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[Client Card: Mr. Joseph H. Bass (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Joseph H. Bass

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Joseph H. Bass, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Tablet" (18" x 28"), "Tablet" (18.25" x 28.75"), "Circular Plate" (22" diameter), "Circular Plate" (2 copies; 22" diameter), "Plaque" (2 copies; 28.25" x 18.25"), "Thomas Tablet" (16" x 22"), "Few Tablet" (22" x 22"), "Tablet" (2 copies; 22" x 24"), "Few Tablet" (brass cast; 22" x 22"), "Round Plaque" (brass cast), and "Tablet" (Burk Memorial Floor Tablet; brass cast; 21.5" x 51.75").
Date: 1940-01-26/1942-03-31
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. R. S. Barbaby] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. R. S. Barbaby]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Comm R. S. Barnaby, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This particular order contains a bronze cast of "Forrestal," a bronze cast of a "Portrait Bust," bronze cast of a "Bust of David W. Taylor," and a bronze cast of "Wright Bros. Relief."
Date: May 1940
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reading Railroad (RDG) 560

A photograph print showing the Reading Railroad (RDG) 560, 4-6-0 camelback, on a turntable, Philadelphia, PA.
Date: June 15, 1940
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940]

Letter to Dr. Meyer Bodansky of the John Sealy Hospital from Marion Fay, who is from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In the letter, Ms. Fay requests advice from Dr. Bodansky concerning the reorganization of her institution's hospital.
Date: September 6, 1940
Creator: Fay, Marion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0093.0464]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: January 29, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0380.0226]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: April 9, 1941
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0380.0227]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: April 9, 1941
Creator: Thomas, Gene
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0380.0228]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: April 9, 1941
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941] (open access)

[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941]

Bill of sale for Earl Yates from the John B. Stetson Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the total balance for Mr. Yates is $9.84 as of June 30, 1941. Also included is the envelope in which the statement was mailed in.
Date: June 30, 1941
Creator: John B. Stetson Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0317.0124]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "C. William Duncan, interviewer and columnist of the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger."
Date: November 13, 1941
Creator: Kaho, C. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Schwarz, Director of Public Relations, Treasury Department, Washington, dated December 11, 1941. Schwarz expresses for Secretary Morgenthau his appreciation for the letter asking for an expression on Americanism and advises that he is sending a copy of an address given in 1938 by the Secretary. Enclosure includes: THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
Date: December 11, 1941
Creator: Schwarz, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0413B.0075]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Michael McDougall 36-year-old Philadelphia born Scotchman, has been clucking his tongue sympathetically over the other man's gambling losses for years and can readily heap insult on injury by explaining to the victim just how he was clipped."
Date: January 13, 1943
Creator: Kaho, C. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]

Letter sent from Mary C. Ames (Mrs. Leslie D. Ames) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she believes the message from her son is genuine.
Date: May 18, 1943
Creator: Ames, Mary C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole. McKie states that she has been listening to shortwave radio messages for four months and sending letters to families of P.O.W.s. McKie estimates she has already sent over 500 letters and has filled four scrapbooks. McKie also mentions family news and talks about life in California.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering an aircraft to Washington D.C., traveling to Wilmington and Philadelphia, and mentions that she will be returning to Dallas.
Date: 1943-12-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying over New York City and Philadelphia, a phone call, seeing a performance of Othello, and returning to Dallas. Written on Hotel Peabody (Memphis) stationary.
Date: December 24, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., January 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., January 3, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc. requesting a catalogue, to find the name of the plant Kempner sent with the letter, and if the business has any in stock.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944]

Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner identifying a plant and letting Kempner know where he would probably be able to buy some.
Date: January 10, 1944
Creator: Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0136.0291]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "In christening the new cruiser, USS Oklahoma City, Mrs. Anton H. Classen complied with navy custom and bashed a bottle of champagne on its bow."
Date: February 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of Philadelphia City Hall]

Postcard of Philadelphia city hall at night, with the tower illuminated by spotlights. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Hello Hellen. Just a few lines to let you know I am here in the city. Trying to be a city girl. But I don't know how I'm going to make out. Ha ha. I am having a very nice time. With love."
Date: May 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the opportunity to read the Kempner's family history and expressing sorrow that the two never see each other.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Bachman, Frank H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner discussing the work of the Philco Corporation and welcoming Kempner as a stockholder in the company.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Ballantyne, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, May 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, May 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman showing gratitude for Bachman acknowledging receipts of the Kempner family history and expressing wanting to see Mr. and Mrs. Bachman while Kempner is in New York.
Date: May 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air-Consumption Parameters for Automatic Mixture Control of Aircraft Engines (open access)

Air-Consumption Parameters for Automatic Mixture Control of Aircraft Engines

From Introduction: "The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the use of a function of intake-manifold pressure, exhaust back pressure, intake manifold temperature, and engine speed in place of a venturi as a means of measuring engine air consumption and to determine if this function is suitable for automatic mixture control."
Date: September 1, 1944
Creator: Shames, Sidney J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library