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[Aircraft Delivery Order #6]
Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
[Letter from Eleanor "Mickey" Brown to Betty, October 23, 1978?]
Letter from WASP Mickey Brown to a friend named Betty discussing pictures from the reunion in Colorado Springs, flying, recent correspondence, and other minor topics.
Sectional map indicating main automobile roads between Canada and United States (middle west sheet).
Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns, bodies of water, and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
Sectional Map indicating main Automobile Roads between Canada and United States (Middle West Sheet).
Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns and cities; bodies of water, including the Great Lakes; and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
[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.
[Train Engine #2314 and Car - Colorado Springs, Colorado]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2314" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 20th 1941 (ex T&P #555)."
[Train Engine #2315 and Car]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2315" is visible on the cab. Grass fills the front beside the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon Colo Nov. 3rd 1939 (ex T&P #556)."
[Train Engine #2317 and Car]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2317" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front, beside various materials and debris. Two buildings are visible behind the engine. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon, Colo. Oct 24th 1939 (ex T&P #558)."
[Train Engine and Car - Denver, Colorado]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. An insignia is visible on the car. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Denver, Colo. Jun 7th 1947 (ex T&P #557)."
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943]
A postal telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Roby, Texas from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated Jan. 17, 1943. Eula requests forty or fifty dollars assuring Carswell that she is starting a permanent job and is fine.
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1943]
Postal Telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Sweetwater, Texas, from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated January 18. Eula acknowledges her receipt of the money expressing her appreciation with a promise of a letter to follow.
[Clipping: WASPs Got Niche in History With Goldwater's Help]
Newspaper clipping from the Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph discussing the recent recognition of the WASP as military veterans due to legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater, with a picture of Millicent Young. On the back are excerpts about the Palestinian and Lebanese conflicts.
[Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP, July 7, 1997]
Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP discussing the upcoming WASP Memorial Dedication in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the hotel they will be staying in. The address label of Dawn Seymour can be seen in the bottom left.
[Order of Fifinella meeting minutes, May 10, 1979]
Minutes for the Order of Fifinella meeting of May 10, 1979, including the secretary's report, treasurer's report, issues with an order of prints from artist Rick Broom, selecting a site for the 1980 WASP reunion, commissions and organization, old business, and new business. The first page is not included.
[Narrative on Working with San Simon Company]
Narrative from A. E. Deriquels describing the experience of working with men from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company. The narrative is written on stationary of D. D. Parramore.
Trails made and routes used by the Fourth U.S. Cavalry: Under command of General R.S. MacKenzie in its operations against hostile Indians in Texas, Indian-Territory (now Oklahoma), New Mexico and Old Mexico during the period of 1871-2-3-4 and 5
Military map of the routes used by R.S. Mackenzie and his troops, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as well as parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Mexico. The map shows routes, trails, railroads, roads, camps, old forts, other landmarks, battles with American Indians, and names and locations of American Indian tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Scale [ca. 1:1,405,436] (23.76 miles to the inch).
[Letter from S. L. Edwards to Blanche Perry]
Typewritten and signed letter by S.L. Edwards of the Church of Christ in Hoffman Heights, Aurora, Colorado, thanking Perry for the baptistry painting. Letter includes envelope and is dated October 2, 1957.
[Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail]
Newspaper clipping from The Falcon Flyer discussing the 60th anniversary of air mail in Colorado, celebrated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
[Air Reserve Orders Number E-9250]
Reserve orders for Captain Marjorie Wakeham promoting her to reserve status in the United States Air Force.
[letter from George Willard Frasier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George Willard Frasier, President, Colorado State College of Education · Greeley, dated December 12, 1941. George Willard Frasier defines Americanism.
L'Archeveque: The Outlaw
This brief article by J. Evetts Haley details the interactions between Charles Goodnight and the Mexican outlaw, Sostenes Archeveque.
[Telegram from Myrtle Hanson to T. N. Carswell from Myrtle Hanson - April 1, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Arrangements Committee, from Myrtle Hanson, Secretary to Governor Carr, Denver, Colorado, dated 1941 APR 1 PM 1053A. Declines the invitation for Governor Carr regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend Army Day due to April seventh being the last day of Legislature.
[Memo from L. R. Hare to U.S. Army Southern Department Quartermaster, January 3, 1919]
Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the Army Southern Department quartermaster requesting that they send a check to a discharged officer.
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles, January 31, 1916]
Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles inquiring about past due unpaid taxes.
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss of Salt Lake City, Utah, dated July 12, 1932. The letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Goss for a letter of recommendation signed by a number of prominent citizens of Salt Lake City. It also discusses a geologist named Frank and his travels.
[Letter from Celia Hunter, January 1972]
Letter from Celia Hunter discussing the year 1971.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing orders to ferry a plane from Colorado Springs, getting a train there, and recent correspondence. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 22, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing meeting a private from Jacksonville, flying, and seeing Pike's Peak. Written on Texas Zephyr stationary.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ben Barbee, August 26, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ben Barbee discussing a recent trip to Denver and information on Southwestern Fidelity Life Insurance Company.
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Andy Adams - May 5, 1906]
Letter written to Andy Adams from K.K. Legett, offering feedback on his book, "Cattle Brands."
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Col. C.C. Compere - July 18, 1925]
Letter written to Colonel C.C. Compere from K.K. Legett, speaking of his time in Estes Park, Colorado, and where he plans to travel next.
Map showing Cattle Trails as used from 1866 to 1895
Map of the cattle trails throughout Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas, used to travel northward to markets and shipping points. The map also includes state boundaries, major towns, bodies of water, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. No scale indicated.
[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
[Letter from Ruby Conaway McIntosh to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1951]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Ruby Conaway McIntosh, Denver, Colorado. McIntosh advises Carswell that she read of his work in the Abilene Reporter and has enclosed a clipping about a friend doing similar rehabilitation for the state of Colorado. The enclosure includes an article printed by the Denver Post dated October 29, 1951 titled "Let Your Heart Fill Your Chest -- Parolees Get Help."
[Clipping: Cochran's Convent]
Magazine clipping of "Cochran's Convent" by SMSgt Harold Newcomb. An old article about who the WASP were and how they started and ended is included.
[Tax Statement addressed to C. C. Hamming]
Tax statement prepared by tax collector W. S. Parker addressed to C. C. Hamming of Colorado Springs.
[Letter from Nancy Parrish to Gayle Snell, April 26, 2004]
Letter from Nancy Parrish to Gayle Snell inviting her to participate in a historical project with the Air Force ROTC Arnold Air Society, where they will be educating the public on the WASP.
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Dean Hollinger, August 2, 1990]
Letter from Henri Pepper to Dean Hollinger giving information about Holly Grasso.
Vincent Charles (Bud) Perini, Jr.: A Life in Photographs
A book about the life of Vincent Charles "Bud" Perini, Jr., including brief biographical text and compiled photographs with captions.
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ]
Typed essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937.
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ #2]
Typed draft essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937. Early draft of finished copy with revisions and notations by Perry. Uses theme of The Elect Lady. Symbols and images mentioned include Rocky Mountains, Mount Evans, citizenship in heaven, cross, shaft of light, sun, dove-shaped cloud, water, rock, trees.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Loveland, Colorado]
Typewritten essay by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Painting: Loveland Church of Christ." Symbols mentioned include Longs Peak, mountains, a sun beam cross, clouds, water, water reflection, trees, rocks.
[Baptistry Painting for Fowler, Colorado]
A black and white photograph of the painting created by Blanche Perry for a Church of Christ in Fowler, Colorado. Scene shows wide, calm water with trees and wooded banks and mountains in the background. Photograph is entitled "Sunrise over Jordan." Inscription on back reads in part, "The Sun of Righteousness over the Jordan Hills. Fall coloring."
[Baptistry Painting for Fowler, Colorado #2]
A black and white photograph of the painting created by Blanche Perry for a Church of Christ in Fowler, Colorado. Scene shows wide, calm water with trees and wooded banks and mountains in the background. Photograph is entitled "Sunrise over Jordan."
[Baptistry Painting for Lamar, Colorado]
A photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Lamar, Colorado. Painting shows stream with rock and wooded banks, trees, hills and mountains, and clouds.
[Baptistry Painting for Lamar, Colorado #2]
A photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Lamar, Colorado. The photograph shows the painting outside against a brick wall. Painting shows stream with rock and wooded banks, trees, hills and mountains, and clouds.
[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado]
A black and white photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Loveland, Colorado church.
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado]
Photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ on Ogden Street in Denver, Colorado.
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #2]
Photograph, hand colored by Perry, of the painting done for "Negro Church in Denver." Notation on back reads, "Native scenery in fall."
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