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[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
Date: May 5, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on February 5, 1945. He sends well wishes to a friend who has the chicken pox, and says he hasn't heard from his cousin Jimmie Kendrick since he went to Australia. He tells his parents about the food he ate the night before, and mentions that eggs are cheaper in Italy than they are in the U.S.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Certificate Presented to Clara Evans Willis]

Description: Certificate awarded to Clara Evans Willis for her work with the USO during World War II. It reads: "In Recognition of Meritorious Service in USO War Work, this certificate is presented to Mrs. J. T. Willis. February 5, 1946." It is signed by the chairman and the president of the United Services Organization.
Date: February 5, 1946
Creator: United Services Organization
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 5, 1943]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 5, 1943. He reports getting promoted and acquiring a mattress. His company had their tents floored, and he tells what he did for his day off in honor of the first year anniversary of the formation of his battalion. He also straightens out money matters.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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 Student Weather Map #7, October 5]

Description: Army Air Forces student weather map #7 for October 5, 1944, Time 0130C. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars: locate and color pressure centers, hazards, and precipitation." There is another map on the back of the page titled "Civil Aeronautics Administration Federal Airways Communication Stations" and includes a list of said stations.
Date: October 5, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Army Mobilization Buildings: Plumbing Floor Plans

Description: Plumbing floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include floor plan type L-5-200 Men, floor plan type L-6 - 250 Men, floor plan type L-3 - 100 Men, floor plan type L-1 - 25 Men, floor plan type L-2 - 50 Men, floor plan type L-4 - 150 Men, capacities of water heaters and hot water storage tanks chart, and legend & notes.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Wall Framing

Description: Side elevation drawings for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include typical end wall framing & part elevation, typical cross section showing partitions, typical side wall framing, and small sections for roof framing details.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Floor Plans

Description: Floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include floor plan type L-5 (200 Men), floor plan type L-6 (250 Men), typical elevations, floor plan type L-3 (100 Men), floor plan type L-1 (25 Men), floor plan type L-2 (50 Men), floor plan type L-4 (150 Men), heater room end elevation, toilet room end elevation, notes, gas fired heating cabinets chart, electric fixture schedule, and elevation detail.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Floor Plans

Description: Floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include floor plan type L-5 (200 Men), floor plan type L-6 (250 Men), typical elevations, floor plan type L-3 (100 Men), floor plan type L-1 (25 Men), floor plan type L-2 (50 Men), floor plan type L-4 (150 Men), heater room end elevation, toilet room end elevation, notes, gas fired heating cabinets chart, electric fixture schedule, and elevation detail.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Wall Framing

Description: Side elevation drawings for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include typical end wall framing & part elevation, typical cross section showing partitions, typical side wall framing, and small sections for roof framing details.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Wall Framing & Cross Sections

Description: Wall framing and cross sections for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include typical cross section, typical end wall framing and part elevation, typical side wall framing for all types, typical end wall framing and part elevation, and small detailed mechanical sections.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Floor Plans

Description: Floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include floor plan type L-5 (200 Men), floor plan type L-6 (250 Men), typical elevations, floor plan type L-3 (100 Men), floor plan type L-1 (25 Men), floor plan type L-2 (50 Men), floor plan type L-4 (150 Men), heater room end elevation, toilet room end elevation, notes, gas fired heating cabinets chart, electric fixture schedule, and elevation detail.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Floor Plans

Description: Floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include floor plan type L-5 (200 Men), floor plan type L-6 (250 Men), typical elevations, floor plan type L-3 (100 Men), floor plan type L-1 (25 Men), floor plan type L-2 (50 Men), floor plan type L-4 (150 Men), heater room end elevation, toilet room end elevation, notes, gas fired heating cabinets chart, electric fixture schedule, and elevation detail.
Date: May 5, 1937
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
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