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[Flower Label from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sam Rayburn]

Label for flowers sent to Sam Rayburn in honor of his sixtieth birthday from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The label has a picture of The White House and is addressed to "The Speaker of The House of Representatives." At the bottom of the label is text which reads "Perishable flowers. Keep from frost and extreme heat."

Date: January 6, 1941

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Name Tag for Lyda M. Dunham 43-W-4]

Name tag for WASP trainee Lyda M. Dunham.

Date: 1943

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[44-W4 Time Schedule]

Memo from Group Commander E. A. Parker to Flight Commanders discussing the schedule for the 44-W4 class of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.

Date: March 7, 1944

Creator: Parker, E. A.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs)

United States customs form endorsed to clear Royal Air Force officer, Paul A. Hill, to depart from La Guardia Airport in New York, bound for Montreal, Canada.

Date: June 3, 1944

Creator: Hill, Paul A.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Speech by Judge Learned Hand "Spirit of Liberty"

Document with the most famous lines from Judge Learned Hand's speech from the "I Am An American Day" event which was held in New York City's Central Park on May 21, 1944. Hand spoke about the spirit of liberty and how it is found in our hearts, not in a physical location or within any documents. He became very well known for this speech and specifically this passage. The text is printed in black ink on cream colored paper. The text is framed by a thin, black decorative border.

Date: 1944/1961

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Port Arthur Civilian Defense Card]

Card certifying A. J. Krohn as an air raid warden in Port Arthur, Texas. A head shot of Krohn and his fingerprint are visible on the front of the card. The text on the back of the card reads: "Port Arthur Civilian Defense Air Raid. This is to certify that A. J. Krohn has been duly appointed an air raid warden. This is his authority to carry out the duties given wardens by the chief air raid warden."

Date: January 10, 1942

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Renfro Drug Company Menu

The Renfro Drug Company Menu lists the prices of their fountain drinks, sundaes, fruit drinks, coolers, milk drinks, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. The address for the location is stamped on the front cover: 1601 N. Ballinger St. The back of the menu lists the locations of the 17 Renfro stores.

Date: 1943~

Creator: Renfro Drug Company

Partner: Denton Public Library

Noterie Algerienne

French note or ticket from the Banque Chabasseur Oran from 1943.

Date: 1943~

Partner: Sulphur Springs Public Library

[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings]

Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."

Date: March 17, 1945

Partner: Price Johnson Family Collection

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]

Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.

Date: April 21, 1942

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]

Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".

Date: April 21, 1943

Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC

Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. Castañeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.

Date: June 24, 1944

Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera at Fiestas Patrias Celebration - 1945-09-16]

Speech, written in Spanish, by John J. Herrera for the Fiestas Patrias celebration held at the Coliseum of Houston, Texas, on September 16, 1945.

Date: September 16, 1945

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

War Dept Pay Record

Soldier's Individual Pay Record booklet belonging to Lois M. Sinclair, Sgt. Lois had served one and a half years as of August 7, 1942.

Date: 1942-08-07~

Creator: War Department

Partner: Sulphur Springs Public Library

L. M. Sinclair Registration Certificate

Registration Certificate for Lois Maxwell "Buddy" Sinclair. Sinclair registered for Selective Service on October 16, 1942. The reverse of the certificate contains a description of the registrant.

Date: October 16, 1942

Partner: Sulphur Springs Public Library

[Book Card: Mary Ray, September 18, 1945]

North Texas State Teachers College student book card documenting grades for Mary Lou Ray McCain including student registration information. On the back of the book card is a registration receipt dated, September 18, 1945.

Date: September 18, 1945

Creator: North Texas State Teachers College