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- [Special Orders Number 104, Extracts 18-24]
- Extracts of several special orders and regulations for both Women Airforce Service Pilots and male pilots ordered by Lieutenant Colonel Munson.
- [Postcard of Austin Peay Normal School]
- Postcard of the buildings of Austin Peay Normal School in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear sis - From Fred's card I received you are under the weather a bit but by now no doubt out again. Last nite Crews and I were in Nashville - therefore no letters. He is officer of the day from Sat. noon to Sun. noon this week therefore we won't be going anywhere I guess. It has been unusually cool here all week. Everything is well. Woodie."
- [Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee and Cumberland River]
- Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee, seen from a distance on the banks of the Cumberland River. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Hello all- This is quite a warm day again. I cleaned the room and took it quite easy this week end. I went to church this morning and may go in Clarksville tonite for the first time. That tank pencil sharpener is just the thing I am sure. You must have had a swell Easter, I did too. Bro. Woodrow."
- [Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]
- Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
- [Postcard of Lake Near Watertown, Tennessee]
- Postcard of a lake surrounded with green hills, and text that says "Greetings from Watertown, Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All- Time is flying as you can see by the incorrect date. This is 8:30 AM and we are at a small town in Tenn. Next stop will be Arkansas- adress should be- Co "C" Main T Bn 12th Armd Division, Camp Chafee Arkansas. Will later be in Camp Barkley, Texas."
- [Postcard of Tennessee]
- Postcard with scenes of Tennessee and text that says "Greetings from Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. Lt. Crews and I just returned from Gallatin where we again visited his aunt and uncle. We had the usual hospitality and saw where part of the Army is bivouacked on maneuvers now but leaving tomorrow. This was quite a clear day for a charge - just warm enough. Bro. Woodrow."
- [Civil War Diary of Dr. John Henry Bass]
- Transcript of the diary of D. John Henry Bass documenting his time in the Confederate Army, including his observations, notes about the progress of the war and various skirmishes, and being wounded.
- [Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
- [Draft of Letter to WASP Membership]
- Draft of a letter from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership discussing the organization's future. The board explains why it wants to hire an executive director to manage the group's administrative affairs, how such an arrangement would work, and how the position would be funded.
- [Email Correspondence from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board]
- Email correspondence from WASP president Caro Bosca to the WASP board regarding materials mailed to the organization's members. The first page includes a handwritten note that says "Ballot returned. 'Yes' response to hire Exec. Dir."
- [Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board Members, May 2, 2006]
- Email from WASP President Caro Bosca to the members of the WASP board concerning the Action Without Meeting Ballot and related materials she mailed to them. She asks them to return their ballots as soon as possible to ensure compliance with the organization's by-laws.
- [Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, May 1, 2006]
- Letter from WASP President Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors concerning the board meeting that took place March 25, 2006 in Nashville, TN.
- Oral History Interview with A. C. Holt, September 25, 1972
- Interview with A. C. Holt, preacher from Belfast, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt's experience growing up in and around the church, his education, family history, surrounding church history, and his time as a preacher and teacher. The interview also includes Holt's comments on other prominent figures in the church.
- Oral History Interview with Sam Holt, March 9, 1977
- Interview with Sam Holt, a church member from Holtsville, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt discussing church history, his background within it, his life from childhood, and race relations in the community he was raised in. The interview also includes Holt's recounting of the history of interracial children during and after slavery and his family's connection to it.
- Oral History Interview with Robert Woods, March 8, 1969
- Interview with Robert Woods, a preacher from Gallatin, Tennessee. The interview includes the broader history of the Christian Church he grew up in, prominent figures, the school he went to, as well as his personal experiences as a black person during that time. The interview also includes Wood's recounting his first preaching tour as a teen.
- Oral History Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, May 12, 1993
- Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, members of the Church of Christ from Tennessee. The interview includes the Garners' experiences with, the Pleasant Union congregation, the Church of Christ, and their time in Detroit, Michigan. The interview also includes their views on a controversy involving the Church of Christ and O. L. Trone.
- Oral History Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, May 12, 1993
- Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, members of the Church of Christ from Tennessee. The interview includes the Garners' experiences with, the Pleasant Union congregation, the Church of Christ, and their time in Detroit, Michigan. The interview also includes their views on a controversy involving the Church of Christ and O. L. Trone.
- [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.
- [Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006]
- Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing the Action Without Meeting Ballot and recent actions taken by the WASP board.
- 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 from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943]
- A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a Texan for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money that was expended in electing Judge Waring.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Mr. Edward J. Meeman, Editor, The Press Scimitar, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 26, 1942. Carswell requests a copy of the editorial written by Meeman, printed by The Press Scimitar on December 22, 1941, which was written in reply to the letter received by Meeman from Carswell requesting an answer to the question "What is Americanism?"
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roane Waring - September 3, 1941]
- A letter addressed to Honorable Roane Waring, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Delegate 17th District, dated September 3, 1941. Carswell advises Waring that he was privileged to hear and meet him at Fort Worth, of receipt of the brochure from the Department of Tennessee announcing his candidacy for National Commander and confirms that he is "for him" and will do all he can to that end as a delegate from Texas.
- [T&P Train #610 in Chattanooga, Tennessee]
- Photograph of T&P train #610 in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the yard area behind Chattanooga Station under a bridge. Written below the image are "[sic] Chatanooga, Tenn July 9th 1977 #610 has just come into yard area behind Chatanooga Choo-Choo Station and is passing beneath Central Ave. Bridge with excursion out of Birmingham - shot with 180 mm lens" and "Fred Clark Jr."
- [Trains Magazine Cover]
- Clipping of a Trains Magazine cover. The image on the cover is captioned "Ex-Texas & Pacific 610 enters Lookout Mountain Tunnel in Tennessee. By Fred Clark Jr." Written underneath the clipping is "July 10th 1977."
- [Letter from Willard Collins to Blanche Perry]
- Letter plus envelope from Willard Collins to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the Church of Christ in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Letter contains updates on other churches and ministers known by Perry and Collins.
- [Letter from Ethel Colston to Blanche Perry]
- A letter from Ethel Colston to Blanche Perry thanking her for a baptistry painting. Describes Colston's personal scrapbook and gives details on the history of the church in Friendship, Tennessee.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from Dr. E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry confirming details about a painting she did for the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Discusses services at the church in nearby town of Harriman with Brother and Sister Timmerman.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry #2]
- Letter plus envelope from Dr. E. A. Conger to Perry confirming receipt of the baptistry painting for the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Includes details of church meetings at Harriman, Tennessee with Brother Jim Cope.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry #3]
- Letter from Dr. E. A. Conger to Perry confirming installation of the baptistry painting in the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Discusses special services for dedication of the painting.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger, December, 1995]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Soaring Among the Clouds]
- Magazine clipping from American Profile "Soaring Among the Clouds" by Jackie Sheckler Finch discussing the life of Evelyn Johnson accomplished pilot.
- [Clipping: Help, at Last]
- Newspaper clipping with an article about Senate's decision to finally grant veteran benefits to the WASP.
- [Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall and signed by others in her Sunday School Class to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Nashville, Tennessee.
- [Postcard of Indian River in Florida]
- Postcard of the Indian River in Florida, with a road running next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Col. Nevin E. Hermseige says "Hello Folks: I received your very nice card to-day, glad to hear from you, and hope you are all well. I am O.K. Mother said Carl had the mumps, I bet he looked sweet. Ha. I hope none of the rest got them. I haven't heard from Pappy K. lately either, the last I heard he was O.K. How does Woodie like the army by now? I guess everyone will be glad when it is over. It rained hard here all day, but is stopped just now, but it still looks like rain. Write when you can. As Ever. Nevin. Happy Easter."
- [Postcard of Man and Alligators]
- Postcard of a man kneeling and praying, while alligators approach from behind, with the text of "Darky's Prayer, Florida" included. A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Hello all: I received your card sometime ago, sorry I didn't get out while I was home, there were a lot of places I wanted to go but didn't get there. Well, maybe we'll have Hitler where the negro on the other side is pretty soon (we hope). I had a swell time while I was home, only wish I could of stayed longer, but uncle Sam said no. Hope you are all well, as I am O.K. It's awful warm here, you should have some of this weather up there to make hay. Write when you can. Nevin."
- [Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry]
- Handwritten letter from Ora James (Mrs. W.C. James) to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Letter mentions Wayland James as being newly in the military service during World War II and Ora James's reaction to it. Gives details of starting the church building and congregation in Friendship. Mentions check to cover additional expenses associated with the painting.
- [Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry #2]
- Letter plus envelope from Ora James to Blanche Perry sending photographs of the church building in Friendship, Tennessee and of Wayland James. Mentions that Wayland James was appointed acting corporal in the Army.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry]
- One typewritten letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Includes envelope.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry #2]
- One typewritten letter plus envelope from Wayland James to Blanche Perry communicating measurements of the baptistry in the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Mentions $10 enclosed as initial payment for painting and requests instructions for hanging the painting.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Emma Hoagland]
- One typewritten letter from Wayland James to Miss Emma Hoagland asking Hoagland to deliver enclosed correspondence to Blanche Perry. Originally sent in the same envelope with the letter to Blanche Perry from Wayland James, also on July 5, 1941.
- [Clipping: About Town]
- Newspaper clipping with an article about a phone call Ouida Jewell got from someone about a news story about the WASP seeking veteran benefits from the government, her experience in the WASP program, and a story about Casey Jones.
- [Letter from Wallace E. Johnson to Truett Latimer, November 20, 1962]
- Letter from Wallace E. Johnson to Truett Latimer thanking him for his previous letter in which he enclosed the Holiday Inns of America personal history record. He also talks about Mr. Latimer's record and application.
- [Letter from Wallace E. Johnson to Truett Latimer, October 18, 1962]
- Letter from Wallace E. Johnson to Truett Latimer; He encloses an application for Mr. Latimer to fill and return. He also informs him that his (Mr. Latimer) letter to Gerald Martin has been referred to the writer.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 23, 1944]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing Christmas, correspondence, the end of the WASP, and trying to get transportation. Written on Red Cross stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 26, 1943?]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing Christmas gifts, traveling by train, meeting a Russian fur trapper, recent correspondence, the WASP program and pay. Typed on Hotel John Marshal (Richmond) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 5, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her morning and taking a train to Memphis. Written on 4th Ferrying Group Officers Club stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft and trouble with weather, flying between Dallas, Wichita, Pampa, and Walnut Ridge, her friends, and food. Written on Hotel Chisca (Memphis) starionary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 14, 1943]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her uniform and clothing, a check ride, a Red Cross canteen, vaccinations, news from home, and seeing "The More the Merrier." Typed on Hotel Andrew Johnson (Knoxville) stationary.