
January 30, 1930
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, September 6, 1928]
Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, requesting advice about connecting a sewer with a house.
Date:
September 6, 1928
Creator:
Osthoff, R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, January 15, 1932]
Letter from R. Osthoff to Henry W. Horst, asking for more time to complete an Eigentumswert for the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date:
January 15, 1932
Creator:
Osthoff, R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to H. Studtmann, October 23, 1929]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to H. Studtmann, instructing him to identify the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other States as the owner of building plans instead of the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date:
October 23, 1929
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, January 2, 1930]
Letter from Harvey P. Smith to Henry W. Horst, describing the designs he has drawn for a residence that fits the Spanish style.
Date:
January 2, 1930
Creator:
Smith, Harvey P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, January 2, 1930]
Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, explaining the patio style of garden that will be developed for college residences.
Date:
January 2, 1930
Creator:
Fehr, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, October 25, 1929]
Letter from Arthur Fehr (representing Arthur P. Smith, Architect) to Henry W. Horst, offering advice and information about companies' bids for construction of a building.
Date:
October 25, 1929
Creator:
Fehr, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to Harvey P. Smith, July 6, 1926]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to Harvey P. Smith, cautioning not to work on construction of a professor's residence because of a lack of funds.
Date:
July 6, 1926
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Fehr to Henry W. Horst, October 8, 1929]
Letter from Arthur Fehr (representing Harvey P. Smith, Architect) to Henry W. Horst, speaking of the considerable challenge that designing a particular building entails.
Date:
October 8, 1929
Creator:
Fehr, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, October 24, 1929]
Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, giving an update about construction bids.
Date:
October 24, 1929
Creator:
Horst, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History