Abilene Library Consortium - 218 Matching Results

Search Results

prev Results: 51 - 100 next
[Cross-Country Flight Instructions]
Document listing fourteen steps to follow when preparing for a cross country flight.
[E6-B Computer Instructions]
E6-B computer instructions for speed, time and distance calculations. The instructions are broken down into four sections: I. Rules, II. Wind Vectors, III. Radius of action returning to the same point, and IV. Radius of action returning to an alternate base. A few handwritten notes are visible near the bottom of the second page.
[E6-B Computer - Page 2]
Document regarding the radius of action for returning to an alternate base. At the top of the page is "E6-B Computer - page 2" and a formula, followed by a list of instructions with 10 entries labeled with letters.
[Easy Ways to Determine Compass Headings]
Pamphlet entitled "Easy Ways to Determine Compass Headings" belonging to Suzette Van Daell from the Ground School at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains instructions and worksheets related to navigation.
[Employee Guidance Form - Suzette Van Daell
Employee Guidance Form for Suzette Van Daell evaluating her performance as a member of of the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The form asks 16 various questions over work ethic regarding various tasks, and all questions except the last three were marked as B, equaling a total of 60, or "Good."
[Engines Quiz No. 12]
Blank examination entitled "Engines Quiz No. 12." There are five multiple choice questions, all unanswered.
[Envelope from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher to Suzette van Daell, October 7, 1944]
Unopened envelope addressed to Suzette van Daell at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher in Scarsdale, New York.
[Excerpts From Letters Regarding WASP Life]
Excerpts from letters written May 26 through December 17, 1944. The letters range in various lengths from a full page to only a few sentences. In total there are 63 excerpts which detail life as a WASP at Sweetwater, Tx. The documents came in an envelope labeled "Day to Day training in the WASP's, by Pat Simmons."
[Flight Report completed by Suzette van Daell]
Flight report completed by Suzette van Daell on October 9, 1944. Van Daell completed an inspection of her plane, reporting that the vehicle is performing up to standards and a total number of 1005 hours of flight time. The back of the document includes handwritten notes between Suzette and an unknown contributor, discussing plans for the upcoming night involving a movie, drinking, and clubbing.
[Flight Report Operations Form]
Flight report operations form for Suzette Van Daell's flights at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Stamped near the top of the form are "25631 AAF Base Unit," "AT-6C," and "Advanced."
[Flight Surgeon Business Card]
Business card for U.S. Army Air Corps Flight Surgeon Ermin L. Ray, M. D. Ray also has "Medical Examiner, Civil Aeronautics Admin." and "Official Airline Examiner" listed on his card, along with "examinations by appointment."
Flying: Air Traffic Rules
Military text describing the rules of air traffic and instrument flight.
[Four WASP Around Fifi Statue]
Photograph of four WASP huddled around a "Fifi" statue inside the Nolan County Courthouse during the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
[Four WASP on a Boat Dock]
Photograph of four WASP on a boat dock. Three of them are sitting on the dock with their feet in the water.
[Four WASP Posing in Front of a Plane]
Photograph of four WASP posing in front of a plane. In the yellow shirt is Suzette VanDaell Douglas.
Fundamentals of Elementary Flight Maneuvers
Textbook titled "Fundamentals of Elementary Flight Maneuvers" describing introductory material related to flying aircraft, such as starting and taxiing the plane, executing turns, and various considerations for take-offs and landings.
[Gasoline Ration Coupon #1]
B level coupon ration for gasoline written out in the 1945's while Suzette lived in New York. Found inside [Pilots Flight Operating Instructions] ark:/67531/metapth873945.
[Gasoline Ration Coupon #2]
B level coupon ration for gasoline that was torn in half written out in the 1945's while Suzette lived in New York. Found inside [Pilots Flight Operating Instructions] ark:/67531/metapth873945.
[Group of Former WASPs with Banner #2]
Photograph of a group of former WASPs posing with a WASP banner on an airfield. Written on the back in black ink is "More of some 1986."
[Group of People with WASP]
Photograph of a small group of people, including a WASP in uniform, gathered around actress Veronica Hammel.
[Group of WASP with Banner]
Photograph of a group of WASP posing with a WASP banner on an airfield.
[Group Photo]
Photograph of three posing for a picture and smiling at the camera. The woman on the right is in a military uniform and the one on the left is a WASP a red leather jacket and name tag. The photograph is from a series of nine pictures from Suzette Van Daell Douglas's trip to Washington D. C.
The Guidebook to Rifle Marksmanship
The Guidebook to Rifle Marksmanship prepared by the National Rifle Association exclusively for O. F. Mossberg and Son, Inc., New Haven, Conn. Some of the chapters have illustrations and diagrams.
[Handwritten Math Notes]
Handwritten math notes on a small green card with three holes punched on the left side.
[Handwritten Note]
Handwritten cursive note that reads "of affairs when we are the last class here -."
[Handwritten Notes of Suzette Van Daell #1]
Handwritten notes of Suzette Van Daell. There are forty answers listed on the front and back of two pages, all answering questions relating to flying.
[Handwritten Notes of Suzette Van Daell #2]
Handwritten notes of Suzette Van Daell. There are fifty answers listed on the front and back of two pages, all answering questions relating to flying and the Women Airforce Service Pilot program.
[Handwritten Notes on Pieces of Classical Music]
One page of handwritten notes related to various pieces of classical music. Underneath a title about "theme and variation," the notes say "I. Beethoven; Eroica Sym, 4th move, 2 part - form - both repeats not identical - melodic, harmonic, classic school; mode same; new theme, juxtaposition of melody, rhythm is varied in the counter melody - heavier instrumentation with outstanding color in woodwinds. II. Haydn - ___ Sym - 2nd move - 2 part form with repetition of both parts - harmonic style, classic school, 4) mode same, theme same with counter melody; rhythm basically the same, instrumentation same in color, heavier." On the back is "Harmonious Blacksmith, _____, 2nd surprise, 2nd Beet 7th, 4th Eroica, 2nd Sohera -, (crossed out) Bolero -, Show how music has style & style is determined by elem, Theme & Variation form, design - use of the elements - Both help to distinguish, origin of theme & variation, Thompson Dictionary."
[Horse at a Party]
Photograph of a horse tied to a post at a party. There are people in the background and a wagon to the left, and some men can be seen wearing cowboy hats.
[Instruction Manual for Military Correspondence]
Instruction manual for how to prepare military type correspondence. The manual is divided into seven sections: I. General, II. Channels of Communication, III. Military Letters, IV. Indorsements, V. Inclosures, VI. Nonmilitary Letters, and VII. Telegrams, Radiograms, and Cablegrams.
[Instrument Cockpit Check]
Checklist for the instruments inside the cockpit of an aircraft. Each piece of equipment named is underlined and printed in capital letters.
Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced, Special Edition
Special edition of a textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced," published January 15, 1944. It is split into three sections, all with different creation and publication dates. The first section is titled "Instrument Flying: Basic without Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100A-1, published June 1, 1943. The second section is titled "Instrument Flying: Advanced with Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100B-1, published January 15, 1944 to replace T. O. No. 30-100B-1 dated October 1, 1943. The final section is titled "Instrument Flying Army Air Forces Instrument Approach System" or Technical Order No. 30-100F-1, published November 10, 1943.
Instrument Flying Instrument Trainer Instruction Guide
Textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Instrument Trainer Instruction Guide" or "Instrument Flying: Ground Trainer" or Technical Order No. 30-100C-1, created August 1, 1943 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
Instrument Flying: Technique in Weather
Textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Technique in Weather" or Technical Order No. 30-100D-1, created January 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
[Instruments: Physiological Reactions of Pilots]
Document entitled "Instruments: Physiological Reactions of Pilots." The document contains seven problems to work through, but only the first one is answered.
[Intra-District Correspondence Envelope]
Intra-district correspondence envelope for Township High School District 214. The envelope was used eighteen times, according to the ledger, with the first seventeen names crossed out with various colored inks. The last person to sign the envelope was Esther Perica on November 3rd for building EGHS.
[Letter from Albert Zapanta to Members of the WASP, October 16, 2002 #1]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) to members of the WASP advising them that they have been awarded the RFPB's Citizen Patriot Unit Award "for their honorable, yet often unpublicized service during World War II" (lines 9-10).
[Letter from Ann Stuart to Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, July 30, 2009]
Letter from Ann Stuart at Texas Women's University to Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII discussing the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony. It indicates that the design and casting process for the Congressional Medal is underway and that TWU has determined that the focus of the 2010 Founder's Day Celebration will be the WASPs.
[Letter from Nancy Parrish to the WASP, July 1, 2009]
Letter from Nancy Parrish at Wings Across America to a WASP announcing the signing of Bill S.614 that officially awards the WASP the Congressional Gold Medal for their military service.
[Letter from Navy Department to Suzette Van Daell, June 26, 1944]
Letter from Ensign Gertrude Carroll Moore of the Navy Department, Office of Naval Officer Procurement to Suzette Van Daell discussing the possibility of Miss Van Daell joining the United States Naval (Women's) Reserve, also known as WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. The letter is followed by a list of questions Miss Van Daell might have about the WAVES program, which she can fill out and send back to the Navy Officer Procurement Office. It also contains two envelopes, one addressed from the Navy Department to Sue Van Daell, the other from the Navy Department to the Women's Reserve Department
[Letter from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell, January 20, 1945]
Letter from Personnel Correspondent Grace L. Russel from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell discussing her recent inquiry about possibly employment. It includes several pages listing the various employment opportunities as well as an employment application for Miss Van Daell to fill out and submit should she be interested in a position. It also includes the envelope the letter was enclosed in.
[Letter from the Order of Fifinella to Suzette Van Daell Douglas, July 25, 1946]
Letter from the Order of Fifinella's WASP Reunion Committee to Suzette Van Daell Douglas inviting her to attend the first National WASP reunion and includes an enclosed questionnaire for her to complete and send back. It also includes two envelopes, one the letter was originally enclosed in, addressed to Suzette Van Dael Douglas, and the other addressed to WASP.
[Letter from Transcontinental and Western Air Incorporated to Suzette Van Daell, March 1, 1945]
Letter from Director R. C. Oberdaun of the Industrial Relations division of Transcontinental and Westtern Air, Inc to Suzette Van Daell offering her a job at the company.
[Loose Leaf Math Homework]
Various mathematical equations and calculations written on a sheet of loose leaf paper.
[Main Street Cafe in Sweetwater, Texas]
Photograph of two WASP standing outside the Main Street Cafe in the R. A. Ragland building during the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
[Map Documents]
Two documents related to various types of maps. On the first page are four diagrams and a sample image to show the distortion of the four various types of maps. On the second page is a chart describing the identifying features of the maps. The diagrams and charts are printed in black ink, and there are a few marks in pencil on the first page.
[A Map Taken From a Mathematics Work Book]
A Mercator Projection of a map including Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Victoria, and Corpus Christi on a grid with every line being 15 minutes.The magnetic variation is 10 degrees east, and the scale is 1:2,027,520.
[Marguerite Jean Terrell Name Card]
Small name card with "Marguerite Jean Terrell, Woman Airforces Service Pilot" printed on it.
[Mathematical Diagrams and Calculations]
Six pages, mostly front and back, of mathematical diagrams and calculations with various handwritten notes.
[Mathematics Worksheet]
Mathematics worksheet involving basic arithmetic, ratio and proportions, signed number, exponents, and square roots, complex equations, angles, and vectors.
Back to Top of Screen