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Advanced map and aerial photograph reading.
"The purpose of this manual is to provide a text on advanced map and aerial photograph reading for military personnel who throughly understand the basic material in FM 21-25." (Page 1.)
Date:
December 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Press Release: Address by General H.H. Arnold, and Statement from Jacqueline Cochran]
War Department press release quoting the speech General Arnold gave to the final graduating class of Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II and a statement made by Jacqueline Cochran on the WASP's accomplishments. The pages are torn away at the edges in several places, most noticeably in the bottom left corner of the first page.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph From the Graduation of WASP Class 44-W-10]
Photograph of three women and two men standing around a small table, taken during the graduation ceremony for class 44-W-10 of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The typewritten label taped to the photograph's bottom edge reads, "J. Cochran, E. Shuhip's Ear, Col. Ward, Deaton's nose, Gen. Arnold. 44-W-10 Graduation, 12/7/44." The back of the photograph is stamped "D. Deaton from D. Strother."
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 44-W-5
Book documenting the 44-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General to WASP Graduate Class, December 7, 1944 #1]
Speech by General Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the last WASP graduating class on December 7, 1944.
Date:
1944-12-07~
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ware Receiving Medal]
Photograph of Lt. Col. Keith L. Ware receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from Lt. Gen. Alexander Patch, Jr.
Date:
December 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 23, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on December 23, 1944. He tells of a friend who came back from the Rest Camp recently, with whom he compared the sights of Rome, and explains that someone broke into his footlocker and stole a fountain pen he'd gotten from Robert Evans, Jr., as well as a hunting knife. He wonders what kind of soldier would do something like that, and seems sure that the perpetrator will be caught.
Date:
December 23, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 11, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 11, 1944, telling about a movie he saw recently. He says it was pretty good, but he's seen better. He also complains about the cold, but he's put paper between his mattress and the bed springs, so he thinks he'll be warmer.
Date:
December 11, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, December 6, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, on December 6, 1944, thanking her for the Christmas box she sent him. He talks about the weather, and says that the food is getting bad because it's all canned, so her box is very welcome. He expresses hope that a relative made it safely to France.
Date:
December 6, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 6, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 6, 1944, saying he hasn't gotten any of their letters, but he has gotten a few boxes in the mail. He says he's got some pictures he'll send to them in his next air mail letter. He also mentions a friend who's been stationed nearby and is going to come to the club that night.
Date:
December 6, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert St. John to Mrs. Lawson, December 20, 1944]
Typed carbon copy of a broadcast sent from Robert St. John to Mrs. Lawson discussing the experience of Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
December 20, 1944
Creator:
St. John, Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General to WASP Graduate Class, December 7, 1944 #3]
Script of an address given by General Henry H. Arnold, the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, to the last graduating WASP class.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]
Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
McDougall, Charles S.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Employee Guidance Form - Suzette Van Daell
Employee Guidance Form for Suzette Van Daell evaluating her performance as a member of of the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The form asks 16 various questions over work ethic regarding various tasks, and all questions except the last three were marked as B, equaling a total of 60, or "Good."
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Cash Purchases, December 6, 1944]
Receipt of cash purchases for Suzette Van Daell totalling $32.68. It is labeled M 2037107.
Date:
December 6, 1944
Creator:
van Daell, Suzette
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General H. H. Arnold to Charlyne Creger, December 7, 1944]
Letter from the General H. H. Arnold to Rosa C. Creger recognizing the services performed by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II and explaining reasons to demobilize the WASPs.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 4, December 1, 1944
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members. The first page of the issue covers the death of Katherine Dussaq.
Date:
December 1, 1944
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Receipt for Flight Jacket, December 26, 1944]
Memorandum receipt for a flight jacket issued to Catherine Parker.
Date:
December 26, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Force 371 Supply
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement for Orderly Fee]
Statement of charges owed by Catherine Parker for orderly fees at basic flight school. An ink stamp on the page marks the charges as paid.
Date:
December 20, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release: Address by General H.H. Arnold, Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Before WASP Ceremony, Sweetwater, Texas, Tuesday, December 7, 1944]
War Department press releases quoting the speech General Arnold gave to the final graduating class of Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger WASP Promotion]
Notice from the War Department promoting Charlyne Creger from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new station and pay-grade.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Pilot Status
Certificate addressed to the Civil Aeronautics Administration asserting that Catherine Parker is a rated military pilot on solo status in the Army Air Force.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Bates, G. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker informing her that an honorable discharge will be issued to all Women Airforce Service Pilots. "Information Copy" is stamped onto the bottom right of the page.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Employment Separation Clearance]
Signed statements from various officers and staff confirming that Catherine Parker will no longer be employed at Marana Army Air Field and is cleared of any duties or obligations.
Date:
December 20, 1944
Creator:
Anderson, D. V.; Beauregard; Hixson, Hilwer B.; Hars, C. C.; Parrish, D. C. & Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History