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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
32
Eleanor Brown Collection
29
Kafka Collection
15
Gayle Snell Collection
12
Prince Collection
9
Catherine Parker Collection
8
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
5
Henderson (Paul Hill) Collection
4
Suzette Van Daell Douglas Collection
4
Avenger Field Nomination
3
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[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft, The Cole Flyer #1]
Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date:
November 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft The Cole Flyer #2]
Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date:
November 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft The Cole Flyer #3]
Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date:
November 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Robert Young, November 2, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to Robert Young discussing discussing a report that lists several electrical repairs needed at Avenger Field.
Date:
November 2, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plosser-Prince Memorandum of Meeting]
Minutes from a meeting at the office of Plosser-Prince Air Academy between several parties discussing faults in construction of Avenger Field and the Wilson Glider School and the possibility of the contractor, Victor J. Nelson, correcting the issues.
Date:
November 6, 1942
Creator:
Hughes, J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]
Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.
Date:
1942-11-13/1942-11-17
Creator:
Nelson, Victor J. & Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing contractual disputes over construction work between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Victor J. Nelson.
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Stater, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Commissary Company Audit Report: June 7 - September 30, 1942
Report compiled regarding financial statements for a component of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas, documented under the name "Texas Commissary Company." It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of September 30) and a statement of profit and loss (for June 7-September 30).
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942]
Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing previous correspondence written three days prior on November 19, 1942. Beall rejects Victor J. Nelson's offer to complete the construction work previously agreed upon.
Date:
November 22, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing a contract dispute between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
November 22, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unconnected Water Lines #2]
Photograph of unconnected water lines. Written on the back is a note indicating that the lines were not connected properly and are located near the north end of barracks B and C.
Date:
November 24, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unconnected Water Lines #3]
Photograph of unconnected water lines. Written on the back is a note indicating that the lines were not connected properly and are located near the north end of barracks B and C.
Date:
November 24, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Avenger Girls Pulled Plenty of Leather When Their Horses Dashed From Snyder Arena]
Newspaper clipping discussing WASP trainees at Avenger Field participating in a rodeo, featuring an image of a class marching on the tarmac with trainer aircraft parked in the background. On the back is an excerpt discussing the Allied bombing of Vatican City, a picture of Nora and Frank Bradney on horseback, opposition to a Texas "maternity aid" plan, and an advertisement for a supplement intended to relieve period cramps.
Date:
1943-11?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 3, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, memories of meeting a woman at a skating rink, film, and making conversation.
Date:
November 3, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wasps and Wacs Enter Service]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Nancy Love being selected as the leader of the newly organized WACS, a group of ferrying female pilots. The WASPs are also mentioned in this article and other articles about the Ferrying Division, entertainment, and a Professor from Tokyo coming to speak are included as well.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, November 5, 1943]
Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon about getting his physical exam and his arrival to Texas.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
Thompson, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her repaired typewriter, sleeping on a flight, delaying a ferrying flight because a ground crew member stepped through the wing, friends, the B-24, and a AT-6 check flight. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 8, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her father, discussing recent letters, money, a watch, poor weather, flying planes to Sweetwater, being buzzed by a P-40, Southerners, and her coat. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
November 8, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delnar Werner to Mickey McLernan, November 8, 1943]
Letter from Delnar Werner to Mickey McLernon telling her about life in Jones Field and recent activities.
Date:
November 8, 1943
Creator:
Werner, Delnar L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Civilian Aircraft Mechanic Certificate]
Small card certifying that Alfred J. Greenway is certified to be a civilian aircraft mechanic.
Date:
November 9, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 11, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering aircraft to Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX, travelling back to Jackson, MS, correspondence, changes in Army regulation and command, getting her car serviced, and asking for a ration book and copies of the New Yorker from the recipient. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
1943-11-11?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, November 12, 1943]
Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernan discussing photographs he wants to send her, recent travels, and wishing her a happy birthday.
Date:
November 12, 1943
Creator:
Thompson, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 13, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Camden AK to Dallas, waiting for clearance to continue on from Dallas but being delayed, and flying open-cockpit aircraft.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 13, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the package she sent, his diet and health, and wishing her happy holidays.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History