[Model on Stage at Barton Springs]

Photograph of a model posing on stage during a style show at Barton springs in 1941.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Member of Girls Baseball Team]

Photograph of a girl catching a baseball with gloves on.
Date: March 15, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Style Shows at Barton Springs #2]

Photograph of a group of people wearing swimming attire and posing by a pool at Barton Springs.
Date: April 16, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barton Springs Style Show]

Photograph of the scenery at a Barton Springs style show and a model is seen posing on stage with a couple of people seated behind her.
Date: April 6, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barton Spring Style Show]

Photograph of the audience members at a Barton Springs style show in 1941.
Date: April 6, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Member of Female Baseball Team]

Photograph of a member of the female baseball team standing on stage with a ball in hand.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Girls Baseball Team]

Photograph of several members of the girls baseball team posing.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Government Pumphouse and Tank]

Photograph of an old government pumphouse and tank in Ft. Davis, Texas. Both the pumphouse and the tank are made of stone bricks and sit on and at the base of a hill, respectively. A large tree looms over the scene.
Date: June 1941
Creator: King, Harold A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mister, Coleman Flying School Yearbook, Class 44-E (open access)

The Mister, Coleman Flying School Yearbook, Class 44-E

Book documenting the 44-E class of pilots at the Coleman Flying School in Coleman, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program. There are several handwritten messages written over or next to the cadets' portraits.
Date: [1941..1944]
Creator: Coleman Flying School, Ltd.
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, June 20, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, June 20, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 20, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 27, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, July 4, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, July 4, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 4, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, July 25, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, July 25, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 25, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, August 1, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, August 1, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 1, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, August 8, 1941 (open access)

The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, August 8, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 8, 1941
Creator: Kean, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Roxton News (Roxton, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941 (open access)

The Roxton News (Roxton, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Roxton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 3, 1941
Creator: Kean, George
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941] (open access)

[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941]

Incomplete, unsigned letter from someone in the Canadian A. S. Force in England, addressed to the H.B.M. Consul, H. E. Slaymaker with the subject "W. R. Davis." It includes a clipping about William Rhodes Davis, who has been taking money from Nazis, with portions of text underlined in black ink and red pencil. The correspondence is written on letterhead for The American Eagle Club.
Date: January 12, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]

Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Deane, Early, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941]

Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake describing the German bombardment of London during World War II and the effects the bombardment had on the morale of the British people. Additionally Mr. Bradford advises to keep an eye on Mr. William Rhodes Davis due to his possible Nazi ties.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941]

Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford attempting to reach out to Mr. Bradford in hopes of establishing a line of communication with their West Texan brother. Mr. Groebl mentions that the Westex Oil Company is still going strong throughout East Texas. The final half of the letter mentions that the Groebl's and East Texas prayers are behind the Allied cause.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Groebl, Ted O. & Groebl, Albert P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on February 13, 1941. Mr. Bradford briefly mentions that he is with the Royal Canadian Engineers working along side many fellow Americans throughout Europe.
Date: March 26, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943] (open access)

[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]

Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
Date: 1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator: Bradford, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]

Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
Date: January 23, 1941
Creator: Lewis, James O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis discussing the events of his time overseas. Bradford describes the bombing he has seen in London and other large cities and his great respect for the serviceman he has met.
Date: February 8, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History