[B-24, left side]

Photograph of a B-24 from the left side, showing the wing with two propellers in April 1942.
Date: April 28, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ten men working inside an airplane fuselage

Photograph of ten men at work assembling the interior of an airplane fuselage in April 1942.
Date: April 25, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. Newman and Mr. Fleet in front of B-24 wheel]

Photograph of Mr. Newman, Mr. Fleet, and unknown man standing in front of a B-24 wheel in April 1942. The men are dressed in suits.
Date: April 24, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[B-24 with men on top]

Photograph of a B-24 from the side with two workmen standing on the fuselage in April 1942. One of the large propellers is visible.
Date: April 28, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Hayes and George Newman in motor glide]

Photograph of George Newman and Helen Hayes riding through the plant on a motor glide in April 1942.
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George Newman and Helen Hayes inspecting a gas tank]

Photograph of George Newman and Helen Hayes inspecting a gas tank in April 1942.
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Helen Hayes and George Newman Observing Wing Tip

A man in a dark suit with a white collar and necktie gestures towards a wrapped airplane wing tip behind a woman dressed in a pinstripe suit with tights, heels, a hat and corsage. A purse hangs from her arm. On the ceiling are fluorescent lights.
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Side View of B-24 Showing Production Bulletin

Photograph of three men, one in a tan uniform with a hat, loading a weapon into the belly of an airplane. Several other men stand on or around the airplane. A poster with the image of a pilot and the words, "She's a swell plane - give us more! MORE PRODUCTION".
Date: May 1, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George Newman and Helen Hayes in Mr. Newman's office]

Photograph of Helen Hayes with George Newman in his office, near his desk, in April 1942.
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Three Girls Working on R Wing

Photograph of three women in light-colored uniforms working on the inside of a plane wing. On the floor are toolboxes, tin cans and a hose. In the background are two men on top of the plane and fluorescent lights on the ceiling.
Date: May 9, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Elayne Montgomery Bowling

Photograph of Elayne Montgomery tossing a bowling ball down a bowling lane. She is wearing a white shirt with a plaid skirt and braids in her hair. Behind her is a man wearing a jacket and necktie with a microphone and several people sitting on benches.
Date: May 9, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Woman Installing Wire in Leading Edge of Wing

Photograph of a woman installing wires on the leading edge of the wing of an airplane. She is wearing a light-colored uniform and is facing the open plane wing with exposed wires and hoses.
Date: May 11, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man and Woman Riveting on Airplane Wing

Photograph of a man and woman riveting on the wing of a military airplane. They are both wearing light-colored uniforms, he with a hat and she with a handkerchief around her head. A large hose runs from her riveter. He is seated beneath the wing on a wooden box. In the foreground are more wooden boxes.
Date: May 11, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Girl Working on Machine

Photograph of a woman in a high-wasted light-colored uniform with dark hair working on a dark machine. The machine is on top of a wooden table with many poles underneath.
Date: May 11, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Girl Riveting at Trailing Edge of LS

Photograph of a woman with dark hair and high-wasted pants riveting on the trailing edge of an airplane. In the upper left-hand corner are several cables.
Date: May 11, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lindbergh, Newman and Hall

Photograph of men in George Newman's office in May 1942. Seated in the middle is aviator Charles Lindbergh. A telephone and lamp are on Mr. Newman's desk.
Date: May 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maj. Bill McDuffy joins tour with Lindbergh]

Photograph of Maj. Bill McDuffy joining Mr. Hall, George Newman, and Mr. Cawthorn as they give a tour of the plant to Charles Lindbergh in May 1942.
Date: May 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Newman, Lindbergh and others by wing hoist]

Photograph of George Newman with a group, including Charles Lindbergh in the background, looking at an airplane wing hoist in May 1942.
Date: May 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George Newman talking with Charles Lindbergh]

Photograph of George Newman talking with Charles Lindbergh as they walk through the warehouse in May 1942. Other men accompany them, some in military uniforms.
Date: May 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Newman and Woodhead in the plant]

George Newman, Mr. Woodhead and another unidentified man walk through the plant. They all are wearing suits and ties.
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guard examines visitor's identification card]

Guard examines a visitor's identification card as he enters the gate in an automobile in May 1942.
Date: May 23, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man running the grinding machine]

Photograph of a man running a grinding machine over a piece of metal in May 1942. He is wearing an apron to protect his clothing.
Date: May 23, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fire Chief Jones and Policemen

Photograph of four men standing together. One is Fire Chief Jones who looks over some papers with policemen. The policemen wear uniforms and one has on a bowtie. The other two men wear suits. Three of them wear glasses.
Date: May 23, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man running the grinding machine]

Photograph of a man running a grinding machine over a piece of metal in May 1942. He is wearing an apron to protect his clothing.
Date: May 23, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History