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Aerial View of a Factory
Copy negative of an aerial view of Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Co., in Yonkers, New York. The picture also shows other businesses and houses around the area.
Aerial View of City
1 copy negative of an aerial view of New York City. There is a shadow of a building in the center of the photograph.
Aerial View of Military Academy
Copy negative of an aerial view of West Point Military Academy with buildings by a bay. There are hills with trees in the background.
[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
[Aircraft Carrier Tied at Pier]
Photograph of an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.
Albany (V-9) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
Aeronautical map of Albany, New York and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and other various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Amusement Park Entrance
Copy negative of two pictures of the amusement park in New York where the Aquacade was on. The first is of the entrance with a large statue, a building, signs, and people walking in. The second picture is of people on a large walkway between buildings with decorative landscaping on each side. There are trees and flowers, and a water fountain at the far end.
Amusement Park Entrance
Copy negative of two pictures of the amusement park in New York where the Aquacade was on. The top picture is of a large walkway with creative landscaping in the middle and two large structures near the end with a building. There are people on the path and trees on each side. The bottom picture is a view from an overlook at the park. On the right are other people at the overlook and part of the building. On the left is a view of many buildings and people on walkways with flags and trees.
Amusement Park Entrance
Copy negative of two pictures of an amusement park in New York where the Aquacade was on. There are people walking around the park, rides, attractions, buildings, and decorations.
[Approaching New York Harbor]
Photograph of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, taken on the approach of the ship carrying the 12th Armored Division.
[Army Transportation Corps Welcoming Boat]
Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.
Band and Flag Squad
Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy band and Six White Horse riders at Madison Square Garden in New York. The band are seated, playing their instruments, and the riders are standing in western costume with their flags. The riders are Sheriff Will Watson, Mary Jane Smith, Paula Windham, Sue Henniger, Louise Livengood, and Bettylu Daniel.
Band Students with Flags
Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band and Six White Horse riders in New York. The band members are holding their instruments and hats and the riders are holding their flags.
BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY - July 5-6, 1940
An essay titled "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy," adopted at the Conference on Democratic Processes, Union College, Schenectady, New York, dated July 5-6, 1940. Dixon Ryan Fox, Chairman of Committee on Democratic Processes, National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship.
Board of Directors
Copy negative of a group of men identified as Board of Directors; one man is identified as Elwin Skiles. In front of them is a table with four men sitting at it and a label in front of them; "Secretary," "President," "Chairman," and "Treasurer."
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]
A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
[Charlyne Creger and Woman on Couch]
Photograph of Charlyne Creger and an unidentified woman sitting on a couch in a hotel lobby with a small coffee table in front of them and a lamp and glass divider behind them. Creger is wearing a light blue blouse with a name tag on it and appears to be reading a brochure; the woman on the left is wearing a blue sweatshirt with a camera around her neck and holding a black purse.
[Charlyne Creger with Camera]
Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing several WASP pins on her shirt loading film into a camera.
Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs)
United States customs form endorsed to clear Royal Air Force officer, Paul A. Hill, to depart from La Guardia Airport in New York, bound for Montreal, Canada.
[Clipping: Cinderella's Feats Beaten by Floridian]
Newspaper clipping profiling Jacqueline Cochran's life and career following her recent accomplishment of winning the International Harmon trophy for the fourth time.
[Clipping: Fifty Free Dollars]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph with the title "Fifty Free Dollars." It shows a couple to the left of the image, with the man laughing and the woman smiling. They both look at a man on the right, who is holding a microphone attached to a stand and looking back at them. Under the image is a short description of the event taking place; It explains that the couple (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tiffany) won $50 on the radio quiz show, '"Break the Bank." The man to the right is an announcer named Bud Collyer.
[Clipping: "Grandmother of Aviation"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Elinor Smith and her accomplishments in aviation.
[Clipping: Harry Hansen, the Literary Critic for World-Telegram, Dies at 93]
Newspaper clipping with an obituary of Harry Hansen, former literary critic for the New York World-Telegram. The back of the clipping includes the headline and photograph for an article about police in the Highbridge Precinct.
[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races]
Newspaper clipping with articles about the New York Herald Tribune participating in air races, the death of Jack Woolams, Senator Carl Hatch's opposition to bomb tests, and more.
[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: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]
Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
[Clipping: Plane Janes]
Photocopied newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were, what they did, and the military's failure to recognize them as veterans.
[Clipping: Return of a WASP]
Newspaper clippings of the article, "The Return of a WASP" which discusses the homecoming of Twila Edwards after her time as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. She shares the difficulties she has looking for civilian pilot positions and the challenges she's faced due to WASPs not being a military service. The article includes several photos of Twila Edwards.
[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]
Newspaper clipping listing several websites that provide history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) along with a brief description of the content posted on the sites.
[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]
Photocopy of an article about the official WASP website and some of their achievements.
[Clipping: Two Women in Bendix Race]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article about the National Air Races and the annual convention of the Ninety-Nines. A photograph of Emma Coulter Ware and former WASP Clara Jo Marsh standing next to a small airplane accompanies the article.
[Clipping: Untitled]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mary Vanderventer's life after service and the bill that recognized WASPs as veterans.
[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 Take to Air For Patriotic Love"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Ann Holiday and Holly Grasso's time with the WASP and how men responded to women participation in the war effort.
[Clipping: Wings of Excellence]
Magazine clipping of an article about the history of women in aviation.
[Clipping: "Women Fliers Seek Veteran Status"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about how the WASP fought for their veteran status and Jean McCart's experience in aviation.
[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.
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 6]
Memorandum outlining S. A. T. C. Military Administration Districts, jurisdictions of the committees and department commanders, and the headquarters of department commanders.
[Copy of Deed of Exchange from Ira H. Evans to New York and Texas Land Company, Limited]
Copy of a deed of exchange from Ira H. Evans to New York and Texas Land Company, Limited certifying the transfer of lands in Crockett, Hemphill, and Val Verde Counties, Texas. The document includes a list of the relevant properties and a note signed by a representative of the Southwest Abstract Company stating this is an accurate copy of the deed from Ira H. Evans to the New York and Texas Land Company Limited in the deed records of Val Verde County, Texas.
[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.
[A Copyright Certifcate for Jacqueline Cochran's "The Stars at Noon"]
A Copyright certificate given to Jacqueline Cochran for the book "The Stars at Noon." The certificate is from the Canadian Copyright Office, and has a red seal affixed to the bottom left corner.
[Distant Ocean View of the Statue of Liberty]
Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.
[Entering New York Harbor]
Photograph of three ships entering New York Harbor. The ship in the foreground is decked out with streamers and banners, one of which reads: "Welcome Home - Well Done", and a band is visible on the ship's deck.
[Envelope of Quik Splice Tapes]
Envelope for HPI quik splice super 8mm splicing tapes. There are some tapes left inside.
[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940]
An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.
[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."
[Form letter from Robert L. Murray]
A form letter from Robert L. Murray, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, dated May 13, 1941. Announcement by Murray advising that all ASCAP music is now back on air over the Mutual Broadcasting System.
[Form letter from Robert L. Murray addressed to Comrades.]
A letter addressed to Comrades, from Robert L. Murray, ASCAP, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y., dated November 29, 1940. Murray advises that all ASCAP music is to be barred from radio beginning January 1, 1941 and requests they write the Federal Communications Commission, have their Posts pass resolutions and send copies to their Senators, Representatives and Governors.
[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.
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