[PFC Burdzy with Tank]

Photograph of P.F.C. Burdzy standing alongside an M-5 tank while on maneuvers in Tennessee. A handwritten note on the photo reads: "P.F.C. Burdzy, Florence, TN. New M5 light tank".
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers by Tent]

Photograph of Alfred Rhoades and Alfred Roy Tyler standing by a tent while on maneuvers in Tennessee. Another unidentified man kneels in front of the tent. Vehicles and people are visible amid the trees in the background.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]

Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier and Tent]

Photograph of a soldier sitting on a helmet on the ground outside of a small tent, with his jacket hanging on a tree branch. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Maneuvers - September 1943 Tennessee. This is a pup tent with a sun porch."
Date: September 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Peay Normal School]

Postcard of the buildings of Austin Peay Normal School in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear sis - From Fred's card I received you are under the weather a bit but by now no doubt out again. Last nite Crews and I were in Nashville - therefore no letters. He is officer of the day from Sat. noon to Sun. noon this week therefore we won't be going anywhere I guess. It has been unusually cool here all week. Everything is well. Woodie."
Date: September 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 20, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flyers being grounded by a hurricane, new pilot suits and uniforms, commercial licenses, her typewriter, and her car. Typed on Hotel Andrew Jackson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date: September 20, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 14, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her uniform and clothing, a check ride, a Red Cross canteen, vaccinations, news from home, and seeing "The More the Merrier." Typed on Hotel Andrew Johnson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date: September 14, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, September 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, September 24, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters, clothes, news from home, flying, and her friend Marion. Typed on Hotel Andrew Johnson (Knoxville) stationary.
Date: September 24, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History