Resource Type
Partner
National WASP WWII Museum
5
Rosenberg Library
4
Private Collection of Mike Cochran
3
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
3
Hardin-Simmons University Library
2
Museum of the American Railroad
1
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
1
Oklahoma Historical Society
1
UNT Libraries Special Collections
1
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
1
1 More
Collection
Abilene Library Consortium
10
World War Two Collection
8
National WASP WWII Museum
5
Harris and Eliza Kempner
4
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
3
The 12th Armored Division Photograph Collection
3
T. N. Carswell Collection
2
Carl Benton Compton Collection
1
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Collection
1
National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
1
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[Chesapeake and Ohio's "The George Washington"]
Awaiting the hour of departure the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway's "The George Washington" train No. 2, eastbound, headed by Engine No. 307, a mighty Hudson type 4-6-4 locomotive, stands in the Cincinnati Union Station as the conductor and engineer make a last minute check of the time indicated by their respective watches, circa 1943.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Antiknock Effectiveness of Xylidines in Small-Scale Engines
"The data presented in this report are part of a general program to determine the effects of xylidines on the knock-limited performance of currently used aviation fuels" (p. 2).
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
Branstetter, J. Robert & Meyer, Carl L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph 2012.201.B0237.0336]
Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "H. E. Cook , is general superintendent of The B. F. Goodrich Company , engineering division with headquarters in Akron, Ohio."
Date:
December 9, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Flower Gardens in Wooster, Ohio]
Postcard of flower gardens at the State Agriculture Farm in Wooster, Ohio. A handwritten note addressed to Helen Aten says "Hello Helen, Ma & all have enjoyed the trip. I'm sending this for your scrapbook. Ted."
Date:
June 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati]
Postcard of a suspension bridge crossing a body of water in Cincinnati, Ohio. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten in Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all: We just had our Easter dinner at the Mill Cafeteria here in Cleveland. This is a real perfect day for Easter too. I had an egg & 1/2 for dinner in a salad. Everything is swell. So long. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
April 25, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Canterbury House in Perrysburg, Ohio]
Postcard with an illustration of a building in Perrysburg, Ohio surrounded with trees, with a sign that says "Canterbury House. It's a tea room." A handwritten note addressed to Helen & John Aten says "We'll soon be starting home. It's all over, just ate supper here. Ma, Harriet & Ted."
Date:
June 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Nixon to Mrs. Kempner, December 29, 1943]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Nixon thanking her for the reply about national dues and national finances for the AWVS.
Date:
December 29, 1943
Creator:
Nixon, Doris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between North American Aviation, Inc. of Kansas and the Army Air Force Material Command]
Correspondence between North American Aviation, Inc. of Kansas and the Army Air Force Material Command discussing the creation of a device to aid female pilots in relieving themselves mid-flight. Both letters are written in a comical rhyming scheme with several euphemistic references to bathroom activities. The pages come with one half of a manila folder that has, "Byrd Granger's documentation of militarization", written on it in pen.
Date:
1943-10-08/1943-10-12
Creator:
North American Aviation, Inc. of Kansas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Regina B. Closs to the Comptons, September 4, 1943]
A letter from Regina B. Closs to Mildred Norris Compton and Carl B. Compton about her travels in Mexico.
Date:
September 4, 1943
Creator:
Closs, Regina B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cleveland (U-8) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
Aeronautical map of Cleveland, Ohio and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date:
November 11, 1943
Creator:
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]
Memo from Thomas J. Johnson explaining the Executive for WASP organization along with information for Squadrons, Squadron leaders and executives.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Johnson, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from William H. Turner, June 4, 1943]
Memo from William H. Turner discussing the significance of filling out forms 1 and 1A along with instructions of how to properly fill out the forms.
Date:
June 4, 1943
Creator:
Turner, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]
Memo from Thomas J. Johnson discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots training policy.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Johnson, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company, December 13, 1943]
Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company asking for an update about a napkin sent to be repaired the previous month.
Date:
December 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company, November 8, 1943]
Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company providing a napkin to be repaired.
Date:
November 8, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Saslavsky to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1943]
A letter written to Comrade T. N. Carswell, Vice Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Abilene, from J. J. Saslavsky, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Ohio, Columbus, dated July 10, 1943. Saslavsky replies to a letter in which Carswell requests information regarding the amount of money spent on Milo Warner's campaign.
Date:
July 10, 1943
Creator:
Saslavsky, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Ohio - July 7, 1943]
A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 7, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a buddy for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money expended in electing Judge Warner.
Date:
July 7, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Woodruff, December 1, 1943]
Letter from R. E. Woodruff to our stockholders discussing about dividends payable for the month and income statement for previous ten months.
Date:
December 1, 1943
Creator:
Erie Railroad Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943]
Letter from the Warner & Swasey Company's Advertising Department to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his kind words on their most recent advertisement, "Are the Japs better men than we are?". The attached letter has been attached on the second page of the document.
Date:
December 21, 1943
Creator:
Warner & Swasey Company. Advertising Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - December 16, 1943]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent activities and current events. Topics included within this letter include the current weather, Mr. Moses' state of health, and the tuberculous (T.B.) concerns. Mr. Moses also questions why Alex Bradford has stayed in one place for so long. Finally, there is a brief mention of a possible strike brewing in Cleveland, Ohio.
Date:
December 16, 1943
Creator:
Moses, William Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - December 18, 1943]
Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford acknowledging recent of Mr. Bradford’s letter of December 5th as there was some concern that he had lost contact with him. Mr. Lewis mentions that he is no longer with Tulsa as there was differences in maintenance requirements. As such he has moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Finally, he asks Bradford when he plans to write a book based on his experiences and career.
Date:
December 18, 1943
Creator:
Lewis, James O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Lowry - May 10, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Lowry', of Columbus, Ohio, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William L. Sloane (?) (Lowry)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History