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[Postcard from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey Eleanor, January 13, 1943]
Postcard from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about aviation and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Date:
January 12, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Department Message Forms]
Seven blank War Department message forms.
Date:
March 12, 1943
Creator:
United States Department of War
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 12, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, a visit from Jackie Cochran and Army dignitaries, barracks life, an upcoming check ride, her friend Slim Bryant, and a new doctor.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Solo flight Checklist]
Check list of flying maneuvers for a solo flight filled out for Solange D'Hooghe, with six of the maneuvers checked off in blue pen.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 12, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing some pictures, finishing ground school and preparing to make cross-country trips, the AT-17, summer weather, and future basing.
Date:
July 12, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 12, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing friends, past correspondence, and photographs of her.
Date:
July 12, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Albuquerque (R-4) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
Aeronautical map of Albuquerque, New Mexico and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Announcement Gives Promise and Future of Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping of two articles from the Nolan County News. Both articles discuss the prospect of new housing for pilots in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 12, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing riding on an airliner, her divorce and related legal proceedings, including changing her name from Colby back to Yerkes, and news about friends. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]
Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date:
September 12, 1943
Creator:
Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 12, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about past correspondence, thanking her for her picture, informing her that he and his friends are still stationed in Africa, aviation, and being sent to rest camp.
Date:
September 12, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, November 12, 1943]
Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernan discussing photographs he wants to send her, recent travels, and wishing her a happy birthday.
Date:
November 12, 1943
Creator:
Thompson, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History