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International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001
Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date:
June 14, 2001
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women, Wings and War]
Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
Date:
July 18, 1989
Creator:
Porter, Bob
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date:
April 6, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Europe - 1960"
An account of Vi's trip across Europe in 1960. Experiences in Copenhagen, Belgium, France, and England are shared.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberta Head to Celia Hunter, February 15, 1972]
Letter from Celia to Alberta Head discussing Sally Carrigher's travels and whereabouts as well as those of other friends.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Head, Alberta F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marjorie Wakeham in French Cafe]
Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham sitting at a table in a sidewalk cafe. The note on the back of the photo reads, "Breakfast at the [H]otel Cafe D'[...] Antibes."
Date:
195X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Le Grand Hotel]
Brochure for Le Grand Hotel in Paris that include black and white pictures and information on the hotel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Le Grand Hotel
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of L'Arc de Triomphe]
Postcard of L'Arc de Triomphe. There is a paragraph on the back of the postcard with information about the arch, written in French.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palais de Chaillot]
Color postcard of the Palais de Chaillot viewed from the Eiffel Tower. On the back of the postcard, a paragraph with information about the Palais is written in French.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Eiffel Tower]
Postcard of the Eiffel Tower and the Palais de Chaillot. There is a paragraph with information about the Eiffel Tower and the Palais de Chaillot on the back of the postcard, written in French.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Eiffel Tower]
Color postcard of the Eiffel Tower and Le Palais de Chaillot. A paragraph on the back of the postcards gives the statistics of the tower in French.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Clippings and Eulogy Scrapbook]
Scrapbook filled with newspaper and songbook clippings about Women Airforce Service Pilots during and after World War II, as well as several pamphlets and clippings eulogizing WASP members and leaders that passed away.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Academic Year 1967-1968, Unit 2: Armed Forces of France and Italy
This booklet is the second unit of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the armed forces of non-communist countries. This unit discusses the armed forces of the France and Italy and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date:
January 1967
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
This booklet is the second chapter of Current Study 11, a staff development course about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter discusses the development of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and includes background information, observations, review questions, a list of readings for further study, and three appendices.
Date:
December 1963
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 9, Chapter 3. The United States Air Forces in Europe
This booklet is the third chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about commands within the United States Air Force. This chapter discusses the Unites States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), its history, mission, and "its relationship to the total European and world military situation." It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date:
November 1962
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 8, Chapter 1. The Growth of Nation-States
This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about international relations. This chapter discusses "the characteristics of the nation-state and show how these characteristics have given rise to international conflict" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date:
May 1962
Creator:
Air University (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Women on a Bridge]
Photograph of two women in uniform standing on bridge in front of a statue. On the back of the photo, "In Paris - May" is written.
Date:
May 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
Date:
May 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date:
May 5, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1944]
Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.
Date:
April 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edwards Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 14, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.
Date:
April 14, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 8, 1944]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life overseas, past experiences, drinking, issues with mail, and friends.
Date:
April 8, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 1, 1944]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the past two letters and discussing life in France.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History