[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]

A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.
Date: September 19, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Siddall, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ashby Cheek to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Ashby Cheek to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Mary Ashby Cheek, President, Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, dated December 16, 1941. Mary Ashby Cheek defines Americanism.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Cheek, Mary Ashby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Morgan to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Morgan to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. P. Morgan, President, Western Illinois State Teachers College, Macomb, Illinois, dated December 10, 1941. W. P. Morgan defines Americanism.
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Morgan, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.
Date: November 29, 1941
Creator: Murray, D. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Mowrer, Paul Scott
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.
Date: 1945-05-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 22, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Dallas to Scott Field in Illinois. The postcard includes a picture of civilians and servicemen on the tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.
Date: December 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 1, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 1, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on Hotel Belleville stationary.
Date: 1944-09-01?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on American Airlines stationary discussing her visit to Newark and a trip to Dallas via Buffalo and Chicago.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing problems with bad weather and flying, seeing a friend, recent correspondence, and where she had recently flown. Written on United Air Lines stationary.
Date: March 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Class A Reservation, March 16, 1943 (open access)

[War Savings Bond Class A Reservation, March 16, 1943

War savings bond form in which Solange D'Hooghe authorizes the semi-monthly payment of $6.25.
Date: March 16, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson] (open access)

[Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson]

Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson discussing the request to recruit Christenson into the WASP program.
Date: November 30, 1942
Creator: Sheehy, Ethyl A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Packet Items to Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Packet Items to Paul A. Hill]

A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.
Date: 1945-10-09/1958-08-12
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Life's Cover"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Life's Cover"]

Magazine clipping of a brief item discussing the cover subject of Life Magazine's July 19, 1943 issue. It includes details about WASP trainee Shirley Slade and where readers can learn more about "girl pilots" (line 10).
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #2316 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2316" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of another train is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Chicago, Ill. Sept. 1946 (ex T&P #557)."
Date: September 1946
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy D. Clark to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Roy D. Clark to Blanche Perry]

Typewritten letter from Roy D. Clark to Perry giving details about the church interior for a baptistry painting for a church in Flora, Illinois.
Date: July 16, 1945
Creator: Clark, Roy D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emaroy M. Clark to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Emaroy M. Clark to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Emaroy M. Clark to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Flora, Illinois.
Date: August 27, 1945
Creator: Clark, Emaroy M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]

Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date: June 19, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chicago Skyline]

Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring something that will kill them instead of me. Say hello to Jiggs for me. Love Ruthie."
Date: August 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division Reunion Speaker]

Photograph of two men, one standing behind a podium and talking into a microphone, and the other sitting at a table, with a 12th Armored Division banner on the wall behind them. A sign on the podium says "Forum Thirty, Springfield, Illinois."
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nathan Levine Resting Outside Evacuation Station]

Photograph of Nathan Levine kneeling underneath the tent structure of an evacuation station. He is holding a helmet under his arm and kneels beside a blanket covered with a frying pan.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Six Soldiers Posing by Tents]

Photograph of six uniformed and helmeted soldiers posing together in front of two tents. Four men stand behind two crouching men. Three of the men are identified as Dan Melli, Irving Denemark, and Nathan Levine.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History