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[Copyright Registry, September 7, 1954]
Copyright registry signed by the Copyright Office of the United States of America in Washington D.C. for "vol. 913, page(s) 41 on September 7, 1954."
Date:
September 7, 1954
Creator:
Copyright Office of the United States of America
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Mailing Receipt for a Letter From Cochran Oldum Ranch to Hellen Forest McKee]
A mailing receipt for a letter from Cochran Oldum Ranch to Hellen Forest McKee for $15.34 on July 7, 1970. It includes addresses for the two locations, and includes a stamp.
Date:
July 7, 1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher to Suzette van Daell, October 7, 1944]
Unopened envelope addressed to Suzette van Daell at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher in Scarsdale, New York.
Date:
October 7, 1944
Creator:
Dutcher, Mrs. Burchard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plosser-Prince Air Academy Financial Statement: July 31, 1943 #3
Report compiled regarding financial statements for flight activities at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of July 31) and a statement of profit and loss (for October 1, 1942-July 31, 1943). The opening letter notes that flight operations at the Academy have ended as of April 3, 1943 and that the organization closing down.
Date:
September 7, 1943
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plosser-Prince Air Academy Financial Statement: July 31, 1943 #2
Report compiled regarding financial statements for flight activities at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of July 31) and a statement of profit and loss (for October 1, 1942-July 31, 1943). The opening letter notes that flight operations at the Academy have ended as of April 3, 1943 and that the organization closing down.
Date:
September 7, 1943
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to F. W. Moxham, September 7, 1942]
Letter from Charles A. Prince to Wing Commander F. W. Moxham discussing Prince and Joe B. Plosser's appreciation for Moxham's work for the Air Academy.
Date:
September 7, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plosser-Prince Air Academy Financial Statement: July 31, 1943 #1
Report compiled regarding financial statements for flight activities at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of July 31) and a statement of profit and loss (for October 1, 1942-July 31, 1943). The opening letter notes that flight operations at the Academy have ended as of April 3, 1943 and that the organization closing down.
Date:
September 7, 1943
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 23, Thursday, October 7, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
October 7, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure of the Military Government in Germany]
Book concerning the "Military Government [in] Germany" now that the allied forces had made their way into Germany. The Table of Contents shows each section dealing with the abrogation, dissolution, or altering of policies that had been set forth by the Nazi Party in 1933. The text on the front page says this book contains "Proclamation, Laws, Ordinaces and Notices. Directives and Instructions to German Police."
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Retirement to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs]
Certificate of retirement from the "Armed Forces of the United States of America" to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs. The certificate reads: "To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting: This Is To Certify That Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs...Was Retired From The United States Army." This certificate was signed by the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Edward C. Meyer; there is a letter from W. T. Prescott accompanying the certificate with details of Griggs' status on the retired list.
Date:
October 7, 1979
Creator:
Meyer, Edward C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, April 7, 1945]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to their son Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing the house work that they have done recently including replacing fence posts, and wondering if they should get a barbecue pit. They also tell Charles that they do not worry about him as they "had the assurance of God [that he] would take care of you."
Date:
April 7, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men Sitting on Either Side of Artillery Gun]
Photograph of two men sitting on a tank, with an artillery gun between the two aimed at the camera. Description on the back of the photo identifies the men as Downey and Foster.
Date:
April 7, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Men on Tank]
Photograph of a pair of young men sitting on a tank with the artillery gun pointed at the camera. Description on the back of the photo identify the men as Stone and Foster.
Date:
April 7, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Grant and Tank]
Photograph of three men sitting on a tank with the words "General Grant" and "medium" written on the photograph. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Stone - Radio; Foster - Gunner; Cowen - Commander."
Date:
April 7, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men on Tank]
Photograph of two men holding hands while sitting on a tank in a barren field. Description on the back of the photo identifies the men as Stone and Downey.
Date:
April 7, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Arkansas Ozarks]
Postcard with photos of several different scenes, and text that says "Greetings from Arkansas Ozarks." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Chaffee says "Dear Helen and all- Quite chilly today and looks like snow. Hope that it doesn't snow or the [?] will be an ice cake as we have no antifreeze. Alcohol seems to be all we can get may get some this pm. We worked today again. Am enjoying our [?] very much. How do you like this card? Cannot state how long we will be here - unknown yet. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
November 7, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Damaged Buildings in Singling, France]
Photograph of a battle damaged building next to a muddy road in Singling, France. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "This is place where we first went into battle. Had our first deaths here."
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of William Hahn]
Portrait of William Hahn as a young man, wearing a military uniform and hat. A typed note in the corner of the photo says "Paris 1945."
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Edward Johnson and Jeep]
Photograph of Lieutenant Edward Johnson wearing a military uniform and holding a rifle while standing next to a jeep, with snow on the ground. "Jelly Roll Jr." is painted below the jeep's windshield, and a wire cutter bar is attached to the front bumper.
Date:
March 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 7, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 7, 1944, hoping that he'll be back soon to go fishing. He also says that it's been cold, but it hasn't been raining. He also mentions that he had a letter from Robert Evans, Jr. and that they'll probably visit again soon.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 7, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 7, 1943. He tells them he's fine, and asks them to phone the mother of a man in his company to say hello from her son.
Date:
February 7, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., October 7, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis Sr. on October 7, 1943. He asks about whom his father has been spending time with, and talks about how the war has effected Texas A&M University.
Date:
October 7, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 7, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 7, 1944, explaining that they didn't spend their Rest Camp resting because they were in Rome and went to see all the sights instead. He apologizes for not being able to take many pictures because it was cloudy, but promises to send the ones he bought instead and to send a longer letter later detailing his adventures.
Date:
October 7, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 7, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on August 7, 1943. He confirms that he has received the camera and rolls of film they sent to him, and asks again for a crystal radio set and cookies.
Date:
August 7, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History