[Lubbock Army Flying School Graduation Announcement, 1942] (open access)

[Lubbock Army Flying School Graduation Announcement, 1942]

Invitation for the graduation from The Lubbock Army Flying School for November 10, 1942. The front cover has the name of the flying school and an illustration of an airplane in the bottom right corner. The text on the inside reads, "The Lubbock Army Flying School of Lubbock, Texas announces the graduation of Class 42-J. Tuesday morning, November tenth, nineteen hundred and forty-two at ten o'clock."
Date: 1942
Creator: Lubbock Army Air Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942]

Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his new favorable conditions in Hawaii. He enjoys the food and hopes to be there longer.
Date: November 28, 1942
Creator: Powell, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Col. Emmett W. Skinner to Eugenia Heath, February 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Col. Emmett W. Skinner to Eugenia Heath, February 6, 1942]

Letter from Lt. Col. Emmett W. Skinner to Eugenia Heath, on February 6, 1942, regarding the interment of her son, Francis C. Heath.
Date: February 6, 1942
Creator: Skinner, Emmett W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flying Cadets' Oath] (open access)

[Flying Cadets' Oath]

A handwritten oath signed by four Flying Cadets. It reads: "Brogdon House, April 9, 1943. We the undersigned do solemnly swear, that on or about June 1, 1942 by oath to ourselves, we have agreed to become Flying Cadets. Furthermore: that we will go as a group, unless called to Colors before our enlistment date - In All-mighty GOD we trust and rest our future. Signed this date: Edward Gaynel Gregory, Gene Douglas Mitchell, Elton Leslie Brogdon, James O. Elder, Jack Verne Watson."
Date: April 9, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Park Burton Fielder]

Portrait of Park Burton Fielder, visible from the chest up; he is wearing a military uniform with a dark-colored jacket and matching hat. Text on the back reads, "Grandson of Jim and Mattie Fielder. Park Burton Fielder. Age 22. 1942. Named for grandfathers! James Park Fielder, Peter Burton McNatt."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Billy Burke Moore and Mary Lou Moore]

Photograph of Billy Burke Moore and Mary Lou (Barnes) Moore standing outdoors in front of a house. Both are in Navy uniforms.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aynne and Frank Gardner to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gardner, January 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Aynne and Frank Gardner to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gardner, January 4, 1942]

Letter from Aynne and Frank Gardner to Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Gardner, on January 4, 1942, detailing their honeymoon in Mexico.
Date: January 4, 1942
Creator: Gardner, Frank W. & Gardner, Aynne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Francis C. Heath Grave Marker]

Photograph of the grave marker for Francis C Heath. The marker is a cement rectangle with a an engraving that reads, "Francis C Heath, Texas, PFC US Marine Corps, World War II, Oct 1, 1919 - Dec 7, 1941."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Make and Mend (open access)

Make and Mend

Booklet describing the best ways to mend, alter, or reuse clothing in order to make garments last longer or avoid buying new items during World War II.
Date: 1942
Creator: The Spool Cotton Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond] (open access)

[War Savings Bond]

War savings bond belonging to Justin L. Bible.
Date: November 5, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Immunization Register, Justin L. Bible] (open access)

[Immunization Register, Justin L. Bible]

Immunization register of Justin L. Bible, showing he is up to date on his vaccinations.
Date: 1942/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
High Pitch, Volume 1, Number 3, Class 42-H (open access)

High Pitch, Volume 1, Number 3, Class 42-H

Booklet compiled by class 42-H at the Enid Army Flying School, including articles and photographs of the class, school, and town, as well as jokes and excerpts from other publications.
Date: 1942
Creator: Enid Army Air Field (Okla.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Allotment of Pay] (open access)

[Authorization for Allotment of Pay]

Card belonging to Justin L. Bible authorizing allotment of pay for his National Service Life Insurance.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Keep 'Em Flying booklet] (open access)

[Keep 'Em Flying booklet]

Book issued to flying cadets, including information such as officer personnel, student officers, cadet of the class of June 1942, and details of cadet life.
Date: June 1942
Creator: Austin, Garth G.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Justin L. Bible's Trainee Record Card] (open access)

[Justin L. Bible's Trainee Record Card]

Trainee record card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It includes a record of his processing days, his training days, and his immunizations.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement Signed by Justin L. Bible] (open access)

[Statement Signed by Justin L. Bible]

Statement signed by Justin L. Bible. It reads: "I, the undersigned, hereby state that my dependent(s) will not accompany me to school. This is in compliance with AG 220.428-31, dated June 26, 1942."
Date: December 18, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aviation Cadet Club Membership Card] (open access)

[Aviation Cadet Club Membership Card]

Membership card to the Aviation Cadet Club belonging to Frank W. Gardner. The front of the card says: "Aviation Cadet Club Official Membership Card. This is to certify that the bearer F. W. Gardner is a member in good standing of the Aviation Cadet Club and is entitled to all privileges and benefits as such. Youngblood Hotel, Enid, Oklahoma. Club Phone ---, Date 7-11-42." The back of the cards reads: "I agree to fulfill my obligations to the Aviation Cadet Club and to abide by its rules and regulations. Unless revoked for any reason, this card entitles the bearer, as an aviation cadet, to membership in the Aviation Cadet Club for a period of one year from date of issue."
Date: July 11, 1942
Creator: Aviation Cadet Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Allotment of Pay] (open access)

[Authorization for Allotment of Pay]

Card belonging to Justin L. Bible authorizing allotment of pay to support a wife, child, or dependent relative.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Know Your Enemy: Japan! (open access)

Know Your Enemy: Japan!

A pamphlet published during World War II about Japan, organized into sections answering ten questions: I. How large is the Japanese Empire? -- II. Is Japan self-sufficient in food? -- III. Is Japan self-sufficient in raw materials? -- IV. How will Japan's conquests in Southern Asia affect her raw material position? -- V. If Japan is so poor in raw materials, how was she able to become a great industrial power? -- VI. What are the present living standards of the Japanese people? -- VII. Who owns Japanese banks and industry? -- VIII. How is Japan governed? -- IX. Are there Trade Unions in Japan? -- X. What is Japan's naval and military strength?
Date: 1942
Creator: Jenkinson, Anthony
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History