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- The 318th Army Air Forces Training Detachment Announces the Graduation of Class 43-W-4
- Letter with envelope announcing the graduation of 318th FTD Class 43-W-4 at Avenger Field, the members of which became Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Air Reserve Orders Number E-9250]
- Reserve orders for Captain Marjorie Wakeham promoting her to reserve status in the United States Air Force.
- [Alpha Chi Letter and Event Program]
- Letter from the McMurry College Alpha Chi chapter, written to their alumni regarding a donation made in the name of A. V. Hendricks, Jr., an ex-member killed during World War Ii. It includes an enclosed copy of the program from the benefit performance of "My Country" held on December 10, 1945 in the Radford Memorial Auditorium to raise money for the scholarship.
- [Birthday card from Rudolph Fuchs to Herman Fuchs]
- A birthday card from Rudolph Fuchs to his brother Herman discussing how he has been. The card features an image of a 1920s-era pilot posing with a globe.
- [Card from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, June 17, 1943]
- A father's day card from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing clothing, a visit from aviator Nancy Love, the Women Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, and her future. The card features a cartoon of a girl saying "I may not be no mental whizz, but dad, I know what day this is!"
- [Card from Hank and Didi]
- Letter from Hank and Didi to a friend. Text reads: " Hope you know the reason why you're thought about so much... Is just that every thought of you is warmed by friendship's touch".
- [Card from Nancy and Deanie to Family, 2009]
- Christmas card from Nancy and Deanie to "Our Family and Friends on this Special Christmas 2009" with five designs for the Congressional God Medal on the cover of the card. It mentions that one of the five designs shown will be chosen for the ceremony to be held sometime in 2010.
- [Card from Sid E. Pass to Truett Latimer, 1957~]
- Card from Sid E. Pass to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for a bill that would increase legal responsibility of parents for their teenagers' actions. On the reverse is a portrait of Pass and an advertisement for his insurance business.
- [Card from the Cast of Fiddler on the Roof to Lewis Fulks]
- Signed card from the cast of the 1972 Abilene Christian College Homecoming production of the "Fiddler on the Roof" to director Lewis Fulks.
- [Card from the National WASP WWII Museum to Suzette Douglas, 2009]
- A card from Executive Director Sharon Davis to Suzette Douglas inviting Suzette to a Veteran's day event honoring the WASP's service at Avenger Field in Texas. It includes a thank you card for service to the United States of America from Pearl K. Zienert. It also includes an envelope addressed to Suzette Douglass from the National WASP WWII Museum.
- [Card to Marjorie Wakeham]
- Kitten card in an envelope addressed to Marjorie Wakeham with a handwritten poem on the inside about the recipient leaving, signed from "Lambie".
- CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS
- A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.
- [Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]
- Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
- [Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]
- A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
- [Christmas Card from the Beacon Inn Hotel]
- Christmas card from the Beacon Inn Hotel.
- [Christmas Greetings from Jim Houghton to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter sending Christmas greetings to Mr. Carswell from Jim Houghton. Printed greetings and a handwritten note by Houghton expressing his appreciation for "the consideration, interest and helpfulness" shown to him by Carswell.
- [Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
- A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
- [Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
- Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
- [Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944]
- Letter from Brig. Gen. William H. Turner (USAAC) to the commander of Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, commending the service of women pilots in the WAFS and WASP, forwarded to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit at Love Field.
- [Contract between Aeronautical Training Society and Plosser-Prince Air Academy, January 8, 1943]
- Contract between Aeronautical Training Society and the Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the "Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Aeronautical Training Society."
- [Copy of a Letter from E. M. Overshiner to John A. Lomax, September 25, 1940]
- Copy of a letter from E. M. Overshiner to John A. Lomax sharing his reaction to Mr. Lomax's article "My Stop off in Abilene" which was included in the Southwest Magazine.
- [Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black, June 19, 1939]
- Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black in response to a letter Mr. Black sent him about their old friends from College. Mr. Hardy comments about the character of their friends in the letter and urges Mr. Black to write him more often and to plan a visit when he has free time.
- [Copy of a letter from Malcolm Black, November 20, 1939]
- Letter from Malcolm Black discussing his views on the plan for World Peace.
- [Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc, May 30, 1944]
- Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc thanking him for being a great friend, describing his previous activities and health conditions. Mr. Bryan also attached a letter he received from Will Young in regards to his previous operation.
- [Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy, March 19, 1940]
- Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy sharing his views about the article written by Colonel Hardy in regards to world peace.
- [Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Sumner Gerard, August 13, 1941]
- Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Summer Gerard discussing his views and some suggestions about government policy and allocation of power to the President.
- [Copy of letter from Herbert Hoover to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - September 17, 1949]
- A copy of letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas from Herbert Hoover, The Waldorf-Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York dated September 17, 1949. Hoover declines the invitation due to commitments that was received from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to attend and be placed on the program for the dedication of the Sandefer building at Hardin-Simmons University. A note handwritten by Jake Sandefer expresses appreciation to T. N. Carswell for the idea to invite Hoover.
- [Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
- Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land.
- [Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
- Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land. There is a hand written correction visible.
- [Copy of V-Mail from James T. Clark to Juanita Fincher, December 10, 1944]
- Computer printout of a V-mail letter from James T. Clark to Juanita Fincher wishing her a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The back of the printout includes a banner for the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- [Correspondence between Henry Sayles and J. Carlisle, September 21, 1891 - September 28, 1891]
- Letter from J. Carlisle to Henry Sayles inquiring about using a property in Nolan County until Sayles is able to sell it. A response from Henry Sayles to J. Carlisle is written on the back, laying out terms under which he will agree to lease the property.
- [Correspondence between Herman E. Talmadge and Eleanor Brown]
- Letter from Senator Talmadge to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He mentions that he has forwarded her letter to one of her Congressional representatives. A typewritten response from Brown at the bottom of the letter requests that her letter be given to Talmadge since he serves on the Senate's Veterans' Affairs Committee.
- [Correspondence Between San Simon Cattle Company and Dr. E. W. Johnson, February 23, 1918]
- Correspondence between San Simon Cattle Co. and Dr. E. W. Johnson discussing making a payment of ten dollars to the order of J. D. Jordan. The correspondence is written on the back of a torn-open envelope that was once addressed to Mr. J. D. Jordan from attorneys Wilson and Walton.
- [Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham, May 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. George Birmingham discussing Truett's service in the legislature. The response from the Birminghams has been typed at the bottom of Truett's initial letter.
- [Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown, 1953]
- Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown discussing a petition the Browns signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the high taxes that would be needed to raise teacher salaries. The Browns' response is handwritten on the back of Latimer's initial letter.
- [Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett, March 31, 1954]
- Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett wherein Latimer is asking the Jarrett's support as he runs for re-election to the position of state representative. W. E. Jarrett has written back on the bottom of the same letter, joking that he will vote for him in re-election as long as Latimer marries "that pretty girl".
- [Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt, 1953]
- Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt discussing a petition Hunt signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the desire for higher teacher salaries in the state of Texas regardless of any taxes that are raised to achieve said goal. Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt's response is typed directly onto Latimer's initial letter.
- [Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]
- Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.
- [Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]
- Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
- [Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs]
- Correspondence between Eleanor Brown, Olin Teague, and Ray Roberts concerning the Women Airforce Service Pilots' (WASP) efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits through federal legislation.
- [Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004]
- Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown containing a copy of the information Murphy has on file for Brown and a list of the WASPs in Region 2. A handwritten note at the top of page 1 states, "Total 175 WASP in Reg II."
- [Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown]
- Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown, consisting of a brief letter from Wise to Brown and two enclosures. The first enclosure is a letter from Michael D. Achey with information on how groups and individuals can support the National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting in May 2005. The second enclosure is a letter from Mary McCleary Posner about the 17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Celebration to be held from May 27-30, 2005.
- [Correspondence from Strom Thurmond to Eleanor Brown, December 3, 1976]
- Correspondence from Strom Thurmond to Eleanor Brown discussing military benefits for the women who served in the WASP program. The first enclosure is a letter from the Department of the Air Force on this issue and the second enclosure is a copy of Thurmond's initial response to Brown.
- [Correspondence from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership, May 23, 2006]
- Correspondence from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership discussing the plan to hire an executive director to manage the organization's administrative affairs. It includes a narrow orange card encouraging members to vote "yes," a letter from the board explaining why they want to hire an executive director and how the position would be funded, a sheet listing possible alternatives to hiring an executive director, a copy of the Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendations, and a copy of the Action Without Meeting motions. The front of the envelope includes a handwritten note stating, "Responded May 25, 2006."
- [Correspondence on Tax Status of Order of Fifinella, 1979]
- Letter from Bee Haydu, Marty Wyall, Betty Nicholas, Edna Davis, and lawyer, James Hutter discussing securing legal tax exemption status for the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Order of Fifinella.
- [Dispatch from Student Army Training Corps Eight District Commandant to L. R. Hare, December 12, 1918]
- Dispatch sent from the SATC Eighth District commandant to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Simmons College Unit.
- [Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]
- A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
- [Draft of Letter to WASP Membership]
- Draft of a letter from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership discussing the organization's future. The board explains why it wants to hire an executive director to manage the group's administrative affairs, how such an arrangement would work, and how the position would be funded.
- Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954
- A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"
- [Drafted Letter from Truett Latimer to Wiley L. Caffey, January 28, 1953]
- Photocopied rough draft of a letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Wiley L. Caffey discussing concerns regarding a bill that would affect the pay of District Attorneys.