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[Elmer R. Jackson in Plane]

Description: Photograph of Elmer R. Jackson preparing to taxi the plane he's in, called "Boomerang", out to join the 316th Troop Carrier Group for its flight to Egypt in November 1942. Jackson lost his life during the invasion of Sicily.
Date: November 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Letter from E. Digges La Touche to Charles Prince or Joe Plosser, April 30, 1942]

Description: Letter from E. Digges La Touche to Mr. Charles Prince or Mr. Joe Plosser discussing the possibility of the Priorities Committee granting a higher A-l-e rating to a building being built under the Defense Plant Corporation. With the information available, the Priorities Committee cannot grant the higher rating, but La Touche provides a list of instructions for the letter's recipients to complete in order to have their request completed. It includes a cc to Captain L. J. Douglas-Mann and mentions … more
Date: April 30, 1942
Creator: La Touche, E. Digges
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Flying Cadets' Oath]

Description: A handwritten oath signed by four Flying Cadets. It reads: "Brogdon House, April 9, 1943. We the undersigned do solemnly swear, that on or about June 1, 1942 by oath to ourselves, we have agreed to become Flying Cadets. Furthermore: that we will go as a group, unless called to Colors before our enlistment date - In All-mighty GOD we trust and rest our future. Signed this date: Edward Gaynel Gregory, Gene Douglas Mitchell, Elton Leslie Brogdon, James O. Elder, Jack Verne Watson."
Date: April 9, 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum
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Oral History Interview with Vernon Oates, October 21, 1942

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Vernon Oates. He discusses his childhood, education and growing up during the great depression. He talks about joining the US Army Air Corps, now called the Air Force, and the experiences he had at various different training camps around the country.
Date: October 21, 1942
Duration: 5 hours 54 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Oates, Vernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard from R. H. Moore to Mrs. Moore - June 16, 1942]

Description: Postcard from Sgt. R. H. Moore, "468th SS", to Mrs. F[?] R. Moore. He concisely describes how he feels and the weather in Waco. The front of the postcard depicts a mineral water swimming pool in Leroy, Texas, which is at right. A circular pond and benches are at center, and a house is at left.
Date: July 16, 1942
Creator: Moore, R. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Oral History Interview with Vernon Oates, October 21, 1942

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Vernon Oates. He discusses his childhood, education and growing up during the great depression. He talks about joining the US Army Air Corps, now called the Air Force, and the experiences he had at various different training camps around the country.
Date: October 21, 1942
Creator: Oates, Vernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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