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[Telegram from Helen Shaw to Gayle Snell, August 4, 1944]
Telegram sent to Gayle Snell by Helen Shaw, ordering Snell to return to duty at Avenger Field.
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Shaw, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP veteran speaking at event
Photograph of a WASP veteran speaking on stage at a 50th anniversary event. Behind her on the wall is a large "50" and a reproduction of the WASP mascot "Fifinella." Several other people sit at the head table on either side of the podium and more people are visible on the ground floor.
Date:
August 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Gayle Snell from Helen Shaw, 1944?]
Telegram from Helen Shaw to Gayle Snell requesting Snell return to Sweetwater.
Date:
1944-08?
Creator:
Shaw, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a repaired fountain pen, seeing a friend, orders and transfers, moving out of quarters, and a book. Typed on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date:
1943-08-15?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing transferring from Avenger Field to Love Field, getting uniform items, paperwork, and her car. Written on the back of a 5th Ferrying Group "photographic badge" request form.
Date:
August 21, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986]
Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs enclosing a copy of a letter from Don Smith (not included) and discussing some recent flying and Fuchs' time as a WASP instructor.
Date:
August 8, 1986
Creator:
Roberson, H. L. (Button)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 5, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing seeing a movie, extreme heat, meeting a group of bombardiers, borrowing shoes, pay, and flight training graduation.
Date:
August 5, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 3, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her request to be stationed in Dallas instead of Wilmington, possibilities for visiting home, graduation of her class at Avenger Field and the climate in Sweetwater, her classmates' assignments, and other related news.
Date:
August 3, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, August 27, 1980]
Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, president of "WASP, WWII" (the Order of Fifinella) discussing Jacqueline Cochran's passing and memorial service, convention agendas, ballot results, proposed changes to the group's organization, election of national officers, the roster, and the newsletter. Documents pertaining to each are enclosed.
Date:
August 27, 1980
Creator:
Roberts, Lillian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, August 30, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters from her and her father, packages, info about Phil Kafka (?), not being able to fly and needing to take check rides, medical clearance, and some family news.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben N. Roberts to Cornelia Yerkes, August 5, 1943]
Letter from mayor Ben N. Roberts of Sweetwater, TX, to Cornelia Yerkes on the occasion of her pinning as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
August 5, 1943
Creator:
Roberts, Ben N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History