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The American Flag
206
Eleanor Brown Collection
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Republic of Rio Grande. And Friend of the People.
4
Kafka Collection
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Air Force Reserve Element Training
2
Henderson (Paul Hill) Collection
2
Leslie A. Boone Postcard Collection
1
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
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Thomas H. Taylor Papers
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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
[Letter from Sargi Jones to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sargi Jones, San Antonio, Texas, Calle Albino Mereles, Chihuahua, Chi, dated May 28, 1944. Mereles acknowledges the receipt of "the lovely book" noting "The Charge of The Light Brigade" as a personal favorite.
Date:
May 1944
Creator:
Jones, Sargie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service]
An advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service, Abilene, Texas. MEXICO CITY, Holiday Expense Paid Tour, December 21 January 2. "CHRISTMASTIME IS SPRINGTIME IN MEXICO CITY".
Date:
1949~/1950~
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 22, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delays while ferrying a plane, a bomber pilot who participated in Operation Tidal Wave, a night in Juarez, and waiting in El Paso for clearance to continue on her trip. Written on Hilton Hotels stationary.
Date:
October 22, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 4, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing an upcoming flight, clothes, an acquaintance having a car accident, bonds, the weather, flying to an airfield on the border, and spending the night in Mexico. Typed and written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date:
1943-10-04?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 7, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her past night in El Paso and Juarez, tacos, flying over mountains, landing at Deming and Phoenix, and staying in Phoenix. Written on Hotel Westward Ho stationary.
Date:
October 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Husbands, February 3, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Husbands; He lets Mr. Husbands know that he won't be able to accompany him on the trip to Monterrey.
Date:
February 3, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. de la Garza to Truett Latimer, October 20, 1959]
Letter from E. de la Garza to Truett Latimer informing him of their proposed trip to Mexico. He talks about the meeting they're supposed to attend there, the hotels Mr. Latimer can stay in, and the different ways he can travel to Mexico.
Date:
October 20, 1959
Creator:
De la Garza, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Registration]
Registration form for the 1984 WASP reunion.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 13, Chapter 5. Military Civic Action
This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about counterinsurgency. This chapter discusses "civic action as a weapon against Communist-inspired subversion" (p. 2). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date:
December 1964
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 5. Communist Activities in Latin America
This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter "is intended to show how the Communists have attempted to subvert the Latin American nations as a step toward the avowed Communist goal of world domination, and to show how the United States and other American Republics are meeting the perilous Communist threat" (p. 1). This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date:
April 1964
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay Lillian to Rigdon Edwards, October 1994]
Letter from Jay Lillian to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the sent pictures and letters, discussing the reunion, and updating him on recent events.
Date:
October 1994
Creator:
Lillian, Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch]
Short autobiographic essay written by Eleanor McLernon on her life, family, career, and experience with the WASP program. A note paired with the paper reads, "Brief autobiographic sketch for the ALL-WASP lino graphic book Betty Turner currently working on (1999)".
Date:
1999
Creator:
McLernon, Eleanor Michel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]
Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement. In the last paragraph, Brown states that "the time has come to hire an Executive Director to assist us."
Date:
2006
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: A Tattoo at the Taj]
Program for an aviation demonstration and tattoo drumming event, with information on the history of military musical tattoo and on performers of the event, which include the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, the 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph Air Force Base, The United states Air Force Honor Guard, and the The San Antonio Pipes and Drums.
Date:
2001
Creator:
The 12th Flying Training Wing
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Brown Autobiography]
Autobiography of Eleanor McLernon Brown written for the 44-9 class history book published in 1998.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date:
April 6, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown]
Document containing two biographical sketches of Eleanor Brown, including details about her interest in aviation, service in the WASP organization, career, and personal life.
Date:
1999~
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]
Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date:
November 7, 2001
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]
Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement.
Date:
2006
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train #3100 in Mexico]
Photograph of a train engine with the number "3100" printed on the cab, connected to a train car. Several buildings are partially visible in the background, including a large, two-story building on the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "N.de M. #3100 (ex T&P) #531 AgnosCalientes [sic] Mex. Apr. 1952."
Date:
April 1952
Creator:
Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Engine #3103 and Car]
Photograph of train engine #3103, viewed from the front. "3103" is visible on the front and side, along with "N. DE M." Additional tracks lay in front on the right. Two buildings sit off to the left in the background, a person leaning against the one closest. Other people stand off to the side. Handwritten text below the image says, "Mexico City, Mexico Aug 4th 1941 (ex T&P 535) Retired Oct 27th 1953."
Date:
August 4, 1941
Creator:
Best, Gerald M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Centennial Mexican Flag]
Postcard of an illustration of the Mexican flag bearing the portraits of two older men, one on the green section of the flag and one on the red section of the flag, with a scrolling banner at the bottom reading, "Centenario De Nuestra Independencia." The dates 1810 and 1910 are below the flag. The name Miguel Hidalgo Y Gostilla is under the portrait on the green section, while the name Porfirio Diaz is under the portrait on the right. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business Card of Humberto Garza Gómez]
Business card of Humberto Garza Gómez, President of the Club of Hunting and Fishing in Villa Acuña, Mexico.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History