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[Trains Magazine Back Cover]
Clipping of the back cover of Trains Magazine. There is a photo of T&P train #610 on the tracks. The Caption reads "En route to the site of The Great Dynamometer Test, Southern's ex-Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 is eased down 2.1 per cent toward Old Fort, N. C., by Engineer Frank Clodfelter. The Texas type, only survivor of original Lima Super-Power design, was working an Asheville-Salisbury excursion on July 29, 1977, when photographed near Andrews Geyser." Written underneath the clipping is "-Trains Feb. 1978 rear cover."
South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander
A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
[Letter from Lt. Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, September 11, 1945]
Letter from Lieutenant Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the wedding gift.
[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.
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]
Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement.
[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown]
Document containing two biographical sketches of Eleanor Brown, including details about her interest in aviation, service in the WASP organization, career, and personal life.
[SR Train #610]
Clipping of a captioned photograph of SR train #610. There is a plume of smoke rising from the engine. The caption reads: "Ex-Texas & Pacific No. 610 is back in action on July 15, leading a Southern Railway excursion at Efland, NC. The Greensboro-Raleigh round trip drew a big crowd for part of the Lima engine's second season on the Southern. The 610 is leased by the railroad from a private Texas foundation." Written below the image is "Passenger Train Journal Dec 1978 - pg. 12."
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee
Topographic map of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and portions of Tennessee and Florida. The map includes towns, counties, railroads, highways, canals, state capitals, bodies of water, and other geographic features, with relief shown in hachures. The map also includes three inset maps in the lower-right corner, showing the towns of Charleston, Charlotte and Atlanta in greater detail. Scale [ca. 1:1,995,840] (31.5 miles to the inch).
[Letter and Flyer: From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944]
A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Paroles, N. C. - May 23, 1957]
A letter addressed to the Board of Paroles, Raleigh, North Carolina, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated May 23, 1957. Carswell explains his interest in Subject 60841-2, a prospective parolee, as resulting from a conversation with Subject's mother and information from other sources regarding the family. He advises that he will accept the supervision if the Board allows the subject to transfer to Texas. Notes include addresses for North Carolina Board of Parole. Raleigh, North Carolina - 608 41-2--Camp and 803 Sanford, N. C.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]
A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
[Letter from J. E. Collette, December 20, 1945]
Letter from J. E. Collette discussing Eleanor McLernon's employment at her office and recommending her for another job.
[Letter from Jack W. Daniels to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Jack W. Daniels to Truett Latimer discussing his wife's, Mrs. Eva R. Daniels, imprisonment. Mr. Daniels explains the crime she was convicted of, their family's situation, and how much their children need her. He asks that Mr. Latimer contact the board of pardons and paroles to help his wife.
[Clipping: Female WWII Pilot Relives Service at Stewart]
Newspaper clipping of an article explaining why Helen Snapp became a WASP, what she did as a WASP, what she did after the program was discontinued, and her recent visit to Wright Army Airfield.
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 20, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for an offense, talking about Charlotte, North Carolina, aviation, and how good of a friend she is.
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 9, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing his job, health problems that a sergeant had been experiencing, interactions with the Turkish, and plays he had recently attended.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 8, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy he is in New York, her job near Greensboro, North Carolina, potential travel, and wishing her a happy Valentine's Day.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 4, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his job, military personnel, issues he had in the Army, his search for jobs, and her job.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing military experiences, past correspondence, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 11, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, discussing weather, the changes that have been made to the training field, hospitality he is receiving, his social life, and issues Mickey had been having.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 21, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, past travels, Mickey's job, and briefly mentioning his own.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her job, aviation, and travel.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 22, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy his life in New York has been, a recent trip to Boston to visit friends and family, another trip to Morristown, New Jersey to visit another friend, aviation, and how he got his job.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on her completion of training, discussing past correspondence, aviation, and dealing with trainees.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing aviation, dentistry, recent experiences on an air base, local festivities, a wrestler, and Mickey's deployment.
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 12, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his alcohol allergy, dining in Waco, a recent trip he went on, an encounter with his cousin, and recent experiences in the military.
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]
Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
[Telegram from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 30, 1945]
Telegram from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon telling her to visit him next time she comes home.
[Gayle Snell Individual Flight Record #4]
An incomplete individual flight record for Gayle Snell.
[Letter from Otis Estes to Gayle Snell, March 8, 1945]
Letter from 1st Lt. Otis Estes to Gayle Snell enclosing a copy of her flight records.
[Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee, March 2, 1990]
Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee discussing the 50th anniversary and a plane crash Evans experienced in 1943. The accompanying newspaper clipping describes the crash.
[Letter from Elia J. Hobbs to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Elia J. Hobbs, Garland, N. C., February 24, 1954. Hobbs explains who C. W. Presswood is, what he has asked and advises that she has included a "copy" of part of the letter from C. W. Presswood. Presswood requests to lease her place for five years describing the work needed to "get it fixed up where you could use it for some good" then states that he would like to buy the place. Hobbs resumes her correspondence to Carswell explaining what she thinks about the proposition.
[Letter from William Robert Howell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Bob" [William Robert Howell], Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. Howell expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the gift copy of "Our Country." Notation is made that this letter was answered by Carswell on May 16, 1972.
[Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1908]
Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a letter Hughes received from Mr. Bomar.
[Business Card for O. P. Schnabel]
Business card with the name "O. P. Schnabel" printed on the front middle left of the card, with "O. P. Says: 'Save Today's Pennies for Tomorrow's Dollars'" above that, company, address, and, phone number on the bottom. On the right side, red vertical text reads "Carry This and never Be Broke" and "Good Luck to You" in a circle to its left. On the card's back is a black and white photo of a man holding a large phone to his ear with the caption "O. P. Called.. to tell you 'We have attractive life insurance and annuity contracts'."
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 20, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents typed on Hotel Annapolis (Washington D.C.) stationary, discussing gifts from them, correspondence and visits with friends, travel, and her work with the Red Cross.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 4, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing mechanical difficulties with an airplane, dinner with an Air Corps lieutenant, typing reports, flying to and from Newark, more mechanical problems, and waiting to travel to New York and Dallas.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 29, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on King Colton Hotel stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 31, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing receiving a pack of cigarettes, flying a fighter from Jackson, MS, to Raleigh and Newark, seeing a show and getting dinner, flying on an airliner at night, picking up a plane from Long Beach, news about her friend Marion, flying in a B-24, and happening to meet an Air Corps private who knew of her through a mutual acquaintance.
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 6, 1950]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a cruise and the start of spring. The postcard features an image of the Anchor Room at the Annapolis Hotel in Washington, DC.
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 14, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying out of Jacksonville. The postcard features an image of the O'Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC.
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 27, 1944]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing ferrying an aircraft from El Paso to Greensboro. The postcard features an image of civilians and servicemen on a tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
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