[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998] (open access)

[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998]

Letter to Marty, possibly Marty Wyall, discussing how joyful and busy the writer's life has been in recent months in regards to reuniting with WASP members and retelling stories.
Date: August 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]

Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
Date: August 12, 1977
Creator: Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #810 in Shiloh, Louisiana]

Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shiloh, Louisiana. The text below the image says "[sic] Shiloh La Aug 9 1957" and "H.E.Chelf."
Date: August 9, 1957
Creator: Chelf, H. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #807]

Photograph of T&P train #807 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Written underneath the image are "Shreveport, La Aug 19 1951" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 19, 1951
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #806 in New Orleans, Louisiana]

Photograph of T&P train #806 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a water tower behind the train. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P - M.P. Terminal Enginehouse New Orleans La Aug 17 1950" and "Frank Phillips."
Date: August 17, 1950
Creator: Phillips, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #907 and Car - Shreveport, Louisiana]

Photograph of train engine #907 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "907" is visible on the front of the engine and side of the car, along with "Texas & Pacific." Additional tracks lay in front. An electrical pole stands in the background left. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. Aug. 1950."
Date: August 1950
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #616]

Photograph of T&P train #616 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A second train is partially visible behind the first. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. Aug 1949" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1949
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #805]

Photograph of T&P train #805 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Written underneath the image are "Shreveport, La. Aug. 1949" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1949
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #806]

Photograph of T&P train #806 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Written below the image are "Alexandria, La. Aug. 1949" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1949
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #805 in Shreveport, La.]

Photograph of a close shot of train #805 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The text below the image says "Shreveport, La. Aug. 1949" and "H.K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1949
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing travelling from New Orleans to Houston and Dallas, and visiting and correspondence with friends. Written on White Plaza Hotels (Dallas) stationary.
Date: 1946-08-19?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing her trip from Jacksonville to Dallas. Written on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary.
Date: 1943-08-18?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #354 and Car - Shreveport, Louisiana]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "354" is visible on the engine. Various parts and debris fill the bottom of the frame. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. Aug 24th 1936 - P.&MT.P. #354."
Date: August 24, 1936
Creator: Burke, W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #420 in Shreveport, Louisiana]

Photograph of T&P train #420 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Written below the image is "Shreveport, La. Aug 4th 1931" and "William Monypeny."
Date: August 4, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #190 in Alexandria, Louisiana]

Copy photo of T&P train #190 as seen behind tall grass. Below the image are written "Alexandria, La. Aug 3rd 1931" and "William Monypeny."
Date: August 3, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train 10, #1]

Photograph of a train engine attached to a car. A building is partially visible in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Louisiana Southern #10 (ex T&P) #43. New Orleans, La. Aug. 1931."
Date: August 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train 10, #2]

Photograph of a train engine attached to a car. A building is partially visible in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #10 (ex T&P #43)."
Date: August 1, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train #11]

Photograph of a train engine connected to a car, viewed from the side; an unidentified man wearing a uniform is in the train's cab. A handwritten note below the image says, "New Orleans La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #11 (ex T&P #63)."
Date: August 1, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 186] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 186]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant Arthur M. Baker on charges of misappropriating money from his troops, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: August 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History