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[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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Justin L. Bible's Trainee Record Card] (open access)

[Justin L. Bible's Trainee Record Card]

Trainee record card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It includes a record of his processing days, his training days, and his immunizations.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mammoth Cave]

Postcard with a colored drawing of the entrance to the Frozen Niagara rock structure in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. A note from Harold Landau to Helen Landau is written on the back.
Date: August 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lincoln's Birthplace]

Postcard with a colored drawing of a log cabin, labeled Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, and the inscriptions in memorial hall. There is a note on the back from Harold Landau to his wife Helen.
Date: August 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. Monday, November 16, 1942 : week of November 6 to November 13

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Libya, Southern Europe, New Guinea, Solomons, Russia, Aleutians, Far East waters, Madagascar. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Smaller map (3 insets): Invasion of Africa. Photographs: Practice led to invasion -- Tanks land for beach operation -- German planes caught by long-range fighters -- Captured Nazi officers perch on hood of British jeep. Back: Why we fight! Also includes photographs.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Albany Highway Bridge]

Photograph of a bridge framework on the Albany Highway. Several soldiers stand on one end of the bridge.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lake Abilene]

Photograph of a placid lake surrounded by land. The lake is Lake Abilene.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing becoming a link trainer instructor, students and instructors, link trainer aircraft, getting her car taken care of, dining on base, and working/flying hours.
Date: 1942-10-16?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 16, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing a gift of oranges, recent correspondence, dinner, befriending an Air Corps lieutenant, changing flight instructors, her car, riding stables, not having enough time to fly more, and pay.
Date: December 16, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History