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The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 37, Thursday, January 13, 1944 (open access)

The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 37, Thursday, January 13, 1944

Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - January 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - January 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that he is no longer in Fiji and is now on a different island that he cannot disclose.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seven Wasps with Biplane in Snow]

Photograph of seven WASPs in winter flying gear posing together on the starboard side of a biplane. On the right is instructor pilot Herman F. Fuchs with a parachute, and sitting on the airplane at the top right is a ninth obscured person. There is snow on the ground.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being weathered-in, a visit to her unit from Jackie Cochran, new uniforms, civilian clothes, making WASPs part of the Army Air Corps, the possibility of foreign duty, and correspondence. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
Date: February 13, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cavalry drill regulations, horse. (open access)

Cavalry drill regulations, horse.

Describes mounted drill for horse cavalry units and organizations.
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - March 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - March 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing a letter he received from Betty, her enjoyment of married life, and his continual labor in constructing the camp.
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 235th week of the war, 117th week of U.S. participation

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western Europe; Southwest Pacific; Burma; Eastern front; Italy; U-boats. Maps: Burma: Burma map showing where Chinese and American troops are fighting; Burma map showing where Indian and British troops engage the Japs; Bismarck Sea; Insets: Manus. Includes 10 photographs. Back: Old sea dog learns new tricks; Anzio Harbor. Includes 12 photographs.
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: [United States.] Army Service Forces. Morale Services Division. Army Information Branch.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying a P-51. The card features a photo of an early P-51 in flight.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #1] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #1]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody discussing correspondence between several Army commanders.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #2]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody discussing correspondence between several Army commanders.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #1] (open access)

[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #1]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, Randolph Field, Texas, discussing Plosser and Prince's request to be reinstated as "civilian operators of the training program at Avenger Field."
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #2]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, Randolph Field, Texas, discussing Plosser and Prince's request to be reinstated as "civilian operators of the training program at Avenger Field."
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 13, 1944. He thanks them for the flint they sent him, and asks for a few more boxes. He sends his condolences on all the rain Waco had received, noting that it'll take a while for the river to recede and the fishing to improve. He mentions seeing Wilbur Crawford recently, and the two of them deciding they want to go on a camping trip. He sends well wishes to his mother.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Single Propeller Plane "56"]

Photograph of a single propeller airplane mid-flight. The fuselage left underside of its wing bear the image of an encircled white star with white bars protruding from its sides. The number 56 is written on the underside of the wing on the right. Flat scrub land is visible under the plane, as well as a line of small flags.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Ewing Ferrying Division Diploma] (open access)

[Gayle Ewing Ferrying Division Diploma]

Diploma certifying that Gayle D. Ewing completed pre-flight instruction and flight training courses from the 568th Army Air Force Base Unit and is approved to fly the planes, P-39, P-40, P-47, and P-51.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about a photograph that his mother sent him and his cold.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including photos she is having copied, Mr. Keith's death, Shorty Ward's discharge, mowing the lawn, losing weight, and postcards she is having made of her and the pets.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his approval of Catherine making cotton dresses, asking her to send a photo of her and Teddy, eating dinner at the post exchange, and his joy that Catherine has heard from their friends in Tonopah.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 13, 1944. His mother has returned home from the hospital, and Willis urges her to get well. He commends the speed with which the Allied armies have been moving through Italy, and still hopes that he'll be home before the end of the year.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe encouraging him not to send money home because she is saving already. Catherine also discusses news from home, including buying their dog, Teddy, a harness, supper with Mrs. Graham, and making cigarettes with Lorraine because they cannot buy them in town.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing flying a gunnery mission, plans to see a performance from Bob Hope the next day, and expecting to move to another part of the island when he and his squadron finish gunnery school in a week.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing a biographical film about Jack London and his guilt over missing church.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to Seguin with friends and having a few drinks, Dan being unable to get over Bea, and Charlotte's brother Boyce being killed in action in France.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 13, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded in Atlanta by bad weather. Written on Hotel William Penn stationary.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History