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[Letter from Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, February 12, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, February 12, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant General Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, inviting her to apply for membership in the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal order of military pilots.
Date: February 12, 2003
Creator: Baker, Thomas A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown notifying her of her acceptance into the Order of Daedalians. He states that she has been appointed to the founder membership of Henry J. Brown, a World War I pilot from Texas. He mentions that her membership card is enclosed and that her membership certificate has been mailed separately.
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: DeFelice, Rocco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large WASP Group Photo]

Photograph of thirty WASP in casual clothing, some with blue reunion scarves, gathered for a group photo in front of a large fireplace. The note on the back of the photo reads, "Dayton '03?".
Date: 2003?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book] (open access)

[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book]

Booklet created by the Dayton Air Show full of songs sung by Women Airforce Service Pilots while in service. The cover features an image of the blue diamond WASP wings emblem.
Date: 2003
Creator: Vectren Dayton Air Show
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians] (open access)

[Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians]

Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians appointing Eleanor Brown to the Founder Membership of Henry J. Brown. The certificate includes a picture of a winged figure hovering in front of the sun along with the phrase "Volabamus Volamus."
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to New Members] (open access)

[Letter from Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to New Members]

Letter from Colonel Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to new members of the Order of Daedalians, discussing the benefits and responsibilities associated with membership in the organization.
Date: 2003~
Creator: Bellion, Clement E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: UTD Leaders Had Secret Pension Fund] (open access)

[Clipping: UTD Leaders Had Secret Pension Fund]

"Section B" of the May 2003 issue of Metro Miami. Article about UTD leadership taking from secret reserve funds, child abuse, WASPs acquiring their veteran status, and more are included.
Date: May 25, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]

Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date: January 11, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Talk to TH"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Talk to TH"]

Magazine clipping with eight entries from WASP or military personnel that had experience in aviation.
Date: January 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2003-2004 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2003-2004

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 2003
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2003-2004 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2003-2004

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 2003
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2003 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2003

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 2003
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Spicer Family Christmas Card]

Christmas photo card of the Spicer family gathered in front of the fireplace. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “We waited to send out cards until we could take this picture at our Christmas gathering on December 21. Pictured are (back row l-r) Johnny and Connie Earp, Cindy Spicer, Carlene and Charles Spicer, Holder Biemeret, Carrie Spicer, Mallary, Kim, and Chuck Spicer, (front rowl-r) Hollie and Hannah Biemeret, Hamilton Spicer, and Hope Biemeret.”
Date: December 21, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of James Leddy with Children]

Photographic slide of James Leddy, wearing a denim shirt and a cowboy hat, instructing children in the art of boot making at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The children gather around Leddy in a semi-circle as he speaks to them.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Festival Theater]

Photograph of three Hardin-Simmons University students performing a play on stage at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The backdrop is of a painted cowboy shooting at a fair game.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Paul Madden Singing]

Photographic slide of cowboy singer, Paul Madden, playing the guitar and singing into a microphone at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. He wears a brown cowboy hat and a denim jacket. Several large trees can be seen in the background.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Boot Making]

Photograph of James Leddy making boots at a booth at the 2003 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Children and adults surround the booth, watching Leddy use his tools. In the background, children play on a field of grass.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboy Singer]

Photographic slide of a cowboy singing and playing the guitar at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The singer, visible from the side, wears a straw cowboy hat, aviator sunglasses, and a denim jacket.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 2003
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 6, 2003 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 6, 2003

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 6, 2003
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 31, 2003 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 31, 2003

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 31, 2003
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 9, 2003 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 9, 2003

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 9, 2003
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 14, 2003 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 14, 2003

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 14, 2003
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 27, 2003 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 27, 2003

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 27, 2003
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History