School Pictures

1 copy negative of multiple photographs of Mary Frances Seastrunk. Seastrunk is shown at different ages in the photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Two Girls in Costume

1 copy negative of two photographs. The first photograph shows two girls in costume holding rifles. The second photograph shows a young woman in a costume holding three rifles.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alburquerque

Topographic quadrangle map of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 200 feet with supplementary contours at 100 foot intervals) and spot heights. Location and sectionalized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1955
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996]

Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to the Alumni Relations office of Hardin-Simmons University describing a collection of pictures pertaining to the Abilene Hall and bookstore fires to be sent to the University. The photographs had belonged to Carnes "Proff" Ribble.
Date: August 19, 1996
Creator: Ribble-Harder, Robin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that the Red Cross has lots of red tape about things but that they have helped and explains regarding the Insurance Company claim. She advises of having no word from Jr. since she sent Carswell Jr.'s letter but that Bishop sent sixty dollars. She then asks Carswell for his opinion of Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula acknowledges her receipt of Carswell's letter, explains her travel options and requests only seventy-five dollars due to how the Red Cross works by wire. She advises of the help she has for packing and that she "will let him know where and why next week".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation for the money, that it saved the day. She advises Carswell that Jr. is moving her so she will be in Columbia by Thursday and explains the ultimatum made by the Insurance Company to accept the $500 offered or lose everything.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula explains how sick she is and requests money from Carswell while she waits for a check from Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated July 4, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary and monologues on politics venturing the guess that 'barring the effects of the Korean situation' that much of his business will be accomplished within the next six months. He advises that Mr. Sproul has been testing bottling coffee for distribution under the name of ICEKOFA. Hill advises of the potential need for a stockpile of metals when "things get moving" and politically philosophizes "Were F. D. R. still alive he would be forced to admit having been a dam-fool or heluvaliar?" He then notes that it is also of interest that the people of this country are experiencing GREAT prosperity yet according to the news every person is "on the cuff" for $1,704.50. Handwritten postscript at top left of page is an apology for the lack of time to "write at length".
Date: July 4, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Albuquerque (R-4) Sectional Aeronautical Chart

Aeronautical map of Albuquerque, New Mexico and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date: August 12, 1943
Creator: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Claudia Schleyer captions transcript

Interview with Claudia Schleyer

A videorecording of an interview with Claudia Schleyer, three-time all-American Basketball player at Abilene Christian University, conducted by ACU Vice-President Dr. Gary McCaleb. The interview was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the 13th annual Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame Banquet where Schleyer was recognized as the Female Sports Athlete of the Year.
Date: [1984..1991]
Creator: Schleyer, Claudia & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
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
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Socorro

Topographic quadrangle map of Socorro, New Mexico, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 200 feet with supplementary contours at 100 foot intervals) and spot heights. Location, reliability, and sectionized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1958
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hangar Scoop from New Mexico] (open access)

[Clipping: Hangar Scoop from New Mexico]

Newspaper clipping from the Cross Country News, a newspaper for civilian aviation, discussing flying activity in New Mexico, including Herman Fuchs and his aerial hunting. On the back is a piece discussing flying license suspensions and revocations.
Date: April 28, 1947
Creator: Shockley, Wanda
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman F. Fuchs flight record] (open access)

[Herman F. Fuchs flight record]

Herman Fuchs' flight record from 1954 to 1970, including aircraft types flown, serial numbers, hours, points of origin and destination, and miles.
Date: 1954-04/1970-02
Creator: Fuchs, Herman F.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated Tuesday. Eula advises that the Red Cross tracked Jr. down in Chillicoths, Ohio. She states that he has no place for her in his scheme of things, describes her physical restrictions from illness and requests money.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation by saying, "your letter & check saved my life today". She describes being hungry, of not being able to call or get to a Dr. and asks a rhetorical question then advises that all letters to Jr. are unanswered and he has sent "not 1 copper". She requests only five dollars from Carswell explaining that her next check comes the 5th and then closes her letter with "perhaps I shall be off your neck one day".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948]

A letter written to Mother [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico from [Worth Clark, Jr.], dated December 8, 1948. Worth Clark describes his jobs of coaching and refereeing and that he is considering staying in the Army. He advises that Eula Clark needs to move to where he is to save money and be near hospital. Clark acknowledges, in a postscript, of the receipt of Eula's letters before he mailed this letter noting that it looked as though their minds were running in the same channel. He restates the efficiency of them sharing living space and expenses, that if a girl comes along they would decide then what to do.
Date: December 8, 1948
Creator: Clark, Worth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that she received a letter from Lelia advising that Jr. should stay in the Army, that she had a letter from Loraine this week and saw Maree the other day. She describes her boss and explains that she has a job she loves but was off work after she got sick but was better after a second penicillin shot. She ends her letter advising that she has had no word from Allen nor any of them.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated December 20, 1950. Hill monologues on politics and his concern for the possible loss of their fundamental freedoms and of their way of life, yet, optomistically advising of new business with the government confirming that KNUBLEN coffee is now being used at several of the governmental set-ups. He outlines his business travel itinerary and requests information regarding the large lathe advising that he may desire to have some machine work done by Dalton.
Date: December 20, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History