[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Jennings, Louise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Benson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Benson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ruth Benson, Secretary to the Bishop, The Methodist Church, Los Angeles, California, dated December 9, 1941. Benson acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell during the absence of Bishop Baker assuring him that she will forward the letter to Baker.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: Benson, Ruth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pre-parole Progress Report for Inmate 9803-A - December 7, 1950] (open access)

[Pre-parole Progress Report for Inmate 9803-A - December 7, 1950]

A Pre-Parole Progress Report for Subject Number 9803-A dated December 7, 1950, 3 pages. The reverse side includes inked stamp; "RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04".
Date: December 7, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Request of Sending State for Pre-parole Investigation from Fred Finsley to Sybil Dickinson - December 15, 1950]

A formal request from the state of California for a Pre-Parole Investigation for Inmate 9803-A. The request is dated December 15, 1950 and is addressed to John B. Shepperd, Secy of State, Austin, Texas, Attn: Miss Sybil Dickinson, Austin, Texas from Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters, Sacramento, California. Attached is an institutional processing photograph of Inmate 9803-A, Folsom State Prison.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: Finsley, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 10, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report for Subject No. 17095 and requests to be advised if Subject is eligible for a release from reporting. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for the receipt of the monthly report on Subject and for his assistance in this work.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated December 4, 1953. Babich acknowledges, per the request of Governor Knight, the letter from Carswell of December 2 regarding the request made for clemency for Subject No. 17095 assuring Carswell that Governor Knight will not consider another application for executive clemency from this subject until October, 1955.
Date: December 4, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953] (open access)

[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]

A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date: December 12, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Knight, California - December 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Knight, California - December 2, 1953]

A letter addressed to Governor Knight, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated December 2, 1953. Carswell requests a telephone conference regarding the recommendation of a commutation of sentence for Subject No. 17095 which has not yet been acted upon. A handwritten notation by Carswell indicates having read a reply given to Subject from Governor Knight advising that Governor Warren had turned down the request before he left office December 3, 1953.
Date: December 2, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951] (open access)

[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951]

A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of requirements pertaining to the preparation of the application.
Date: December 31, 1951
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940] (open access)

[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]

A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: Fuchs, Marion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 9, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing picking up aircraft in Long Beach. The postcard features an image of a silver Douglas DC-3 with red trim in flight.
Date: December 9, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul E. Cannon to Gayle M. Snell, December 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Paul E. Cannon to Gayle M. Snell, December 22, 1944]

Letter from CAA inspector Paul E. Cannon to Gayle Snell regarding retaking her instrument rating flight test. Envelope is included.
Date: December 22, 1944
Creator: Cannon, Paul E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Military Poll Committee to Women Airforce Service Pilots, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from the Military Poll Committee to Women Airforce Service Pilots, 1944]

Letter from the Military Poll Committee sent to WASPs asking for their opinion on whether they would like a commission as a rated flying officer in the Woman's Army Corps, following the termination of the WASP program. The letter lists the pros and cons of such an option and gives instructions on how to respond.
Date: 1944-12~
Creator: Military Poll Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 7, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to Long Beach to pick up a P-51, her friends Bobby and Marion, shipping and packages, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date: December 7, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 2, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 2, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. There is significant bleedthrough from the ink, making it difficult to read.
Date: 1943-12-02?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926] (open access)

[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926]

Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $544.68, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National [..] of Abilene, [Texas]."
Date: December 23, 1926
Creator: Adams, Alpha
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]

Copy of a telegram from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater stating that it is impossible for him to come to California and that a letter will be sent later.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing the improbability of a business meeting in California and the ongoing legals matters between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: December 10, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Domestic Nonprofit Corportation Certificate of Dissolution] (open access)

[Domestic Nonprofit Corportation Certificate of Dissolution]

Photocopy of the form completed by Jeannette Goodrum to dissolve the Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII as a nonprofit corporation in the state of California. A sticky note attached to the form includes a handwritten message stating, "It is finally finished. Hope you are well - and your husband also. Jan."
Date: December 26, 2008
Creator: California. Secretary of State
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Home of Will Tracey]

Photograph of a house in Sacramento, California, in which Will Tracey died. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "House in Sacramento, Calif. in which my cousin Will Tracy - who preached for the church there at the time they secured the present property, - died. Dec. 1, '47."
Date: December 1, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Photographs of California Scenery in Snow]

Three photographs of the scenery near Colton, California in snow. Note on the back of the top photo reads, "Made from S.P in Calif. near Colton, 12-23-47 Snow on Mts." Note on the back of the middle photo reads, "Made from S.P. Train 12-23-47 near Colton, Calif." Note on the back of the bottom photo reads, "Made from the S.P. Train 12-23-47 near Colton, Calif."
Date: December 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 2003
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 58, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2004 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 58, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2004

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 59, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2005 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 59, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2005

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 2005
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History