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The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 202, Ed. 2 Wednesday, January 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 202, Ed. 2 Wednesday, January 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 5, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her morning and taking a train to Memphis. Written on 4th Ferrying Group Officers Club stationary.
Date: January 5, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 233, Ed. 2 Saturday, February 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 233, Ed. 2 Saturday, February 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 5, 1944 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 5, 1944

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.
Date: February 5, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 262, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 262, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 5, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 5, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling, getting camellias from the letter's recipient, flight schools, staying in Texas, and her future station. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
Date: 1944-03-05?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 294, Ed. 2 Wednesday, April 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 294, Ed. 2 Wednesday, April 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing news about her uncle's health, her busy schedule, pursuit school, exercise, getting ready to fly the P-47, recent correspondence, future plans, and food. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions] (open access)

[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions]

Document entitled Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for army models AT-6C and AT-6D, navy model SNJ-5, and British models Harvard IIA and III. The booklet was intended to replace T. O. No. 01-60FE-1, dated June 25, 1942. The instructions are split into five sections: Description, Pilot Operating Instructions, Flight Operating Data, Emergency Operating Instructions, and Operational Equipment. There is also an appendix for terms and operating charts.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 323, Ed. 2 Friday, May 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 323, Ed. 2 Friday, May 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Camp Barkeley News (Camp Barkeley, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1944 (open access)

Camp Barkeley News (Camp Barkeley, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1944

Weekly newspaper published by and for the personnel of Camp Barkeley, Texas, that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Barkeley.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: New Deal In Ground School Calls For Six Day Week] (open access)

[Clipping: New Deal In Ground School Calls For Six Day Week]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the three phases of the new training program recently adopted for the female pilots.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 353, Ed. 2 Monday, June 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 353, Ed. 2 Monday, June 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Franklin Delano Roosevelt Portrait]

Photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. On the back is a note; "Friend, I hope you enjoy the enclosed photo of my father, which was taken June 5, 1944 at the White House...it comes from the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Library. Jim Roosevelt."
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that he would not want to live there and closes with an advisement that the enrollment at HSU for summer school is about 250.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944]

A letter written to Mrs. Pittman, Clerk, El Paso County Local Board No. 3, El Paso, Texas from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated June 5, 1944. Carswell advises Mrs. Pittman, as per his promise, that he talked with Judge Bennis in reference to securing help for Lt. Fuller.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Superior Oil Company Office, Midland, Texas: Entrance Lobby Framing Elevation

Entrance lobby framing elevation renderings for changes to an office building owned by Superior Oil Company in Midland, Texas. They feature measurements and labels. Other sections include inside elevation, gate sections, a plan, and beam renderings.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 18, Ed. 2 Wednesday, July 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 18, Ed. 2 Wednesday, July 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #635]

Copy photo of T&P train #635 in Mineola, Texas with a large water tank and building in the background. Written underneath the image are "July 5 1944 at Mineola" and "[sic] H. E. Chelf R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date: July 5, 1944
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 49, Ed. 2 Saturday, August 5, 1944 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 49, Ed. 2 Saturday, August 5, 1944

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Flyer:  From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944] (open access)

[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