[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943] (open access)

[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]

Memo from Thomas J. Johnson explaining the Executive for WASP organization along with information for Squadrons, Squadron leaders and executives.
Date: August 30, 1943
Creator: Johnson, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943] (open access)

[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]

Memo from Thomas J. Johnson discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots training policy.
Date: August 30, 1943
Creator: Johnson, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sandusky Bay Bridge]

Postcard of a long bridge over water, with land on the horizon at the end of the bridge. Typed text above the photo says "2- Sandusky Bay Bridge on Ohio Route No. 2, between Sandusky and Port Clinton, Ohio." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Perry says, "Dear Helen and all. I am making use of my car weekends at least this one. Went to an Amusement park called Cedar Point and covered this fill also a toll bridge. I have Lt. Crew with me- He is a swell boy and very good looking. Will write more later. Be good. Woodrow."
Date: August 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 17, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing landing at Columbus enroute to Pittsburgh from Memphis, and seeing Lionel Hampton perform. The postcard features an image of several civilians and servicemen departing an American Airlines aircraft.
Date: August 17, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Detre, August 17, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Detre, August 17, 1978

Transcript of an interview with George Detre, a Navy veteran from Warren, Ohio, and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston. Detre discusses concerning his experiences during World War II, including as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese.
Date: August 17, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Detre, George
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library