[Letter from Frank E. Nattier, Jr. to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Nattier, Jr. to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1941]

Letter from Frank E. Nattier, Jr. to Charles A. Prince discussing the next step Prince should take in his effort to build the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: May 21, 1941
Creator: Nattier, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier]

Photograph of a soldier wearing a uniform and hat. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "April 21, 1942, N.Y.C."
Date: April 21, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942]

Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: Smith, L. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942 #2] (open access)

[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942 #2]

Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: Smith, L. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942]

Copy of a letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, discussing a previous letter wherein Plosser listed several unapproved changes to the construction of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Coombs writes to remind Plosser of the proper procedure to seek approval of major construction changes from the War Department.
Date: July 21, 1942
Creator: Coombs, J. Wendell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence] (open access)

[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence]

Instruction manual for how to prepare military type correspondence. The manual is divided into seven sections: I. General, II. Channels of Communication, III. Military Letters, IV. Indorsements, V. Inclosures, VI. Nonmilitary Letters, and VII. Telegrams, Radiograms, and Cablegrams.
Date: August 21, 1942
Creator: United States Department of War
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942]

Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson discussing the collection of unpaid funds totaling $5198.00, to be paid to the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company.
Date: September 21, 1942
Creator: Cote, Paul R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, November 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, November 21, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing a box of knives from him, her husband Dick and taxes, getting brunch, taking an intelligence test, a football game, and uniforms.
Date: November 21, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Big Job: Basic Magnesium News Letter, Number 30, January 21, 1943 (open access)

The Big Job: Basic Magnesium News Letter, Number 30, January 21, 1943

Newsletter published by Basic Magnesium Inc. that discusses various topics regarding the company, the magnesium industry, and news local to the town in which the company is located. One article included is about the dormitory room decoration former Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger.
Date: January 21, 1943
Creator: Basic Magnesium, Incorporated
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 3rd Battalion 12th Armored Division]

Photograph of the 3rd Battalion, 56th A.I.R. apart of the 12th Armored Division. This is a group photo taken at Camp Campbell in January 1943.
Date: January 21, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Service Co. 56th A.I.R. - 12th Armored Division]

Photograph of the Service Company part of the 56th A.I.R. These soldiers are a part of the larger 12th Armored Division. This photo was taken at Camp Campbell in January 1943.
Date: January 21, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rene Olin to Charles A. Prince, February 21, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Rene Olin to Charles A. Prince, February 21, 1943]

Telegram from Rene Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the need for extra capital for their new training program in the form of $60,000.
Date: February 21, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Investigation Report from George Woods, March 21, 1943] (open access)

[Investigation Report from George Woods, March 21, 1943]

Investigation Report from George Woods containing a copy of an attached signed statement by one Logan Pierson for the case of U.S. vs. Plosser et al.
Date: March 21, 1943
Creator: Woods, George
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 21, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 21, 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her family discussing getting out of sick bay, being in charge of other student pilots, liberty, a visit from Phil Kafka(?), and wash-outs.
Date: 1943-03-21?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 21, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her typewriter, flying, money, needing more planes, liberty, and her schedule.
Date: June 21, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Men in Line]

Photograph of four men, three in uniform and one in civilian clothing, standing in a line at Camp Campbell. They are, from left to right, Albert Gaus, Fernie Barnes, James Kelley, and Donzel Kelley. Buildings are visible in the background.
Date: July 21, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Soldiers at Camp]

Photograph of four soldiers, Floyd Adams, Albert Gaus, Fernie Barnes, and Donzel Kelley, squatting in dress uniform at camp.
Date: July 21, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 21, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing finishing flight classes on engines and meteorology, transitioning from the T-6 to the AT-17, Jackie Cochran and merging the WAFS with WFTD (which would eventually happen and form WASP), a photographer, and receiving a "Pilots Information File."
Date: July 21, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 21, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about past correspondence.
Date: July 21, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing transferring from Avenger Field to Love Field, getting uniform items, paperwork, and her car. Written on the back of a 5th Ferrying Group "photographic badge" request form.
Date: August 21, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Defense Plant Corporation to Charles A. Prince, August 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Defense Plant Corporation to Charles A. Prince, August 21, 1943]

Letter from Defense Plant Corporation to Charles A. Prince discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date: August 21, 1943
Creator: Defense Plant Corporation
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 21, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, someone named Drew, informing her that he is in North Africa, telling her about life in North Africa, and briefly mentioning Christmas.
Date: October 21, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers In Front of Hutment]

Photograph of two soldiers, including Lawrence Fessler, sitting on the steps in front of a wooden hutment at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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