Phoenix AYLUS continues to transcribe historical documents from the National Archives. Volunteers Wenting and Yongfeng Chen transcribed a total of 64 documents.
Yongfeng Chen completed 37 documents: Cable Number 1019, General Headquarters, A. E. F., 29 April 1918 page 1, pg. 2, and 3, Cable Number 1299, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 14 June 1918, Cable Number 2758, General Headquarters, A.E.F.,France, 14 June 1919, Cable Number 625, General Headquarters, A.E.F, 21 February 1918 pg 1 and pg. 2, Cable Number 2795, General Headquarters, A. E. F., France, 28 June 1919 pg 1, Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 page 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 46, 47, and 48.
“I did Cable Number 1019, General Headquarters, A. E. F., 29 April 1918 pages 1, 2 and 3. I learned that recommendations for soldier’s promotion were rejected in the letters.”
“I did Cable Number 1299, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 14 June 1918. I learned that important people from France thanked us for aiding their country.”
“I also did Cable Number 2758, General Headquarters, A.E.F.,France, 14 June 1919. I learned that the Distinguished Service Medals were awarded to both American and Allied soldiers.”
“I did Cable Number 625, General Headquarters, A.E.F, 21 February 1918 pages 1 and 2. I learned that Captain Smithers uses Farmers Loan and Trust Company in case of an emergency.”
“I did Cable Number 2795, General Headquarters, A. E. F., France, 28 June 1919 page 1. I learned that this was a dismissal letter. ”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14. I learned that the DPC is the Defense Planning Committee and they sent letters informing of bills and payments.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 page 15, 16, and 18. I learned that the Bureau of Aeronautics were working with the Defense Plant Corporation.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 pg 21, 23, 24. I learned that a power plant back then cost about $500,000.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 pg 21, 23, 24. I learned that a power plant back then cost about $500,000.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 page 30, 31, 32, 33. I learned that the execution of the Agreement Amending Agreement of Lease happened on April 12, 1943.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 pages 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 46.”
“I did Volume 29: Part 2; April 17-30, 1943 pg 47 and 48. I learned that they used multiple construction and finance companies.”
Wenting Chen completed 27 documents: Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 page 47, 48, 49, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94, 102, 89, and 107.
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg47. I learned that Hans A. Klagsbrunn is the Executive Vice President.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg48. I learned that Robert P. Patterson is the Secretary of War.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg49. I learned that the letter that was written was sent to Washington.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg65. I learned that the Corporation and International Minerals & Chemical Corporation is part of Chicago, Illinois.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg66. I learned that the Corporation an Agreement of Lease is called Agreement and the Corporation and LEDERLE LABORATORIES, INC., NEW YORK, NEW YORK is called Lease.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg.68. I learned that the Board amended the Corporation’s action on January 16, 1942. ”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg.69. I learned that the prices have been increasing.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg.70. I learned that the General Insulated Wire Works Inc. Providence joined the Company.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg71. I learned that DPC stands for Defense Plant Corporation.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg72. I learned that W. F. Volandt approved the recommendation.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg73. I learned that the assistant secretary of war approved the massage.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg74. I learned that the Defense Plant Corporation is in Washington D. C.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg75. I learned that L/ H/ Campbell Jr. is the Major General Chief of Ordnance.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg77. I learned that the Corporation has entered into Agreements Amending Agreement of Lease with Lessee on May 11, 1943.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg78. I learned that the Agreement Amending Agreement of Lease has been duly authorized and/or ratified by Lessee.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg79. I learned that the contract has entered the Brown-Lane Company.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg80. I learned that the DPC has entered the Reichhold Chemicals Inc. in Detroit, Michigan.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg86. I learned everyone in the meeting and what their occupation in the Defense Plant Corporation.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg87. I learned that the General Cable Corporation is in New York.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg88 . I learned that this letter was sent to Toledo, Ohio.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg91. I learned that Wenatchee Alloys, Inc, is in Wenatchee, Washington and Olin Corporation is in Tacoma, Washington.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg92. I learned that they put Mr. E. Z. Morgan as the Assistant Plant Engineer and he can earn $500 dollars per month.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg93. I learned that the Warner Company is in Devault, Pennsylvania. ”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg94. I learned that they put Mr. John Luther Fox as the General Foreman of the Garage.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg102. I learned that their Corporation is starting a collaboration with Columbia.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg89. I learned that International Mineral & Chemical Corporation is in Austin, Texas & Carlsbad, N.M.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg107. I learned that if you want to make a deed you would either write a statement to the Chief Engineer or an Assistant Chief Engineer of this Corporation or to the Agency Counsel and they see if the deed if acceptable and useful.”