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WWII: My Diary of Missions

Description: Book which lists W. D. Mangrum's missions as a tail gunner in a B-24 Bomber during World War II from January 8, 1944 to May 23, 1944. Each mission is numbered and includes the date, the target and a description of what occurred during the mission. There are two photos included, one of W. D. Mangrum wearing a flight jacket, and one of the "Wells Cargo" Crew, which is nine men standing or kneeling in front of an aircraft.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mangrum, W. D.
Partner: History of West Museum

[Gayle Cruthirds World War II Flight Log]

Description: Flight log created by Gayle Cruthirds, member of the 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, documenting his bombing missions over Italy and Eastern Europe between May 17, 1944 through September 20, 1944. Cruthirds discusses dates, flight times, mission location, weather, presence of flak and fighters, types of planes, and notes specific to each mission.
Date: 1944
Creator: Cruthirds, Gayle
Partner: The History Center

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 6]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting time spent overseas by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 3]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting time spent overseas by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 2]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting time spent overseas by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 4]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting time spent overseas by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions]

Description: Document entitled Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for army models AT-6C and AT-6D, navy model SNJ-5, and British models Harvard IIA and III. The booklet was intended to replace T. O. No. 01-60FE-1, dated June 25, 1942. The instructions are split into five sections: Description, Pilot Operating Instructions, Flight Operating Data, Emergency Operating Instructions, and Operational Equipment. There is also an appendix for terms and operating charts.
Date: April 5, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Notebook belonging to WASP Suzette Van Daell]

Description: Notebook belonging to WASP Suzette Van Daell containing information on a series of Instrument lectures, questions for an oral examination, aircraft clearance forms, training guides, a first aid workbook partially completed in pencil, and more. There are documents of various sizes.
Date: 1944
Creator: van Daell, Suzette
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

WASP Songbook

Description: A songbook for the WASP featuring lyrics to eleven marching songs without musical notation. The cover features a drawing of Fifinella.
Date: 1944~
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Clipping Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook filled with various newspaper clippings, photos, and flyers pertaining to the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: 2000~
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Brochure of the Military Government in Germany]

Description: Book concerning the "Military Government [in] Germany" now that the allied forces had made their way into Germany. The Table of Contents shows each section dealing with the abrogation, dissolution, or altering of policies that had been set forth by the Nazi Party in 1933. The text on the front page says this book contains "Proclamation, Laws, Ordinaces and Notices. Directives and Instructions to German Police."
Date: November 7, 1944
Creator: United States. Army.
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

Oral History Interview with George Bernard, March 19, 1976

Description: Interview with George Bernard, a printer and U.S. Army veteran (Company E, 1st Battalion, 334th Infantry, 84th Division), concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Germans during World War II. Bernard discusses his capture and interrogation in November 1944, Stalag 12-A, Limburg, Germany, civilian hostility, Stalag 3-B, Furstenburg (1944-1945), the forced march to Stalag 3-A, Luckenwalde (1945), and his liberation by Russian troops.
Date: March 19, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bernard, George, 1911-
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 4]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting training by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Twelfth Armored Division, Scrapbook 6]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other materials documenting time spent overseas by the U.S. Army's Twelfth Armored Division.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company

Description: Photo album compiled by the Weirton Steel Company to document the visit by a crew of World War II soldiers and combat veterans who met with steel workers and toured the facilities in Weirton and Steubenville where the factories were producing ammunition. Each image is followed by a description, with identifications of the persons who are pictured.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 1980 Roster

Description: Directory containing the contact information for graduates, trainees, instructors, and staff of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program. Also included are lists of current officers, past presidents, reunions, training classes, staff, and flight instructors.
Date: 1980
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

S. D. Myres Saddle Company Catalog: [1944]

Description: Catalog listing items for sale by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company, including decorative leather gun holsters, belts and buckles, briefcases, and knife sheaths. Entries include descriptions of the items with prices, and photos of the items alone or worn by men in uniform.
Date: 1944~
Creator: S. D. Myres Saddle Company
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

Oral History Interview with Clyde Funk, February 22, 1975

Description: Interview with Clyde Funk, physician and U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Germans after being shot down over Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Funk discusses the Normandy invasion (1944), the shooting down of his bomber and his capture in France on October 12, 1944, his interrogation at Dalag Luft, Wetzlar, Germany, Oberursel, Stalag Luft 3-A, Sagan, Stalag Luft 7-A, Moosburg, forced marches, and his liberation by American troops.
Date: February 22, 1975
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Funk, Clyde
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[WASp Scrapbook Pages]

Description: Scrapbook pages with history of the WASP organization and description with photos of several WASP members and key figures.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Oral History Interview with J. R. Parten, October 17, 1967

Description: Interview with J. R. Parten, an oilman, concerning his career in the oil industry, his time served on the Board of Regents of the University of Texas, the Rainey controversy, his government service during World War II, and his political philosophy and activities.
Date: October 17, 1967
Creator: Odom, E. Dale & Parten, J. R. (Jubal Richard), 1896-1992
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced

Description: Special edition of a technical manual containing training documentation on three subjects related to instrument flying. The name, "Hottman, W. B." is written in the top left corner of the cover, followed by a handwritten note about returning the manual.
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Texas Almanac, 1943-1944

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 321.
Date: 1943
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced

Description: Special edition of a technical manual containing training documentation on three subjects related to instrument flying. A blotch of dark ink is smeared on the front covered.
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Pilots' Information File

Description: Flying instruction and safety manual for pilots with information on subjects such as first aid, weather conditions, flight checks, and navigation methods. A page in the front of the manual lists dates of revision materials added later.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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