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[#610 Train Engine and Car]
Photograph of the side of a train engine and connected car, parked inside a building. Part of the front of the engine is visible, with the number "610." Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982."
[#610 Train Engine and Tender]
Photograph of the side of a train engine and connected tender, parked inside a building. Some equipment is partially visible on the left side of the photo. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982."
Aerial View of Buildings
Copy photograph of an aerial view of a helium production plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The photograph shows a southwestern view of the plant. A handwritten note on the photograph says, "Helium Production Plant. Fort Worth, Texas."
[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2]
Orders for several Air Force and WASP pilots to ferry planes from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to Moultrie, Georgia, San Antonio, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas. The three WASP pilots are Gayle D. Ewing, Nadine B. Ramsey, and Helen A. Turner.
The Avenger, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 25, 2005
Newsletter of the National WASP WWII Museum including news, events, and other information of interest to the museum's membership.
Barrel Racer
Copy negative of Pat McDaniel riding a horse at a rodeo. There are other horses and riders in a line behind her.
[Belt Junction]
Copy photo of Belt Junction, Texas. Written on the image is "'Belt Junction!'" Written below the image are "Belt Junction 1917 - block train order office 3.8 miles north of old T&P 17th street passenger station" and "R. L. Denton."
[Bicentennial Historic Plaque on a Train Car]
Photograph of a plaque bolted to to a train car that has an image of a spur with a star logo and the dates 1776 - 1976. The text of the plaque says, "In appreciation of outstanding achievement by 610 Historical Foundation from American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of Fort Worth." Handwritten text below the image says, "Plaque on side of T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982."
[Bicentennial Train Article]
Clipping of an article about the plans for the Bicentennial Freedom Train to park at the Federal Center in Fort Worth, Texas along with the other things that will be there as well.
[Bicentennial Train Article]
Clipping of an article about the plans for the Bicentennial Freedom Train to park at the Federal Center in Fort Worth, Texas along with the other things that will be there as well.
[Bicentennial Train Trip Plans]
Copy photo of an article detailing the plans of the Bicentennial Train while in Fort Worth. A few items that will be on exhibit are mentioned.
[Board of Trade Building]
Copy photo of the Board of Trade building in Fort Worth, Texas. Written on the bottom of the image is "Board of Trade Bldg. Ft. Worth." Written below the image are "Scenes along the T&P 1895-1896" and "T&P."
[Business Car #9]
Photograph of business car #9. There are buildings visible in the background. Written below the image are "Fort Worth, Texas July 12th 1969 (T&P Business Car #9)" and "South Florida Rail Sales."
Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training
Certificate reporting the Air Reserve status of Paul A. Hill.
[Clipping: "A Flyby of Memories"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about WASP monuments being set, crashes that some WASP experienced in training, and Ann Atkeison's injury.
[Clipping: Chicago, Rock Island, and Gulf Railway Company v. Martin. No. 12422]
Journal clipping discussing the cause no. 12442, Chicago, Rock Island, & Gulf Railway Company vs. C. L. Martin in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth heard on January 31, 1931. The cause was brought by C. L. Martin who alleged his property flooded due to the negligence of the railway company.
[Clipping: Compensation Law Improved Despite Lobbyists Pressure Tactics]
Newspaper clipping about the improvements made to the workmen's compensation legislation.
[Clipping: In the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.]
Newspaper clipping stating the hearing date, April 11, 1910, in cause no. 573, Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company et al., in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.
[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran, Director of Women Pilot Training]
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the experiences of miss Jacqueline Cochran and the opportunities she created for female Army Air Force pilots in the United States.
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]
Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
[Clipping: "National Air, 5th Annual National Air Races"]
Newspaper clipping containing as article about WASPs attending the 30th Anniversary Reunion.
[Clipping: Prohibition, Senate Votes Hike State Poll Tax Total]
Newspaper clipping about the poll tax payments in some Texas counties such as Dallas, Galveston, Orange, Harris, and Tom Green.
[Clipping: Revised Toll Road Bill Merits Approval]
Newspaper clipping about the House bill replacing the Fort Worth-Dallas Turnpike Authority bill.
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]
Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
[Clipping: Taylor County Youth Exhibits Grand Champion Steer at San Antonio]
Newspaper clipping about the winners of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. The paragraph about Jackie Henson's steer is circled. There is a note written at the top of the clipping. The clipping contains an ad for Underwood's.
[Clipping: The Long Walk to Recognition]
Copy of the June 1995 copy of The Washington Post. Articles about Deputy Chief of Staff Harold Ickes, the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial Foundation, and more are included.
[Clipping: WASP Efforts Taking Off]
Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column about the WASPs efforts to obtain veterans' status. It also includes a profile of WASP Dora Dougherty Strother. The remainder of the page contains an article about Girls Nation and the continuation of two articles from the front page. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, several letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital System.
[Clipping: "WASP Exhibit"]
Newspaper clipping with a photograph of Ethel Finley at the opening of the WASP exhibit in the American Airpower Heritage Museum. Other articles about state decisions on income tax and a homicide are included.
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
[Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of a statue of the WASP mascot, Fifinella, in Sweetwater, Texas. The article lists several WASP in attendance. On the back of the clipping is part of a Dillard's advertisement.
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
[Clipping: Women Fliers Training by Hundreds at Texas Field for Army Ferrying Service]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP who trained at Avenger Field, Jacqueline Cochran, height requirements to join the WASP, what life at the base is like, and the WASP program's roots in England.
[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]
A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
[Comparative Dimensional Data on 450 WASPS and 2961 Aviation Cadets]
A study on WASP and Aviation Cadets reporting the medical and physiological dispositions of WASP cadets and how they compared to their male counterparts in areas of health, safety, and pilot qualification. The paper also reports the standards of army medical care and examination practices for WASP during the years of the program's operation.
[Court Decision of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles]
Document written by Judge Calhoun stating the court's determination on the land dispute case of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles. An additional note is handwritten at the bottom of the page in pencil, "To all of which the plaintiff, L. C. Wise, in open court excepts and gives notice of appeal to the court of civil appeals for the second supreme judicial district of the state of Texas at Ft. Worth, Texas."
[Cover of Souvenir Program]
Photograph of The cover of a program with an image of a train and the text "Testimonial Dinner honoring John L. Lancaster, President of the Texas and Pacific Railway Co. and official staff. Fort Worth Club Nov 2, 1931 --- 7:30 P.M." Handwritten text below the image says "Souvenir Folder - honoring T&P President John L. Lancaster."
[Crew Member Posing with Train #610]
Photograph of a crew member posing with Train #610.
[Document Describing Details of Loan Between K.K. Legett and W.H. Peckham]
Document detailing the conditions of a loan being given to W.H. Peckham by K.K. Legett, including the terms of repayment and interest.
[Don Watson on Train #610]
Photograph of Don Watson leaning out of a train window, above the stamped number "610" on the side of the car. Text below the image says, "Don Watson in cab of T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24 1982."
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]
A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.
[Fort Worth Depot]
Photograph of the T&P Depot in Fort Worth, Texas. Text on image says "T&P Depot Forth Worth, Texas." Written below the image is "Fort Worth, Texas," and "H.D. Conner." The image of the depot appears to be a photograph of the building with the background dropped out and then placed on a more artistic background.
[Fort Worth, Texas T&P Station]
Copy photo of the T&P station in Fort Worth, Texas. The background of the image has been blacked out. Text below the picture says "Fort Worth, Texas - T&P Station" and "T&P."
[Front of Train #610 Engine]
Close-up photograph of the front of a train engine parked inside a building. It includes the headlamp with the number "610", and top of the engine, where a diamond-shaped "Texas & Pacific Railway" logo is attached. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982."
[Ft. Worth, Texas Freedom Train Display Details]
Copy photo of an article regarding the details of the Freedom Train display in Fort Worth, Texas.
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]
An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Girl Racing Horse
Copy negative of Pat McDaniel barrel racing. She is riding toward the camera, about to round the barrel in an arena with a fence in the background.
[Gravestone of Frederick Field]
Photograph of the stone at the grave site of Frederick P. Field, in a cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Other gravestones and a few trees are visible in the background. The text on the gravestone reads: "Frederick P Field Col US Army World War II Korea Vietnam Jul 24 19196 May 27 1993".
[Group Photo Atop a T&P Train]
Copy photo of a group picture of the T&P Fort Worth Roundhouse employees posing on top of train #639. Written below the image are "Fort Worth, Texas 1928 - Mr Gore squatting on Boiler top, second from cab" and "Ed Robinson (-Herbert Gore Collection)."
Group Photo of Medical Staff
Copy negative of a big group of men posing in a park. All of the men in the picture are wearing suits and are divided into three long rows. In the background there are multiple buildings and trees.
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