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[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2]
Orders for several Air Force and WASP pilots to ferry planes from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to Moultrie, Georgia, San Antonio, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas. The three WASP pilots are Gayle D. Ewing, Nadine B. Ramsey, and Helen A. Turner.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Abernathy to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Abernathy, Adj, F. A. Post 75, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Abernathy advises of his previous plans to be out of state on vacation at the time of the conference and asks Carswell to serve for him on the Publications Committee at the Fort Worth War Conference.
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Abernathy, D. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Training Certificate for Gayle Ewing]
Certificate from the Air Force showing that Gayle D. Ewing completed her Women Airforce Service Pilot training.
Date:
August 25, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Report completed by Suzette van Daell]
Flight report completed by Suzette van Daell on October 9, 1944. Van Daell completed an inspection of her plane, reporting that the vehicle is performing up to standards and a total number of 1005 hours of flight time. The back of the document includes handwritten notes between Suzette and an unknown contributor, discussing plans for the upcoming night involving a movie, drinking, and clubbing.
Date:
August 9, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Forces
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]
Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 3, 1944
Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 3, 1944
Creator:
Autry, R. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 10, 1944
Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 10, 1944
Creator:
Autry, R. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1944
Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 17, 1944
Creator:
Autry, R. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 24, 1944
Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
Autry, R. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 31, 1944
Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Autry, R. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Harold C. Benedict to The Chairman, Hale County Local Board No. 1 - August 4, 1944]
A letter addressed to The Chairman, Hale County Local Board No. 1, Plainview, Texas, from Harold C. Benedict, Lieutenant, USNR, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Benedict discusses the file of a registrant suggesting a IV-F reclassification based on the reason for his discharge from the Army and advises that consideration needs to be given for a II-A(F)classification.
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Benedict, Harold C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Marseille, France]
Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."
Date:
August 28, 1944
Creator:
Bonnard
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Flyer: From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944]
A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.
Date:
August 5, 1944
Creator:
Caldwell, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Virginia Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha Virginia Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated August 8, 1944. Martha Carswell advises that she has decided to go into the U. S. Nursing Corps and asks if he thinks it a wise thing to do. She advises that her mother wants for her to do so but that her father does not and that he has always treated her mother, herself and all of the children "terrible". Two postscripts address her guilt regarding her hatred.
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, Martha Virginia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain M. D. Whiteside - August 31, 1944]
A letter written to Captain M. D. Whiteside, Air Surgeon's Office, War Department, Pentagon Building, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Whiteside that Mr. Collier will carry on the effort to secure the hospital location for Abilene.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George E. Ijams - August 31, 1944]
A letter written to Col. George E. Ijams, Assistant Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Ijams that Mr. E. M. Collier and he hope to supply sufficient information to warrant the location in Abilene of the new Veterans Hospital for Texas.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. H. Tripp - August 31, 1944]
A letter written to Col. L. H. Tripp, Director of Construction, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses the appreciation of Mr. E. M. Collier and himself regarding the enjoyment of their visit and for the information Tripp provided relative to the present status of the Veterans Hospital for Texas.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Leonard Outhwaite - August 31, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. Leonard Outhwaite, Secretary, Federal Board of Hospitalization, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the information given to them. "We trust the brief, as to locating the proposed Veterans Hospital for Texas in Abilene, will have the attention of your Board at the proper time".
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel A. L. Tynes - August 31, 1944]
A letter written to Lt. Col. A. L. Tynes, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the courtesies extended to them while in Washington and acknowledges the information and encouragement Tynes gave to them regarding the location of a Veterans Hospital in Texas assuring him that they intend to secure this Hospital for Abilene.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - August 31, 1944]
A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises that while in Washington he and Mr. E. M. Collier were in Connally's office and gives his assurance that Mrs. Carr provided the information they were seeking regarding a Veterans Hospital for Texas.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]
An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 4, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]
An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date:
August 13, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History