[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943] (open access)

[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943]

A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The correspondence is addressed to Hebbronville Local Board No. 1, from Frank Garcia Castillo, Eagle Pass, Texas, and dated October 19, 1943. The letter begins, "I received your classification card in which you give me 4-F. But I don't like it . . . ." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Eagle Pass Unit Plaque]

Plaque with an inscription describing the duties of Women Airforce Service Pilots and particularly the duties of of the WASP who trained to tow gunnery targets at Eagle Pass Army Airfield, known as the "Matilda" project. Listed are the WASP who comprised the Eagle Pass Unit, as well a list of WASP members and friends who contributed to the plaque.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977] (open access)

[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977]

Photocopied text of an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing Senator Barry Goldwater's introduction of bill S. 247 to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. Goldwater's remarks are followed by five articles on the WASPs, their service during WWII, and their efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date: January 14, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Group Photograph]

Group photograph of seventeen Women Airforce Service Pilots taken at Eagle Pass Army Airfield. There are two rows of women, one sitting and one standing, and all are wearing their flight duty uniforms. The typewritten label attached to the photograph's top edge repeats the names written on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Matilda to Rigdon Edwards, September 25, 1983]

Postcard from Matilda to Rigdon Edwards discussing information on the Eagle Pass AAF 40th Anniversary Reunion, planned for November 10-13, 1983, in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill discussing a museum's need for a glass case for a WASP uniform and mannequin. An illustration of Fifinella, the WASP mascot, is printed at the top of the letter.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They also served] (open access)

[Clipping: They also served]

Newspaper clipping with photographs of former WASP, an article about their service in the military, and their recognition as veterans.
Date: March 22, 1987
Creator: David, Marjorie
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Botella Creek Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Botella Creek, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing roads, towns, water bodies, ranches and farms, water tanks, boundaries, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1957
Creator: Kenda, P. & Rehberg, A., Jr.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas: Chacon Creek Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Chacon Creek in Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, farms and ranches, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1959
Creator: Kenda, P. & Rehberg, A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas: Cline Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Cline, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, borders between counties, ranches, water bodies, and landmarks. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights and includes red overprint of road classification. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1949
Creator: Ericson, W. T.; Johnson, H. F.; Holder, C. C.; Hass, R. C.; Parker, C. H. & Tingey, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Cometa Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Cometa, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, rivers, creeks, borders, ranches and farms, water tanks, windmills, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights and includes red overprint of road classification. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1958
Creator: Rehberg, A., Jr. & Mollenhauer, W.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Maverick County, Texas

Blue line print of survey map of Maverick County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, pastures, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red pencil and appear to denote the addition of roads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (6000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date: 1890
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Post Route Map of the State of Texas with Adjacent Parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Indian Territory and of the Republic of Mexico 1881 (5).

Map of U.S. Postal Service mail stations and routes in Presidio, Crockett, Kinney, and Maverick Counties and western Mexico, showing the beginning and end of routes, the frequency of the mail delivery (e.g. six times a week), special supply routes, and discontinued offices. The map also includes railroads, major towns, bodies of water, and county lines.
Date: 1881
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Northern Mexico (1)]

Map of the U.S. Postal Service mail stations and routes in parts of Texas and Mexico, showing the beginnings and endings of routes, the frequency of the mail delivery (e.g. two times a week), special supply routes, and discontinued offices. The map also includes railroads, major towns, and county and country lines.
Date: 1880?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man with Grind Organ and Monkey

Copy negative of McMurry College Band member Paul Mathers in a sombrero and wrap, holding a grind organ and toy monkey. He is standing in a room with two signs on the wall behind him.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History