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Jacqueline Cochran Collection
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The Log of the United States Naval Academy
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[Letter to William Stone from Morgan Harris, January 3, 1835]
Letter from Morgan Harris to William Stone regarding the cancellation of the sale of a slave named Charles.
Date:
January 3, 1835
Creator:
Harris, Morgan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Log of the United States Naval Academy, Mark 4, Mod 6, November 10, 1916
Weekly publication for the United States Naval Academy students containing articles, academy events, announcements, and sports updates.
Date:
November 10, 1916
Creator:
Heffernan, J. B.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Robinson to Boteler: Deed of Gift of Negroe Betsy
Text in which Alexander Robinson transfers ownership of a slave named Betsy to his son-in-law, Henry Boteler. Robinson is noted as residing in Baltimore, Maryland, while Boteler is from Shepherds Town, Virginia. Betsy is approximately sixteen years old.
Date:
July 15, 1917
Creator:
Robinson, Alexander
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Delaware, at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, from a 1787 original in the Library of Congress at Washington.
Map of the Delmarva Peninsula and the surrounding area at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, showing and identifying towns, counties, rivers, creeks, inlets, bays, lighthouses, sand bars, and capes. Scale [ca. 1:622,600] (10 miles to the inch).
Date:
1937
Creator:
Churchman, John
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Maryland
Topographic map of Maryland and the surrounding area, showing counties, towns, villages, roads, and bodies of water. There is an inset map included in the lower-left corner titled "New Map of the Province of Maryland in North America." The inset is a facsimile of a Maryland map published in February 1780. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (10 miles to the inch).
Date:
1938
Creator:
Griffith, Dennis
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aberdeen Proving Grounds]
Postcard of a row of houses in front of a lake, seen from across a green field. Text above the photo says "4- Commissioned Officers' Quarters, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Md."
Date:
[1941..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[W. W. Aten Address Card]
Card with a handwritten address: "Off. Cand. W. W. Aten, Co. D. Ord. Off. Cand. School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland."
Date:
[1941..1943]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Loch Raven Dam and Spillway]
Postcard of the Loch Raven Dam and spillway in Baltimord, MD, surrounded with trees and a path. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy- I arrived at camp at 12:00 which is the usual time. Joe, the feathered hat man, is being laid off his job this weekend for they are finished. It was rather warm sleeping last evening. Just had breakfast- cantaloupe, toast, dried beef and post toasties bran flakes. The apples smell good in my locker. Can't say when I will be home, maybe Friday evening. If so I will have a ride. Woodrow."
Date:
August 29, 1941
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Herbert R. O'Conor to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Herbert R. O'Conor, Governor, Annapolis, Maryland, dated December 9, 1941. Herbert R. O'Conor defines Americanism.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
O'Conor, Herbert R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
Date:
July 24, 1942
Creator:
Johnson, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ford's Restaurant in Aberdeen, Maryland]
Postcard of Ford's Restaurant on U.S. Route 40 in Aberdeen, Maryland. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All. The weather is a bit warmer here now. This is the first day & it is quite interesting. We came to Aberdeen tonite. My address here is- Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Woodrow."
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 24, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing packages, working at the American Red Cross canteen at Logan Field, being called to work in Washington, living arrangements, and expressing her appreciation for her time as a WASP and how it prepared her for work after leaving the service. Written on Hotel Annapolis (Washington) stationary.
Date:
1945-04-24?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cochran's Convent]
Photocopy of a magazine article providing the full story of the WASPs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Newcomb, Harold
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards]
Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards in Sweetwater, Texas, from Mrs. Elaine D. Harmon.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, unknown date]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards discussing the presentation of the memorial plans, Sweetwater memorials, and her condolences for Mary Emma Edwards' situation.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Small Note on Sticky Note]
Note on a small sticky note that possibly says "May 1985 - Nuggen(?) back yard "Dutch" & Family, watching duck at Anapolis Md - David in this picture, very good."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Small Note Regarding Annapolis, Maryland]
Note on a small sticky note that possibly says "1980 Nuggen(?) at Anapolis Md."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.
Date:
October 3, 1972
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Those Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines]
Magazine clipping with an article from Viva discussing the history of the WASP, including the cover page and two full-page advertisements.
Date:
May 1977
Creator:
Kel, Sally Van Wegenen
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1986]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards asking what kind of case is needed for the WASP model and suggesting that he and his wife should visit her soon.
Date:
October 17, 1986
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Joann Staulcup, September 25, 1987]
Letter from Henri Pepper to Joann Staulcup providing a short list of ex-WASP mailing addresses.
Date:
September 25, 1987
Creator:
Pepper, Henri Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 3, 1988]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing the speech that was given at the last Sweetwater reunion, her stay at the hotel, her hopes for the next reunion, and her encounter with Fred Greenwood.
Date:
October 3, 1988
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, November 1, 1988]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards containing a Christmas card, a list of the new WASP officers, and the death Earl Finley.
Date:
November 1, 1988
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History