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Air Masses

Air Masses

Date: 1971-02
Creator: Snyder, Henry W.
Description: This booklet gives an overview of air masses as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the classification of air masses; weather associated with particular air masses; [and the] trajectory and source region of air masses that invade the United States." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Atmosphere and Temperature

Atmosphere and Temperature

Date: 1971-01
Creator: Christy, J. J.
Description: This booklet gives an overview of atmosphere and temperature as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Pressure scale measurement, isobars, forces that affect winds, high and low pressure systems and associate weather formation prevailing wind belts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
A Brief History or a Statement of Facts of Mineral Wells, Texas

A Brief History or a Statement of Facts of Mineral Wells, Texas

Date: 1921-09-24
Creator: Berry, H. M.
Description: Booklet about the history of Mineral Wells, TX from 1881 to 1921.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
A Camera Trip Through Camp Wolters: a picture book of the camp and its activities

A Camera Trip Through Camp Wolters: a picture book of the camp and its activities

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: According to the introduction, "Here is your Camp Wolters, a photo-record of faces and places to hold for you the memory of your first days in Our Army at this infantry replacement training center." the booklet includes photographs and commentary regarding different kinds of training and excercise, meal times, recreational activities, and camp buildings.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Camp Wolters, Infantry Replacement Training Center, Mineral Wells, Texas

Camp Wolters, Infantry Replacement Training Center, Mineral Wells, Texas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: This booklet gives an overview of the camp at Fort Wolters including the facilities, activities, and general rules. It also includes sketched maps of the camp.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Crazy Hotel-Formal Opening Menu

Crazy Hotel-Formal Opening Menu

Date: 1927-03-11
Creator: unknown
Description: SOUVENIR MENU, FORMAL OPENING of the Crazy Hotel, corner of N. Oak Ave. and W. 2nd St., Mineral Wells, Texas, March 11, 1927.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Fog

Fog

Date: 1970-01
Creator: Turgeon
Description: This booklet gives an overview of fog as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Types of fog and factors for formation and dissipation; flight procedures when fog has been forecasted or encountered enroute; and the enroute weather aids available to the aviator." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Frontal Weather

Frontal Weather

Date: 1970-02
Creator: Simmons, Jerry A.
Description: This booklet gives an overview of frontal weather as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes a "Discussion of frontal weather systems to include identification, characteristics and flight techniques to be used when penetrating a given frontal system." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Hotel Guide, Highway Guide and Where to Go in Mineral Wells

Hotel Guide, Highway Guide and Where to Go in Mineral Wells

Date: unknown
Creator: Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce
Description: Guide to the town of Mineral Wells, with information about the different types of water available, recreation activities, sanitoriums, and hotels.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Icing

Icing

Date: 1971-02
Creator: Snyder, Henry W.
Description: This booklet gives an overview of icing as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information on "Three types of icing and associated cloud formations and temperatures" as well as "Hazards and flight procedures in icing." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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