[Letter from Charles A. Prince to F. W. Moxham, September 7, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to F. W. Moxham, September 7, 1942]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Wing Commander F. W. Moxham discussing Prince and Joe B. Plosser's appreciation for Moxham's work for the Air Academy.
Date: September 7, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 15, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Prince's order of Buffalo food cutters and suggests that Prince should complete a specific form for the cutters, as Steffen Bros. has given $21,000 to Plosser-Prince Air Academy in the form of labor and materials, with no payments from Plosser-Prince to date.
Date: September 15, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Request for Reimbursement] (open access)

[Copy of a Request for Reimbursement]

Copy of a request for reimbursement by the Defense Plant Corporation in Dallas, Texas for expenditures made on the construction of plant of Plosser & Prince Flying School in Sweetwater, Texas totaling $48,185.30.
Date: September 30, 1942
Creator: Defense Plant Corporation
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942]

Letter from Leo J. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser-Prince's new priority rating. Steffen Brothers request that Plosser-Prince send them official documentation regarding this rating change.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Steffen, Leo J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 10, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Steffen Brothers' frustration with the treatment they received from the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. They threaten legal action if Plosser and Prince do not repay them for the $21,000 they owe Steffen Brothers.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, September 17, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, September 17, 1942]

Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing additional information for an estimate provided for Plosser-Prince on August 28, 1942.
Date: September 17, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing Steffen Brother's impatience and anger toward the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. It references a breakdown of the contract between them and explicitly states that should Plosser and Prince not respond to the letter by September 22, 1942, legal action will be taken against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. This letter was sent via air mail special delivery.
Date: September 19, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. W. Warren to Royal Air Force Commanding Officer, September 12, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from S. W. Warren to Royal Air Force Commanding Officer, September 12, 1942]

Letter from S. W. Warren to the Royal Air Force Commanding Officer discussing how the R.A.F. Delegation can settle medical, dental, and hospital accounts through the appropriate channels. It references other correspondence from September 8, 1942 and June 15, 1942.
Date: September 12, 1942
Creator: Warren, S. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant discussing "a list of construction defects and/or omissions in construction," which is enclosed within the document.
Date: September 2, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson, September 21, 1942]

Letter from Paul R. Cote to Victor J. Nelson discussing the collection of unpaid funds totaling $5198.00, to be paid to the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company.
Date: September 21, 1942
Creator: Cote, Paul R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blaylock and Atwell with a Jeep]

Photograph of men named Blaylock and Atwell as they lean against a jeep that is missing its grille while holding tools. Two other men can be seen sitting in the jeep. A truck, trees, and a long building are visible in the background.
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamlin Smithdeal to Eleanor McLernon, September 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Hamlin Smithdeal to Eleanor McLernon, September 23, 1942]

Letter from Hamlin Smithdeal to Eleanor McLernon acknowledging receipt of her application to join the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron.
Date: September 23, 1942
Creator: Smithdeal, Hamlin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant, September 2, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to Frank Constant discussing an included list of construction defects and omitted construction projects for Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: September 2, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Constant to M. H. Knowles, September 30, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank L. Constant to M. H. Knowles, September 30, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Frank L. Constant to M. H. Knowles discussing the matter of Constant not being informed of a contract between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Texas Electric Service Company.
Date: September 30, 1942
Creator: Constant, Frank L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant, September 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant, September 28, 1942]

Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant discussing funding for final repair and construction projects at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: September 28, 1942
Creator: Knowles, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul N. Comolli to Charles Prince, September 30, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Paul N. Comolli to Charles Prince, September 30, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Paul N. Comolli to Charles Prince discussing plans for the lawn service of Avenger Field.
Date: September 30, 1942
Creator: Comolli, Paul N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania]

Postcard of the Susquehanna River seen from Sullivan Trail near Berwick, Pa. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Howdy- Thurs. Morn. We three of us arrived here safely last nite at 6:00. Now it is raining and there is plenty of mud but some sidewalks. The camp is real, very new and very [?]. This is one you should see. I'll be resettled by the weekend I hope. Will write more very soon. Woodrow."
Date: September 17, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tennessee Road]

Postcard of a road surrounded with green grass and trees, and typed text: "One of the good roads through Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Dear Helen and all. This is [?] and we officers are gathering at Dunbar Cave near Clarksville to have a chicken barbeque which is sponsored by the International [?] Co. (pause) we had a delicious chicken barbeque and a swell time. We went into the cave etc. Everything was very good. I went to Nashville Sat. nite and stayed till yesterday (Sun 4:00 pm) Send my gas ration book immediately. Bro. Woodie."
Date: September 20, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Baseball Game at Camp Campbell]

Photograph of a baseball game at Camp Campbell in Kentucky, taken from left field looking along the foul line toward home base.
Date: [1942-09..1943-09]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Squirrel Cartoon]

Postcard with cartoon of a man and woman looking at a squirrel with a nut in the foreground, with a woman playing tennis in the background. Text on the cartoon says "Rather nutty here- But I like it!" A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Give my regards to the girls. Hello Hellen, Just a line I am at White Howen on a visit up at George Sister. Still thinking of you girls come and see me. Marie K."
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Tony Lamarra Playing Baseball]

Photograph of Tony Lamarra wearing a baseball uniform and standing over a base with a ball in his glove, on a baseball field at Camp Campbell, Kentucky.
Date: [1942-09..1943-09]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Baseball Game at Camp Campbell]

Photograph of a baseball game at Camp Campbell in Kentucky, taken from above the left dugout facing home base.
Date: [1942-09..1943-09]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cleveland Public Square]

Postcard of a public square in Cleveland, Ohio, facing southeast, with buildings, a monument, and many cars in and around the square. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Lt. W. W. Aten, Camp Perry Ohio, Cleveland, Sun Morn, Sept 6, 42. This is a cut of Cleveland and it does seem like quite a nice place. We went to a show last night and saw Ted Lewis- orchestra on the stage and a real big picture. I guess I slept thru part of it. Cleveland is 82 miles from camp. We will soon be sight seeing and I hope its good. Your Bro, Woodrow."
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John Fraley at Fort Knox]

Photograph of John Fraley wearing a military uniform and standing in a field at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History