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[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
[Letter from G. E. Berres to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, August 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from G. E. Berres to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, August 3, 1942]

Letter from G. E. Berres on behalf of the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a bad unit in a four-hole single row 1941 Kelvinator Cabinet.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: Berres, G. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince, August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince, August 28, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince discussing scheduling a meeting to address final construction needs for Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Constant, Frank L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser, August 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser, August 1, 1942]

Copy of a letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser discussing an enclosed letter Cribbett wrote to Major Long. The letter to Long discusses a change in plans of eleven Air Force Refresher students finishing their training at Sweetwater instead of at Long's training facilities in Terrell.
Date: August 1, 1942
Creator: Cribbett, W. C. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland, August 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland, August 19, 1942]

Copy of a letter from R. C. Griffith to A. L. McClelland discussing an enclosed contract and check for the railroad track spur near Sweetwater, Texas for Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 19, 1942
Creator: Griffith, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel at Miami Beach]

Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."
Date: August 30, 1942
Creator: Hofnagle, John S.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. P. Johnson to Prince and Plosser Air School, August 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. P. Johnson to Prince and Plosser Air School, August 31, 1942]

Letter from T. P. Johnson to Prince and Plosser Air School discussing the installation of electrical service to gasoline pumps being installed. It includes a material list that must be approved by Prince and Plosser.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Johnson, T. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Dishwasher Thermometer] (open access)

[Invoice for Dishwasher Thermometer]

Invoice for items sold to Plosser-Prince Air Academy by Josiah Anstice & Co., Inc., including a 36" Capillary Thermometer for a G-7 Sterling Dishwasher.
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Josiah Anstice & Co., Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Otto Koecher discussing Eleanor McLernon's loyalty to the United States and war effort.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Koecher, Otto E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]

Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date: August 1942
Creator: Lockwood, Ted
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Condensing Unit] (open access)

[Invoice for a Condensing Unit]

Invoice for items sold to Plosser-Prince Air Academy by the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, including a replacement for an HP sealed condensing unit.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: Nash-Kelvinator Corporation
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, August 26, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, August 26, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing an estimate cost for new roofing on lean-tos and hangars at Avenger Field.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942]

Copy of telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser discussing the successful kitchen facilities inspection at Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: Olin, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Perry to Charles A. Prince, August 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Perry to Charles A. Prince, August 31, 1942]

Copy of a letter from W. A. Perry to Charles A. Prince discussing problems with the water purity in the sewage lines to the government airport in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Perry, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, August 14, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, August 14, 1942]

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser's plan to call Prince at 12:00 that night.
Date: August 14, 1942
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Saulson to Mrs. W. E. Blewett, August 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from E. H. Saulson to Mrs. W. E. Blewett, August 19, 1942]

Letter from E. H. Saulson, director of the USO Club, to Mrs. W. E. Blewett in Sweetwater, Texas. Saulson discusses a meeting to be held August 25, 1942; according to him, the purpose of the club is "to help occupy time and perhaps develop some way of building or maintaining their own morale as well as that of their husbands." Also included is the envelope that this letter was delivered in.
Date: August 19, 1942
Creator: Saulson, E. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Service Welding and Machine Shop Bill] (open access)

[Service Welding and Machine Shop Bill]

A bill for welding services and materials on construction of Avenger Field, addressed to contractor, Victor J. Nelson.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Service Welding Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince, August 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince, August 5, 1942]

Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing his intention to repair a broken dishwasher later that day. He also writes that he will send two coffee urns in pristine condition to Prince once Steffen returns to Los Angeles.
Date: August 5, 1942
Creator: Steffen, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence] (open access)

[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence]

Instruction manual for how to prepare military type correspondence. The manual is divided into seven sections: I. General, II. Channels of Communication, III. Military Letters, IV. Indorsements, V. Inclosures, VI. Nonmilitary Letters, and VII. Telegrams, Radiograms, and Cablegrams.
Date: August 21, 1942
Creator: United States Department of War
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, August 21, 1942] (open access)

[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

Newsmap. Monday, August 3, 1942 : week of July 24 to July 31

Text describes action on various war fronts: New Guinea -- China -- Philippines -- Siberia --Mediterranean -- Western Europe -- Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Action in New Guinea -- Drive to the Caucasas -- Vital distances in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. Photographs: Combat photo taken through a submarine's periscope of a sinking Japanese destroyer -- U.S. aid to Russia -- Tommy goes over [method of crossing a river] -- Jap 'Belly tank' -- Stingers on the Flying Fortress.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Newsmap. Monday, August 10, 1942 : week of July 31 to August 7

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western Europe, Iceland, North Africa, Aleutians, New Guinea, Australia, Burma, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Map inset shows the Russian front. Includes photographs: Jap welcomers; Over barbed wire; The Nazi 88; Converted merchantman; U.S. Army's troopship of the skies. Back: This is Aid to Russia. 10 photographs are accompanied by explanatory text.
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: [United States]. Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Newsmap. Monday, August 17, 1942 : week of August 7 to August 14

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Aleutians, China, India, Western Europe, Yugoslavia, Mediterranean, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Map insets show Solomon Islands, Russian front. Includes photographs: view of Tulagi; German fighter; Facing the Nazis; Sniper suit; A traitor covers up; Club for U.S. forces on London. Back: British Battle Dress. Includes 6 photograhs, 4 drawings with accompanying text.
Date: August 17, 1942
Creator: [United States]. Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library