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[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]

Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date: August 2010
Creator: Jordan, Melissa
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service] (open access)

[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service]

A handwritten timeline with details of Cornelia Yerkes' service as a WASP and Red Cross worker in World War II, with details on her training, duty stations, aircraft and routes flown, and some personal details.
Date: 2000~/2009~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Dorothy McCracken, November 9, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Dorothy McCracken, November 9, 1986]

Letter from Dorothy McCraken to Rigdon Edwards apologizing for not attending the past reunion, explaining why she didn't, and her communication with Polly White.
Date: November 9, 1986
Creator: McCracken, Dorothy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go] (open access)

[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go]

Newspaper clipping discussing the plans of pilot Grace McGuire to travel over the Pacific Ocean from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island; similar to the route which Amelia Earhart took and ended up missing.
Date: July 24, 1983
Creator: Welde, Deena
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go] (open access)

[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go]

Photocopy of an article about Grace McGuire and the dangerous journey she will fly from New Guinea to Howland Island in an attempt to "duplicate" Amelia Earhart's last flight.
Date: July 24, 1983
Creator: Welde, Deena
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Mr. Rigdon Edwards] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Mr. Rigdon Edwards]

Envelope addressed to Mr. Rigdon Edwards in Sweetwater, Texas, from Mr. Joseph Haydu.
Date: 1976-06-24~
Creator: Haydu, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to Rigdon Edwards, June 23, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Bee Haydu to Rigdon Edwards, June 23, 1976]

Letter from Bee Haydu to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his hospitality in Sweetwater, Texas, and a plaque presentation ceremony in which they both participated. The letter is printed on stationery for the WASP 1976 Reunion.
Date: June 23, 1976
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Church Exterior

Copy negative of the First Episcopal Church of Eliza, New Jersey, viewed from across a street corner. The church is surrounded by other buildings, and there are signs, cars, streetlamps, and people on the sidewalk.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Church Exterior

Copy negative of the First United Methodist Church in Eliza, New Jersey viewed from across a road with other buildings beside it, trees, and cars on the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Church Exterior

1 copy negative of First Presbyterian Church in 1940. There are multiple vehicles in front of the church. There is a large building behind the church.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Four Men, Two Boys by Helicopter

Copy negative of four men in suits (including Elwin Skiles and Zenon Hansen) standing with two boy scouts next to a helicopter. Some buildings are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[History of Women Airforce Service Pilots Rough Draft] (open access)

[History of Women Airforce Service Pilots Rough Draft]

Rough draft of a brief essay on how the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field came into existence.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ted to Mickey McLernon] (open access)

[Letter from Ted to Mickey McLernon]

Letter from Ted to Mickey McLernan about travel to New Jersey to purchase firearms and money he will be sending soon.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Men on Boardwalk

Copy negative of Walter Jarrett and Herman McDaniel walking on a boardwalk. They both wear suits and similar pin and nametag on their lapel.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of New Jersey Meeting House]

Photograph of the only meeting house in New Jersey, at 730 N. 41st Street, with a congregation of about thirty members. The meeting house is a small structure with wooden slates painted white.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Young Women

Copy negative of a portrait of three young women wearing ruffled dresses and hair up. One is sitting in a chair holding a hat in her lap, one is leaning on the left holding an umbrella and gloves, and one is standing in the back holding a hat. The portrait was taken in Walsh studio at 120 Perry St. in Trenton, New Jersey.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Project Destiny Flyer] (open access)

[Project Destiny Flyer]

Flyer about the loss of Amelia Earhart and WASP Grace McGuire's plan to complete Earhart's original flight plan for Project Destiny.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene

Copy negative of a view of downtown Eliza, New Jersey with buildings and cars on each side of a street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 20, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 20, 1965]

A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 20, 1965. Carswell makes a second inquiry, referencing his letter of October 4, 1965, regarding not receiving the Report to which he subscribed in July.
Date: October 20, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 4, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 4, 1965]

A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 07632, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 4, 1965. Carswell informs the company that on July 20, 1965 he placed his subscription, the check was paid by the bank July 30, 1965 but he is not receiving the REPORT.
Date: October 4, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Starr to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Starr to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1965]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. C. Starr, Executive Service Sales, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 07632, dated January 18, 1965. Starr expresses his appreciation for the telephone call from Carswell regarding the Tax Guide subscription and the 1965 Federal Handbook. He advises Carswell that the volumes had shipped and apologizes for the manner in which his account had been handled.
Date: January 18, 1965
Creator: Starr, D. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Leeds to T. N. Carswell - August 5, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Leeds to T. N. Carswell - August 5, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. C. Leeds, Executive Service Sales, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 0763,2 dated August 5, 1964. An advisement that a Mr. William Ballew, of Fort Worth, Texas would contact Carswell regarding his recent inquiry.
Date: August 5, 1964
Creator: Leeds, D. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Vol. 11, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1957 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Vol. 11, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1957

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: May 1957
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Vol. 11, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1957 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Vol. 11, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1957

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: April 1957
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History