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Weather for Aircrew Trainees (open access)

Weather for Aircrew Trainees

Textbook titled "Weather for Aircrew Trainees" or "Air Forces Manual No. 6" belonging to Suzette Van Daell. It contains general weather information, as well as specific information regarding temperature, pressure, and thunderstorms.
Date: February 14, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weather for Aircrew Trainees (open access)

Weather for Aircrew Trainees

Textbook titled "Weather for Aircrew Trainees" belonging to Catherine Parker. It contains general weather information, as well as specific information regarding temperature, pressure, and thunderstorms.
Date: February 14, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]

Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 14, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chanctonbury Ring in Washington, Sussex]

Postcard with an illustration of a town in the country, with a horse pulling a cart on the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Chanctonbury Ring, Washington, Sussex." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania says, "Dear Helen and all. This is a typical scene of this country and represents it quite well. The fireplace is doing quite well and we just had a little food with some toasted bread over the fire place. Snowing a bit out now. Bro Woodward, Woodrow W. Aten."
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting Aunt O with Jessie, Annie Laura, and Doug, Jessie being accepted into the medical corps, and Dan Jr. returning to the states. Catherine encourages Joe to write to Dan Jr. while he is in Luling.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Honey's military physical exam on December 18, a busy day at work, a visit with Sally, Toots, and little Tom, plans to make a trip home for the weekend, and a reminder for Joe to take his vitamins.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 14, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe wishing him a happy St. Valentine's Day. Catherine discusses news from home, including dinner with Mammy and playing with Julie Kate, and asks after Joe's crew on the plane.
Date: February 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including breakfast with Nellie, lunch with Emma, the weather, and elections, both local and national.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting an oil well with Lorraine, plans to go swimming at Sue Merle's with Baker, Nell, Allen, and Jim Joe, as well as Mr. Graham offering to buy their car.
Date: June 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting Jenny the previous evening, plans for a quiet night in, and Mammy's new habit of sleeping late.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at the Kopper Kettle with friends, Elaine starting school, and Teddy, their dog, courting another dog.
Date: September 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 14, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing completing a gunnery mission, watching a baseball game, and seeing a performance from the comedian Bob Hope.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 14, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing early morning guard duty, listening to the radio while flying, the mail service, and having a good supper.
Date: June 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 14, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing getting a haircut, sending Catherine some money, playing a game of poker, and watching the movie "Janie."
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 14, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, Catherine's knowledge of the geography of the islands, and Joe looking forward to eating her stew when he returns home.
Date: October 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 14, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission, being placed in the position of nose gunner, Christmas plans, and his return to Honolulu. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date: September 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edwards Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edwards Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.
Date: April 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell Certificate of Pilot Status] (open access)

[Gayle Snell Certificate of Pilot Status]

A Certificate of Pilot Status issued for WASP Gayle Snell and sent to the Civil Aeronautics Administration by her Army Air Force commanders, listing her hours, training period, and qualified airframes.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Geer, George R. & Buckingham, George F.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing the Causeway at Port Lavaca]

Postcard showing the opening of the causeway at Port Lavaca. In the photograph there are multiple military trucks traveling in either direction on the bridge.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Hill
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 14, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being unable to deliver a plane due to bad winter weather, her friend Marion, new uniforms, and gifts from and letters to Dick Colby's mother. Typed on Friendly Hotels stationary.
Date: January 14, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for orders, flying from Dallas to Tulsa, shopping, Oklahoma, Bishop's Restaurant, a friend who ferries B-17s, travel plans, and preparing for pursuit school.
Date: March 14, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent experiences ferrying aircraft. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: 1944-10-14?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 14, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying out of Jacksonville. The postcard features an image of the O'Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History