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[Postcard from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, January 4, 1943]
Postcard from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the "Creeping J" and telling her to write back if she doesn't remember him.
Date:
January 4, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, October 11, 1986]
Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards about how tired she was when she got home from vacation and the hospitality she received when she was away.
Date:
October 11, 1986
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wings Over Sweetwater: The History of Avenger Field]
Paper written by Major Bennet B. Monde on the history of Avenger Field and Women Airforce Service Pilots. The paper has a cover page with an image of Texas and several air force wing logos, including the WASP, U.S. Air Force, and Royal Air Force.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Monde, Bennet B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Election Postcard Addressed to Rosa Charlyne Creger]
Postcard addressed to Rosa Charlyne Creger in Shreveport, Louisiana. A cartoon of WASP sitting and talking on the ground can be seen on the front and information about the WASP Board of Directors Election can be seen on the back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Vernon Strickland, Dec. 9, 1978]
Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Vernon Strickland discussing WASP military status recognition.
Date:
December 9, 1978
Creator:
Creger, Rosa C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Women in Uniform"]
Magazine clipping of an article about certain WASPs in their service.
Date:
October 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998]
Letter to Marty, possibly Marty Wyall, discussing how joyful and busy the writer's life has been in recent months in regards to reuniting with WASP members and retelling stories.
Date:
August 11, 1998
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State Group Supports Memorial]
Newspaper clipping of an article about funds being collected for building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
Date:
September 21, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Rosa Charlyne Creger]
WASP envelope with a Fifinella logo and "Reunion 78" printed in the top left corner, addressed to Rosa Charlyne Creger in Shreveport, Louisiana."Hot Springs has all the fun" can be seen printed in the bottom left corner.
Date:
1978?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Reunion Set]
Newspaper clipping of an article about certain WASPs planning to attend the 30th WASP anniversary and a brief history of the WASPs.
Date:
June 21, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Local Women Veterans to Attend Ceremony"]
Newspaper clipping about the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial for women's recognition in the armed forces.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
Date:
May 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Convention Reservation Ticket]
WASP Reunion reservation ticket and Velda Rose Tower brochure sent in an envelope to Charlyne Creger from J.R. Smith.
Date:
1976-10-22/1976-10-24
Creator:
Order of Fifinella
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 2, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Shreveport to Love Field, applying for pursuit training, flying basic trainers, mechanical issues, and recent correspondence. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.
Date:
February 2, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent experiences ferrying aircraft. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
1944-10-14?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 30, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing an old man annoyed by women pilots, the Piper Cub, visiting New Orleans and spending time with ex-combat pilots, food, planning to visit home, correspondence, and a cheap hotel.
Date:
January 30, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 27, 1944?]
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, getting a haircut, and flying into Shreveport, with a postscript mention of returning to Dallas the following day. Written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date:
November 3, 1943, 7:30 a.m.
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 15, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing visiting New Orleans. Written on Jung Hotel stationary.
Date:
1945-03-15?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing her trip from Jacksonville to Dallas. Written on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary.
Date:
1943-08-18?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 1, 1946?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans) stationary discussing visiting a friend in New Orleans.
Date:
1946-03-01?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing travelling from New Orleans to Houston and Dallas, and visiting and correspondence with friends. Written on White Plaza Hotels (Dallas) stationary.
Date:
1946-08-19?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History