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[Special Orders Number 81, Extract 21] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 81, Extract 21]

Special orders reassigning several Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) from Romulus Air Force Base to AAF Tactical Center in Orlando, Florida.
Date: June 29, 1944
Creator: 553d AAF Base Unit
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1944-1945 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1944-1945

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pilot's Amplified Checklist AT-10] (open access)

[Pilot's Amplified Checklist AT-10]

List of inspection checks and instructional procedures for the operation of an AT-10 model aircraft for pre-flight, flight, and landing.
Date: June 15, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces Training Command
Object Type: Text
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
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 1, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 1, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 8, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 8, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 8, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 15, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 22, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 22, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 29, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 29, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 29, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Choice L. Bryant at the Church of Christ in Yuma to Blanche Perry confirming receipt of the painting and Perry's letter of interpretation of the painting. Letter references specific instructions for preparing the wall, sizing it, and mounting the painting. Mentions a gospel meeting in Estancia, NM and the planned Opening Day at Yuma for the painting's debut.
Date: June 6, 1944
Creator: Bryant, Choice L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry #2]

Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry confirming that the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ held an Opening Day to celebrate the baptistry painting and that Perry's cut will be mailed to Otis Webb.
Date: June 26, 1944
Creator: Bryant, Choice L.
Object Type: Text
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
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - June, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - June, 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 372 for Special District work performed from June 1-30, 1944.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1943-1944 (open access)

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1943-1944

Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
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
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying sooner, discussing "Sunday feelings", work, and travel.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 20, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing travels from Flushing, New York, swimming, tennis, and a letter he received from a friend.
Date: June 20, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - June 30 - July 25, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - June 30 - July 25, 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 7-A from June 30, 1944 through July 25, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division. The second page is duplicate ITINERARY but not signed.
Date: 1944-06-30/1944-07-25
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, June 1944 (open access)

Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, June 1944

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs) (open access)

Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs)

United States customs form endorsed to clear Royal Air Force officer, Paul A. Hill, to depart from La Guardia Airport in New York, bound for Montreal, Canada.
Date: June 3, 1944
Creator: Hill, Paul A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan, June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan, June 13, 1944]

Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent along with the money included on behalf of Senator Malcolm Meachum.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Hunter, Ruth T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York, N. Y., dated June 22, 1944. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the nice letter but with a reminder that he is not infallible in regard to buying and selling securities then discusses the market and advises regarding purchases. "$1200.00 6-29-44-Air Mail" is handwritten by Carswell at the top of the page.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying out of Kansas City, news about the invasion of Normandy, her friend Nancy Nesbitt, recent correspondence, flying P-51s at high altitude, books, physical examinations, and her friend Bobby's marriage. Typed on the back of official memo cards.
Date: June 6, 1944, 1:00 p.m.
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting to pick up a P-40, visiting New York City, the Bell factory pilot lounge, and plans for future travel.
Date: June 6, 1944, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History