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[Instrument Flight Test Certificate] (open access)

[Instrument Flight Test Certificate]

Certificate showing that flight officer Paul A. Hill passed the instrument flight test at Long Beach Army Air Field.
Date: April 16, 1944
Creator: United States Army
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Camp Barkeley, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1, March 16, 1944 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Camp Barkeley, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1, March 16, 1944

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored "Hellcat" Division of the U.S. Army, discussing news related to the activities of the unit and members of the division.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bill and Zella Bowling]

Photograph of soldier Bill Bowling posing with his wife Zella, who holds a bag by her side. A building is visible in the background.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Elsie and Walter Hacker]

Photograph of soldier Walter Hacker standing with his wife Elsie. A building is visible in the background.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944 (open access)

The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944 (open access)

The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status] (open access)

[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]

Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: McDougall, Charles S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944]

A Western Union Telegram (confirmation copy) sent to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Selective Service Local Board No. 5, El Paso, Texas, from J. Watt Page, State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated May 16, 1944. Page acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated the 12th. He advises of the intention of Colonel Edward S. Shattuck, Chief Appeals Division National Headquarters Selective Service, to make a Texas visit soon.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]

Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and for being a great friend. The writer also apologizes to Mr. Bryan for not acknowledging receipt of the photos of the Old Class at Lebanon.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]

Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Lomax, Ruby Terrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1944]

Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan encouraging him about his operation in Dallas, Texas and reminding him to stay positive.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: Young, Will
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]

Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Mays, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1944

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Williams to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Williams to Blanche Perry]

Letter from from Virginia Williams of the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ congregation to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting and including a check of $10 to help cover the shipping costs. Mentions that Williams recently had a baby boy.
Date: July 16, 1944
Creator: Williams, Virgina
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Cash Purchases, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Receipt of Cash Purchases, October 16, 1944]

Receipt for the cash purchase of several items, totaling at $35.60, signed at the bottom by Catherine Parker.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Instrument Flying: Daily Test (open access)

Instrument Flying: Daily Test

Flight school test in instrument flying with answers filled in by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is marked in red pencil in the top right corner.
Date: August 16, 1944
Creator: Parker, Catherine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, February 16, 1944]

Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker informing her of an opening for a Women Airforce Service Pilot training class and requesting that she complete and send in her medical examination.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944]

Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker informing her that an honorable discharge will be issued to all Women Airforce Service Pilots. "Information Copy" is stamped onto the bottom right of the page.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Officers Discussing Tactics]

Photograph of two soldiers, identified as Lt. Gen. A. M. Patch and Maj. Gen. Roderick R. Allen, standing in a room in Faulquemont, France, with maps on the walls to discuss tactical situations. Allen points to the map in front of them.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History