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[Brown On Board USS Lexington]
Photograph of Eleanor Brown on board the USS Lexington with a red and white plane seen on the lower deck in the background. Text can be seen pasted below the photo on cloud print paper that describes the naval cruise and lists several attendees, including Brown.
[Clipping: Long-Due Recognition]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about WASP member Maxine Flournoy. The article includes two photographs of Flournoy. On the back of the clipping are other articles, about popular culture and politics.
[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen]
Newspaper clippings of an article about why a charity, Christ's Kitchen, is unable to accept donations of meat. There are advertisements and obituaries on the back of the clippings.
[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: "Reunion Brought Memories of High-Flying Pilot Days"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the 30th WASP anniversary reunion. Certain WASPs' experience in service is also shared.
[Clipping: Three Rescued Fliers Thank Vietnamese]
Newspaper clipping of an article about U.S. Navy pilots who were rescued by a Vietnamese ship after crashing in the South China Sea. The article includes a photograph of Elizabeth Steinnecker and another navy pilot. On the back of the clipping are articles about local news and a one-panel cartoon about cartoons.
[Clipping: WASP history]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
[Finance Chair Report and Related Documents]
Documents related to the Finance Chair Report presented at the WASP board meeting in Corpus Christi in April 2001. They include a balance sheet, a profit and loss statement, a budget listing revenue and expenses, the Finance Chair Report, the Treasurer's Report, and a proposal about finding candidates to serve as treasurer.
Infant
Copy negative of baby Thelma Frances McCarley in a plaid dress sitting on the beach at Corpus Christi in 1907.
[Letter from A. S. Price to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1953]
Letter from A. S. Price to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to a dinner at the capitol room of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel on the 10th of March.
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]
Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer inviting him to visit Del Mar College while he is in Corpus Christi with other representatives.
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees.
[Letter from Edward H. Harte to Truett Latimer, May 22, 1961]
Letter from Edward Harte to Truett Latimer discussing a bill in the legislature. He says he is glad Mr. Latimer voted to concur.
[Letter from Eloise Norman to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1961]
Letter from Eloise Norman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse track gambling.
[Letter from Guy I. Warren to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]
Letter from Guy I. Warren to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the conversion of Del Mar College into a four-year institution.
[Letter from John Holcomb to Truett Latimer, May 4, 1960]
Letter from John Holcomb to Truett Latimer presenting him with the Association's Distinguished Service Award from the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas. He gives the venue of the award ceremony and talks about other events happening.
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, August 27, 1952]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, congratulating him on his run-off victory in his race for representative.
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer discussing first his pride in Latimer and then mentioning how, on Latimer's suggestion, McLaughlin's preacher has begun urging the congregation to write their representatives about the Horse Racing Bill.
[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934]
Letter written by L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones, speaking of his recent visit to Abilene and of their family tree and genealogy.
[Letter from Lander Legett to Ruth Legett - November 25, 1928]
Letter written to Ruth Legett from Lander Legett, concerning their family genealogy.
[Letter from Mary E. Steel to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]
Letter from Mary E. Steel to Truett Latimer discussing her support for Texas House Bill #5 and her desire to see the standards raised in the field of optometry.
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dyer to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1961]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dyer to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolution 4.
[Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
[Letter from Mrs. W. V. Graham to Truett Latimer Opposing HJR 4]
Letter from Mrs. W. V. Graham to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolution 4.
[Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1957]
Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer supporting House Bill 8.
[Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan, 1953]
Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan to other women of the House and Senate discussing the suggested dress code for upcoming events on May 2nd and 3rd in Corpus Christi. Ruth's name is circled in blue pencil at the bottom of the letter with the name and address of Gordon Forsyth handwritten beneath it. "Breaker's Hotel" is written to the right of her name.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Mary E. Steel, February 6, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Mary E. Steel discussing his intentions to carefully consider his vote on Texas House Bill #5, regarding amending laws on optometry, and stating when the public hearing on the bill will be.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin, March 2, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees, and looking forward to meeting in Austin to discuss Del Mar College.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth, May 25, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth discussing enjoying their meeting in Corpus Christi and requesting they visit again if Gordon is ever in Abilene.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. E. Butt Jr., March 22, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to H. E. Butt Jr. discussing HB 156, a bill Butt expressed opposition to. Latimer states that he has yet to decide whether he will support or oppose it.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Stephen, March 31, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Stephen discussing the current status of House Bills 484, 796, 813 with the Public Health Committee.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin, January 30, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin requesting he get his acquaintances to write their representatives about their opinions on a horse racing bill coming to vote.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to L. J. Kirn, February 22, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Rear Admiral L. J. Kirn accepting his invitation to visit the USS ANTIETAM aircraft carrier.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. M. Hunt, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. M. Hunt discussing the horse race gambling proposal, the general sales tax, and the liability insurance law.
[Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961]
Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer opposing the proposal from V. E. Berry to legalize pari-mutuel betting. He also expresses support for the general sales tax and for a revision of the state auto insurance laws to include mandatory liability.
[Letter from Walt Roeber to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]
Letter from Walt Roeber to Truett Latimer; he encloses copies of the resolution that will be presented at the State Jaycee Convention in Corpus Christi.
[Letter from William H. Shireman to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1953]
Letter from William H. Shireman to Truett Latimer discussing how he enjoyed working together and he hopes to meet again if either of them are ever traveling through each other's regions.
[Letter from Williams C. Cunningham to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1961]
Letter from Williams C. Cunningham to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his support in tabling House Bill 2.
[A Map Taken From a Mathematics Work Book]
A Mercator Projection of a map including Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Victoria, and Corpus Christi on a grid with every line being 15 minutes.The magnetic variation is 10 degrees east, and the scale is 1:2,027,520.
Nueces County
Blue line print of survey map of Nueces County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, bridges, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
[Photograph of Group in Front of House]
Photograph of two women and a man standing on the sidewalk leading up to a house with a bay window. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Brother and sister W.L. Howard and Maxie in front of the Howard house, Corpus Christi, Texas, March, '49."
[Photograph of Group in Front of the Howard Home]
Photograph of Jesse P. and Maxie Sewell, Pearl Howell, and a man holding a baby boy in front of W. H. Howard home. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "J. P. and Maxie (marked out) Sewell, Pearl Howell, A. C. and Dorothy Howell's son, in front of the Howell Home, Corpus Christi, Texas, March, '49."
[Photograph of Group in Front of W. H. Howard Home]
Photograph of a group in front of the home of W. H. Howard (pictured here as the third from the left). Note on the back of the photograph reads, "A. C. and Dorothy Howell. Brother and sister Howard, Maxie, Pearl Howell and grandson. Corpus Christi, Texas, March, 1949, in front of the Howell home."
[Photograph of W. H. Howard Home]
Photograph of the home of W. H. Howard, showing Brother and Sister Howard and Maxie standing on the front lawn. A large palm tree, on the right of the photograph, can be seen in the front yard.
Portrait of Beverly Smith
Copy negative of the portrait of Beverly Smith. In the picture a baby is sitting on a wooden chair smiling. She is wearing a dress and a hat.
Portrait of Man
Copy negative of a portrait of Jonathan Stone standing, wearing a suit, taken by Keck in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Portrait of Man; Portrait of Woman
1 copy negative of 2 images. The first is a portrait of Walter Smith. He is dressed in a suit and wearing a cap. The second image is a portrait of Verna Smith Hurley.
Region II Report
A review of Region II of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization by Betty Jo Reed, in which she explains her rationale for not holding a mini reunion, thanks the group's president for hosting her in Texas, and professes her gratefulness for being a WASP.
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