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[Harris Family, War Ration Books and tokens, Sept. 7, 1944]

Description: Five war ration books within a ration book cover provided by Denton County National Bank. The ration book belonged to the Harris family of McAllen, Texas: Mary Jean Harris (14), Shirley Francis Harris (8), Helen F. Harris (41), Mrs. W. B. Francis (60+), and John Richard Harris III (12). According to the information in the booklet, they lived at 615 Dallas Ave. in McAllen, Texas. The ration books contain several pages of unused ration stamps and each page contains 48 stamps. On one of the last p… more
Date: 1944~
Creator: United States Office of Price Administration
Partner: Denton Public Library

Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1943-1944

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 1944
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1944 Summer Session

Description: Pamphlet includes academic calendar, lists of course offerings and faculty, and general information about expenses at Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas. Also includes special advice for high school seniors about selecting courses "that will fit them for special services in the Armed Forces."
Date: March 1944
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1943-1944

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1944

Description: Publication describes the extension department of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1944
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1944

Description: Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1944
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1944-1945

Description: Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Catalogue of Howard Payne College, 1943-1944

Description: Catalogue describes the history, governance, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: April 1944
Creator: Howard Payne College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

A History of Smith County, Texas

Description: This thesis gives an overview of the history of Smith County, Texas. The chapters, according to the Table of Contents: Topography and Earliest Indian Life; The Cherokees; The Expulsion of the Cherokees; The Exploration and Beginnings of Smith County; Frontier Smith County, 1846-1851; The Ante-Bellum Period, 1860-1874; The Railroads and Their Influences, 1870-1900; Post Civil War Politics and Society, 1870-1900; and The Major Industrial Period.
Date: May 1944
Creator: Ward, William R.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Bulletin of McMurry College, 1944-1945

Description: Bulletin describes the governance, faculty, course offerings, and campus life of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 1944
Creator: McMurry College
Partner: McMurry University Library

[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

From Hell to Breakfast

Description: Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date: 1944
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise: The Story of a Country Store

Description: Book about the three generations of ownership of Charles Schreiner's Country Store in Kerrville, Texas. Includes biographical information regarding the Schreiners, the origins of the business, and stories about Charles Schreiner.
Date: 1944
Creator: Haley, J. Evetts 1901-1995
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Art Forum Record Book, 1944]

Description: This scrapbook is devoted exclusively to events related to American Art Week in Texas with an emphasis on Abilene. The first section includes several pages of postcards of Abilene. Ribbons for art awards for American Art Week art shows and clippings about the week are included.
Date: 1944
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1944 to 1945 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover of this album is from Federation News, May 1945. Miss A.M. Carpenter is listed as the chairman of the Art Unit. Memorabilia include catalogues and clippings of art shows in Abilene. One exhibit, sponsored jointly by the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and the United States Marine Corps, was entitled "Combat Art" by Sgt. Sherman Loudermilk. T… more
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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

[Autobiography of David Dahlberg]

Description: Autobiography of David Dahlberg written for a high school English class assignment. His work covers his ancestral and family histories as well as his life from his birth up to 1944.
Date: November 8, 1944
Creator: Dahlberg, David
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

Dallas City Directory, 1944-45

Description: General directory for Dallas, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1944
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Partner: Dallas Public Library

Travis County Survey Records: Surveyor's Record 27

Description: Travis County Surveyor’s Record from March 1944 to August 1966, including land surveys, plats, and field notes.
Date: 1944-03/1966-08
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced, Special Edition

Description: Special edition of a textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced," published January 15, 1944. It is split into three sections, all with different creation and publication dates. The first section is titled "Instrument Flying: Basic without Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100A-1, published June 1, 1943. The second section is titled "Instrument Flying: Advanced with Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100B-1, published January 15, 1944 to replace T. O. No. 30-100B-1 dated Octo… more
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces
Partner: National WASP WWII 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

Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts

Description: Textbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
Date: June 1, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Instrument Flying: Technique in Weather

Description: Textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Technique in Weather" or Technical Order No. 30-100D-1, created January 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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