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This Is My Life, Such As It Is: Volume 2. Chapters 7-13 (open access)

This Is My Life, Such As It Is: Volume 2. Chapters 7-13

Anecdotes of Dr. Taylor's travels and trips over the years, followed by anecdotes and events of his life, particularly his experiences in education, politics, and religion.
Date: 1960
Creator: Thomas, Taylor H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Northern Lights in Labrador

A color drawing set on a paper frame depicting aurora borealis in Labrador.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Description of Army Decisions] (open access)

[Description of Army Decisions]

Page #3 from a larger set that explains General Arnold's decision to employ Major Krick and why the Army felt the need have a way to predict weather patterns.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Confederate Air Force: Southern Minnesota Wing (open access)

Confederate Air Force: Southern Minnesota Wing

Pamphlet discussing the Confederate Air Force organization and the many goals and restoration projects of the Southern Minnesota Wing. Several photos of Air Force members can be seen on the front cover, includign a photo of a Woman Airforce Service pilot in the bottom left corner, with the name "Betty" written beneath her.
Date: unknown
Creator: Confederate Air Force
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Senate] (open access)

[Clipping: Senate]

Newspaper clipping of a message from Senator Barry Goldwater to President Jimmy Carter about why the WASPs should be considered veterans.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action (open access)

Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action

This booklet is the first volume of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the military history of the United States of America from the country's inception through the post-World War 1950's.
Date: April 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wings Over Sweetwater: The History of Avenger Field] (open access)

[Wings Over Sweetwater: The History of Avenger Field]

Paper written by Major Bennet B. Monde on the history of Avenger Field and Women Airforce Service Pilots. The paper has a cover page with an image of Texas and several air force wing logos, including the WASP, U.S. Air Force, and Royal Air Force.
Date: unknown
Creator: Monde, Bennet B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Academic Year 1967-1968, Unit 1: Armed Forces of the United Kingdom and Canada (open access)

Academic Year 1967-1968, Unit 1: Armed Forces of the United Kingdom and Canada

This booklet is the first unit of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the armed forces of non-communist countries. This unit discusses the armed forces of the United Kingdom and Canada and includes background information, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
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
International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001 (open access)

International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001

Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date: June 14, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Copyright Certifcate for Jacqueline Cochran's "The Stars at Noon"] (open access)

[A Copyright Certifcate for Jacqueline Cochran's "The Stars at Noon"]

A Copyright certificate given to Jacqueline Cochran for the book "The Stars at Noon." The certificate is from the Canadian Copyright Office, and has a red seal affixed to the bottom left corner.
Date: September 16, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Illecillewaet Glacier]

Postcard of an illustration of huge chunk of ice at the peak of a mountain, with large rocks and tall, deciduous trees. Printed, scripted text below the illustration identifies the large piece of ice as the Illecillewaet Glacier. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Lions in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of two snowy mountain peaks, beyond a thick wooded area with deciduous trees. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the mountain peaks as the "Lions," as seen from a Post Office in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a small beach bordered by tall deciduous trees and a small dirt path. Several people sit on wooden benches or wood logs on the beach. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as part of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of large crowds of people on a small beach and swimming or canoeing in an ocean, with several buildings bordering the beach. A group of people stand and sit on a dock further out in the water, which has a wooden staircase leading up to a slide. A green, three-story building sits in the middle of the beach. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as English Bay in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Deer in Beacon Hill Park, B.C.]

Postcard of a photograph of two deer with small antlers, standing in an open grassy area, with trees and a wood fence in the background. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Beacon Hill Park, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Drawing Room in Empress Hotel, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of the interior of a high-ceiling room with a large, ornate rug covering the floor, several chairs with red striped cushion seats, and three small side tables with potted plants on them. There is a large window with long curtain on the left side, and two chandelier light fixtures hang from the slightly curved ceiling. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as a drawing room in the Empress hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Government Bath in Banff, Alberta]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of people swimming in a rectangular pool inside of a courtyard. Mountains can be seen beyond the courtyard walls. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the pool as a government bath in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy]

Postcard of a photograph of large snowy mountain peaks with a stream running down the front. A line of trees can be seen at the base of the mountain. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain peaks as the Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mount Temple]

Postcard of a photograph of a lake at the base of two snow mountains and bordered by deciduous trees. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain as Mount Temple. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2]

Photograph of the baptistry paintings created by Blanche Perry for Blundell Church of Christ in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Notes on the back of the photo read in part "Brundell Church, Vancouver, B.C., May 1957, visited the church Aug. 1957" and "Jordan River near Tiberias ... Taken from Sawyers View Master scences of Holy Land."
Date: May 8, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a long, narrow dirt path through a dense, wooded area with thick bushes and trees that bend over the path. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Museum in Victoria, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of the interior of a high-ceiling room with ornate tile and columns supporting the ceiling. The room is filled with taxidermy animals on wood stands, including deer, mountain lions, raccoons, moose, and other North American mammals. The balcony of an upstairs area is visible to the right. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as part of museum government buildings in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of a city park overlooking a bay with boats floating in it, captured at sunset. A woman in a long sleeve blouse and long skirt pushes a baby carriage while holding a small girl's hand. Other people sit on simple wooden benches among the trees in a grassy area on the right. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the park as Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History