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[Baptistry Interpretation for Monroe, Louisiana]

Description: Mimeographed essay plus envelope by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Baptistry Painting for the Church of Christ at Monroe, La." Handwritten notation specifies theme is "This Present Temporal Life and Eternal Life. Illustrated by the Jordan River." Symbols mentioned include Jordan River, sun beam cross, light, trees, bridegroom, clouds, leaves, rocks, stones. Name written on back of essay is Mrs. Addie Kimbrough.
Date: December 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Fireman of T&P Train #358]

Description: Photograph of Frank Moxley, the fireman of T&P train #358 smoking a cigarette at his station. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P #358 Shreveport, La. 1940 Union Station Frank Moxley - Fireman" and "Ed Robinson."
Date: 1940
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Freight Station in Donaldsonville, Louisiana]

Description: Photograph of five men posing next to the old freight station in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Printed below the image is "Among our Souvenirs." Written below the image are "The old Donaldsonville, La. freight station long since demolished. People in photo taken about 1899 (L to R) H. E. Hanson, J. E. Dishman, operator; John Ross, pumper; J. E. Higgins, station porter, and W. B. Harp messenger. - Photo from Mr Harp who was later freight and ticket agent at Alexandria, Louisiana." and "T&P Topics, … more
Date: April 1948
Creator: Harp, W. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Freight Train Wreckage]

Description: Photograph of train wreckage in Bayou Goula, Louisiana. Written below the image are "Bayou Goula, La. July 10th 1940 train #54 through freight 54 cars damaged - engineer Chas Israel" and "R. A. Aymond Collection - Talbot Grant Photo."
Date: July 10, 1940
Creator: Grant, Talbot
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Interior of T&P Train #1010 Dining Car]

Description: Photograph of two men inside the dining car of T&P train #1010. The man in the back appears to be a server, and the man seated to the right of the photo is identified as Bill Sandife. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P Diner #1010 Shreveport, La. 1941 Bill Sandife - Seated" and "Ed Robinson."
Date: 1941
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Interior Shot of a T&P Passenger Car]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a T&P passenger car. Three people are visible in the back of the car, and the chair backs are covered by white coverings. Written below the image are "Interior of #1515 Shreveport Union Station 1940" and "Ed Robinson."
Date: 1940
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Letter from Chas. A. Hazen to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Americanism Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. A. Hazen, Managing Editor, The Shreveport Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, dated December 2, 1941. Hazen advises Carswell that he was asked by Mr. Ewing to answer the letter requesting a definition of Americanism and proceeds to define Americanism.
Date: December 2, 1941
Creator: Hazen, Charles A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 27, 1944?]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing travelling from Pensacola to New Orleans, a scarcity of hotel rooms, seeing "the" sea plane, meeting a friend, and getting certain flying ratings. Included is an address and number for her hotel.
Date: 1944-01-27?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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