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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 16, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 16, 1944, detailing his trip to Rome. He mentions seeing sights such as the Pantheon of Agrippa, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Colosseum, the Basilica of St. Paul's, the Catacombs, and St. Peter's. He mentions that he didn't get to see the Pope because he goes to St. Peter's in the morning and Willis visited in the afternoon. He goes on to ask after a friend who quit A&M to transfer to Baylor University, and mentions getting a stove in his tent and a shot to keep him well.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 16, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 16, 1944. He took some of his friends to the club, and then went to someone's house and had sandwiches. His unit had to turn in some tents recently, including his, so now he's living in a different tent, but he likes the soldiers there.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 16, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 16, 1944. He went to visit Wilbur Crawford and brought him newspapers from Waco, and he and his friend Harmon Gilbreath ordered swim suits from the service so they can go swimming soon, since it's warming up.
Date: April 16, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Hans Klagsbrunn, July 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Hans Klagsbrunn, July 16, 1943]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Hans Klagsbrunn discussing a letter written by Prince to the Dallas Agency discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date: July 16, 1943
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Landon E. McConnell, January 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to Landon E. McConnell, January 16, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Olin to Landon E. McConnell discussing the "Statements of Cost of the Transport Command Pilot Trainee Program."
Date: January 16, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Harris to Joe B. Plosser, June 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from P. Harris to Joe B. Plosser, June 16, 1943]

Letter from P. Harris to Joe B. Plosser discussing "previous correspondence concerning the Bill of Sale covering the buildings and improvements located at the captioned school and the personal property at the school."
Date: June 16, 1943
Creator: Harris, P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Charles A. Prince to Jack Steffen, May 16, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Charles A. Prince to Jack Steffen, May 16, 1942]

Telegram via Western Union from Charles A. Prince to Jack Steffen of Steffen Brothers Hotel Supplies Company discussing the specifications for two walk-in storage spaces. The back of the telegram contains the terms of service for Western Union.
Date: May 16, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl Harvey to R. E. Olin, March 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Carl Harvey to R. E. Olin, March 16, 1943]

Letter from General Contractor Carl Harvey to R. E. Olin discussing the payment of $10,000 from Mr. Harvey to Mr. Olin. The first page is handwritten, while the final two pages are typed.
Date: March 16, 1943
Creator: Harvey, Carl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas J. Kelley to Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas J. Kelley to Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1942]

Letter from Thomas J. Kelley to Charles A. Prince discussing partnerships "and the extent of nature and extent of liability for operations in the State of Texas."
Date: April 16, 1942
Creator: Kelley, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Plosser to M. H. Knowles, July 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Plosser to M. H. Knowles, July 16, 1942]

Copy of a letter from J. B. Plosser to M. H. Knowles discussing updates on the construction at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 16, 1942
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
Date: September 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Parker, November 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Parker, November 16, 1950]

Letter from Catherine Parker to the United States Air Force discussing the details of her application for appointment in the United States Air Force Reserve along with supporting evidence that she served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: November 16, 1950
Creator: Parker, Catherine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Parker, November 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Parker, November 16, 1950]

Letter from Catherine Parker to the United States Air Force discussing the details of her application for appointment in the United States Air Force Reserve along with supporting evidence that she served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: November 16, 1950
Creator: Parker, Catherine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999]

Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance thanking her for sharing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they met at the Wings of Freedom Airshow in Frederick, MD.
Date: September 16, 1999
Creator: Weigand, Cindy
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
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994]

Photocopy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie sending regards to her family, thanking her for the photos and explaining how she always had a desire to fly at a young age. A memorial of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is attached on the final page explaining their history, experiences and fight for militarization.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delner Werner to Mickey McLernon, November 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Delner Werner to Mickey McLernon, November 16, 1943]

Letter from Delnar L. Werner to Mickey McLernon discussing his flight that day, his visit to Sherman, and making conversation.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Werner, Delnar L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]

Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Barnwell, Marion P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Wolfe to Civilian Personnel Officer at Perrin Field, Dec. 16 1944] (open access)

[Letter from June Wolfe to Civilian Personnel Officer at Perrin Field, Dec. 16 1944]

Letter from June Wolfe to the civilian personnel officer at Perrin Field discussing checks and payment due.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Wolfe, June
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Young to M. H. Knowles, October 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Young to M. H. Knowles, October 16, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Robert Young to M. H. Knowles discussing an outline of the office work responsibilities performed by Robert Young at Sweetwater and Lamesa for Plosser-Prince Air Academy. The letter also speaks of payment contracts between Young and Victor J. Nelson.
Date: October 16, 1942
Creator: Young, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 16, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his not writing due to being extra busy, his thoughts on the work or fight bill, and the amusement he finds in Catherine trying to get out of dinner plans.
Date: February 16, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 16, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his flight that morning, eating at the post exchange, watching a ball game, and playing catch with Holquin and Williams.
Date: June 16, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 16, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing graduating from his second round of gunnery school, receiving the picture Catherine sent of her posing with their dog and cat, limiting his drinking, and missing southern cooking.
Date: July 16, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History