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[Aircraft Delivery Memorandum #3] (open access)

[Aircraft Delivery Memorandum #3]

Orders for WASP Gayle D. Ewing to ferry a P-510 aircraft from Grand Prairie, Texas to an Air Force base in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Flyers Who Tow Targets May Be Real "Soldiers" Soon] (open access)

[Clipping: Girl Flyers Who Tow Targets May Be Real "Soldiers" Soon]

Newspaper clipping of articles about the WASP, how it feels to fly a plane, a dance that will be held to raise funds for infantile paralysis, the marriage of teacher Batrice Howell, war bonds, and more.
Date: January 21, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing visiting her friend Billy and her recent travels ferrying aircraft. Written on American Airlines Sky Harbor Airport stationary.
Date: 1944-09-10?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay informing that gold cigarette case was not found and requesting for necessary papers for making a claim.
Date: October 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier, August 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier, August 18, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier asking for the price of Riegelmeier's Kentia and other house palms.
Date: August 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 15, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm requesting and including payment for 500 pansies, then asking for their newest catalogue.
Date: August 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 20, 1943]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm requesting five hundred pansies to be sent after October 15th and/or when the weather cools.
Date: August 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 23, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm with stamps as part of the payment for the shipment of pansy plants.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm, August 28, 1943]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pitzonka's Pansy Farm adding more flowers to a previous order.
Date: August 28, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 20, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Kay including an extract of a letter from Mary Jean Kempner.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1944]

Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner supplying price quotes for "Kentias and other House Plants in 6" pots".
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: F. H. Riegelmeier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944]

Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner identifying a plant and letting Kempner know where he would probably be able to buy some.
Date: January 10, 1944
Creator: Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner discussing the work of the Philco Corporation and welcoming Kempner as a stockholder in the company.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Ballantyne, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944]

Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner discussing the price of Kempner's order.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Pitzonka's Pansy Farm
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Abilene State Park]

Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]

Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
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 Camp Barkeley, Texas]

Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Camp Barkeley Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all - The radio is playing Mary Doats. Today was chilly but by tonite the sun came out and looks as if we might have a nice day tomorrow. Listened to Jack Benny Sunday- Kay Kaycer is now on. Had a pint of ice cream tonite. Bro Woodrow."
Date: March 1, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]

Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date: June 19, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill]

Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 21, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]

Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]

Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]

Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History