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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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UNT Oral History Program
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Arlington Public Library
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Lee College
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University of North Texas
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Gayle Snell Collection
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Kafka Collection
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12
Prince Collection
11
Marjorie Wakeham Collection
10
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Eleanor Brown Collection
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[Paul A. Hill Air Force Documents]
A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.
Date:
1929-09-18/1955-02-03
Creator:
Hill, Paul A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Desert Training Center in California]
Photograph of the Desert Training Center located in California. Ten planes are flying overhead, tanks are rolling towards the camp, and smaller jeeps are moving across the desert. In the right of the picture, artillery cannons work on their aim.
Date:
[1940..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Standard Oil Company Computer]
Manual computer for calculating speed in miles per hour, distance traveled, and time in flight. The object is marked with the name, "Standard Oil Company of California" along with the logo of the company, a red plane with the head of an Eagle. Instructions for the device can be seen on the center of the front and back.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Standard Oil Company of California
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]
A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
Date:
December 19, 1940
Creator:
Fuchs, Marion
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["The Life of a Marine"]
Poem entitled "The Life of a Marine" written by Jack Vaughan in 1942 about his experiences training with the Marine Corps.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Vaughan, Jack Carter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[318th Platoon, U. S. M. C.]
Photograph of the 318th Platoon. Jack Vaughan is sixth from the right on the top row. A sign in front of the soldiers says "318th Platoon, U.S.M.C., San Diego, 1942. U. S. Marines - First to Fight."
Date:
[1942-03-23..1946-04-06]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, August 21, 1942]
Photocopy of a letter from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, on August 21, 1942. He asks about an election and her children, and tells her that the men fighting the war need to know the American public supports them.
Date:
August 21, 1942
Creator:
Vaughan, Jack Carter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]
Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.
Date:
1942-11-13/1942-11-17
Creator:
Nelson, Victor J. & Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing contractual disputes over construction work between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Victor J. Nelson.
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Stater, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing a contract dispute between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
November 22, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing the improbability of a business meeting in California and the ongoing legals matters between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
December 10, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]
Copy of a telegram from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater stating that it is impossible for him to come to California and that a letter will be sent later.
Date:
December 10, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bethel Gibbons, Marjorie Wakeham Are WASP Graduates in Sweetwater, Tex.]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Marjorie Wakeham and Bethel Gibbons are graduating in Sweetwater, Texas after completing their required WASP training.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[View from Airplane Window]
Photograph of the view of several buildings and trees from an airplane window on the runway. The wing of the airplane is visible to the right.
Date:
[1943..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Warren Neuber In Uniform]
Photograph of Warren Neuber posing in uniform at the Ranger School in San Francisco. There is foliage in the background.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Victor J. Nelson to Harvey Staten, February 8, 1943]
Copy of telegram from Victor J. Nelson to Harvey Staten discussing a position opening at a shipyard being constructed, and requesting a mailed equipment list.
Date:
February 8, 1943
Creator:
Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - April 29, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merril Smith to his wife discussing how Bill Ledbetter has been, asking about their daughter, and telling her that he loves her.
Date:
April 29, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. "Tex" Rankin to Joe B. Plosser, May 1, 1943]
Letter from J. G. "Tex" Rankin to Joe B. Plosser discussing Rankin's relief in hearing of Plosser and Prince's recent exoneration.
Date:
May 1, 1943
Creator:
Rankin, J. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Mr. Smith to Mrs. Smith, May 28, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing the world premier of Stage Door Canteen.
Date:
May 28, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 15, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife reminding her that she loves her and Sharon and telling her that he hopes that they are having a good time in Lockhart.
Date:
June 15, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 25, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that Carroll did not get the job she was hoping for.
Date:
June 25, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing life in his company and reminding her that he loves her.
Date:
July 4, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 30, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife telling her about how his mother is doing and briefly mentioning the President, and asking how the children are doing.
Date:
July 30, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon Men]
Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History