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[Inventory of Hangar Equipment]
A printed inventory of equipment at the main hangar including quantities and prices of materials.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, March 26, 1943]
Telegram from Commanding General B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy rescinding all provisions within a previous letter dated February 26, 1943 signed by Colonel W. F. Volandt.
Date:
March 26, 1943
Creator:
Meyers, B. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plosser-Prince Air Academy Pillowcase]
Satin decorative pillowcase from Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Printed in blue and red on the white satin pillowcase is "Plosser-Prince Air Academy, Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas," as well as the academy logo. Yellow fringe is sewn all around the pillowcase edges, and the back is royal blue satin with an opening at the bottom.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, February 23, 1943]
Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince discussing the future arrival of one Miss Cochrane to the Air Academy.
Date:
February 23, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Accounts from Victor J. Nelson]
Statement of account sent from Victor J. Nelson Engineering & Construction Co. to Joe B. Plosser & Charles A. Prince.
Date:
November 9, 1942
Creator:
Victor J. Nelson Engineering & Construction Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to J. M. Wagstaff, May 27, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Judge J. M. Wagstaff thanking Judge Wagstaff for this help. Plosser also enclosed a check within the letter.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Lading from Steffen Bros.]
Bill of lading for a delivery from Steffen Bros. Hotel Supply Co. to Plosser-Prince Air Academy for 16 cartons of glassware. On the back side are contract terms and conditions.
Date:
July 27, 1942
Creator:
Steffen Bros. Hotel Supply Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order for Refrigeration Equipment #5]
Order form for commercial refrigeration equipment sold by the International Harvester Company to the Plosser-Prince Air Academy, including a walk in cooler, condensing unit, expansion valve, dehydrator, and No. 63 unit cooler., totaling $758.27 for delivery on June 15, 1942.
Date:
May 18, 1942
Creator:
International Harvester Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to J. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, February 11, 1943]
Letter from Claims Accountant H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the enclosed debit noet APR 885, which covers an installment payment in the amount of $5,000.
Date:
February 11, 1943
Creator:
Renaud, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Handwritten Note and Blank Contract]
Handwritten note and blank contract sent from Mr. Knowles to Mr. Harvey used for contracting with a "contractor" for construction according to plans and specifications as designated by the "owner."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Regarding Nelson]
Handwritten note to the effect that Nelson is in position to get a contract with Wiggins-Marden Aerial Corp, 71st Army.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Camden, T. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund, July 1942 #4]
Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund discussing the possible compensation for a worker injured on the job at National Iron Works.
Date:
July 1942
Creator:
Boughton, Edward
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince, June 15, 1943]
Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince discussing a recent loss of Hall's. He urges for Prince to provide his signature and additional evidence to help his case with the Treasury Department.
Date:
June 15, 1943
Creator:
Hall, Ernest A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Hoppe to Charles A. Prince, April 4, 1942]
Letter from City Manager R. C. Hoppe to Charles A. Prince discussing the enclosed lease for the Sweetwater Municipal Airport.
Date:
April 4, 1942
Creator:
Hoppe, R. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduating Classes of Women Pilot Training Schools]
List of graduating classes for two Women Pilot Training Schools in Sweetwater and Houston, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Landon E. McConnell to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, December 8, 1942]
Letter from Major Landon E. McConnell to Plosser-Prince Air Academy requesting for detailed information regarding costs for the Air Academy for the benefit of Headquarters Army Air Forces Gulf Coast Training Center.
Date:
December 8, 1942
Creator:
McConnell, Landon E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Hoppe, Esq., April 17, 1942]
Letter from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Hoppe, Esq. discussing the lease between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and the City of Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1942
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Water Damage near a Door]
Photograph of water damage inside of a room next to a door behind a desk.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cost Estimate for Avenger Field Housing and Utilities]
Cost estimate for additional housing and utilities extensions at Plosser-Prince Air Academy's Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Smith, Don
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund, July 1942 #1]
Letter from National Iron Works and Equipment Company to State Compensation Insurance Fund discussing the possible compensation for a worker injured on the job at National Iron Works.
Date:
July 1942
Creator:
Boughton, Edward
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Documents pertaining to the case of United States of America vs. Joe B. Plosser, Charles A Prince, Victor J. Nelson, A. L. Leaverenz, Charles R. Carpenter, Nicholas K. Marshall, A. E. Hrbacek, and Elton Taylor, cause no. 1718, 1943]
Documents that relate to the case of United States of America vs. Joe B. Plosser, Charles A Prince, Victor J. Nelson, A. L. Leaverenz, Charles R. Carpenter, Nicholas K. Marshall, A. E. Hrbacek, and Elton Taylor, accused of fraud, filed April 28, 1943. Documents include the verdicts as delivered by the foreman, Aubry D. Anderson, and a certificate of authenticity from the office of the Clerk of the District Court, George W. Parker.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Parker, George W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Statement of William A. Stone #2]
Statement of concern from William A. Stone, an instructor with concerns that trainees are given night cross country flights without experience in night landings and without maps.
Date:
June 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance Agent's Note Book]
Handwritten notebook belonging to an Ætna Insurance agent named D. A. Clark. Only eight of the pages are written on with various notes including travel expenses, contacts, addresses, and phone numbers from the travels of Joe Plosser.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Clark, D. A.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History