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Current Study 3. The Cold War: A Protracted Conflict

Description: This book is the student text for a training course designed "to provide Reserve officers with a better understanding of the cold war; of the organization, resources, and methods used by the enemy to accomplish his aims; and of the strengths and weaknesses of the Communist World and Free World" (Introduction, p. vi). It consists of five lessons: The Communist Threat; The Soviet Nonmilitary Front; The Soviet Military Front: Doctrine and Organization; The Communist World: Strengths and Weaknesses… more
Date: July 1960
Creator: Detachment 1
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Command Study 4. Elements of Aerospace Warfare

Description: This book is the student text for a training course "designed to acquaint inactive duty Air Force Reserve officers with the basic elements and fundamentals that contribute to the current capability of the United States Air Force to carry out its mission" (Preface, p. v). It consists of six chapters: Target Considerations; United States Air Force: Weapons; United States Air Force Manned Delivery Vehicles; United States Air Force Unmanned Delivery Vehicles; United States Air Force Bases, Personne… more
Date: October 1960
Creator: Detachment 1
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[News Script: Missiles]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of secretary of Defense has announced that the Russians have successfully tested their MIRV missile design which allows independent targeting for multiple warhead missiles.
Date: August 17, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1949]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner commending the arrangements for a complimentary dinner by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents of the University of Texas. He highlights the contributions of Judge Dudley K. Woodward, Jr., an alumnus recognized for his legal and educational achievements, and President T. S. Painter, noted for his zoological research and leadership. Leake expresses confidence in the satisfactory nature of the event and appreciates the efforts t… more
Date: December 1, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Jim and Libbie Kempner, November 1, 1962]

Description: Letter from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Jim and Libbie Kempner discussing tensions between the United States, Russia, and Cuba with Kempner expressing his belief that none of the countries will risk being attacked with atomic weapons. The Kempners end the letter by discussing a dinner they were invited to and informing Libbie that her grandmother will be mailing her a book soon.
Date: November 1, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta Leonora Blum
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Air Intelligence Training Bulletin, Volume 16, Number 1, January-June 1964

Description: Monthly publication of the Continental Air Command containing articles of interest to intelligence officers in the Air Force Reserve. This issue includes articles on Rumania, China, Brazil, Asian Economies, The Colombo Plan, and the Soviet army.
Date: January 1964
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces. Air Defense Command.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Course 2, Volume 1C. Two Worlds in Conflict

Description: This booklet is the Course 2, Volume 1, Part C issue of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the history and spread of the concept of democracy, especially as it pertains to 'American democracy" in comparison to communist ideologies. The book contains a blank exam on the material in the back..
Date: January 1960
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Current Study 11, Chapter 1. The Sino-Soviet Dispute

Description: This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter discusses the conflict between China and the Soviet Union and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Command Study 12, Chapter 1. Basic Military Doctrine: Soviet Union and Communist China

Description: This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the military strength of communist countries. This chapter discusses the military doctrine of both the Soviet Union and China and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: unknown
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Letter of Liberty]

Description: Newspaper clipping noting that the request for American newspapers by a Greek newspaper agency is a sign of freedom in postwar Europe. The clipping acknowledges that there are several European countries occupied by communist Russia.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran
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