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Gayle Snell Collection
24
Kafka Collection
17
Eleanor Brown Collection
15
Helen Snapp Collection
11
Charlyne Creger Collection
9
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
9
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
6
Prince Collection
5
Catherine Parker Collection
3
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
3
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[Woman Holding Drink]
Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a light-colored blouse and pants rolled up to her knees (and possibly dog tags around her neck) sitting and holding a hand of playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other; the picture is out of focus and somewhat blurry.
Date:
December 12, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy, January 12, 1942]
Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a recent dispatch order, Serial No. 102114, from The Bureau of Aeronautics to The Commandant, Eleventh Naval District.
Date:
January 12, 1942
Creator:
Plosser-Prince Air Academy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc., June 12, 1942 #1]
Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. discussing Davis' offer to buy listed equipment.
Date:
June 12, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Earle G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc., June 12, 1942 #2]
Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. discussing Davis' offer to buy listed equipment.
Date:
June 12, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Earle G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Ira L. Thomason, June 12, 1942]
Telegram from R. E. Olin to Ira L. Thomason discussing the need for immediate contact from Thomason in order to secure their bid on office furniture and automobiles.
Date:
June 12, 1942
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. W. Warren to Royal Air Force Commanding Officer, September 12, 1942]
Letter from S. W. Warren to the Royal Air Force Commanding Officer discussing how the R.A.F. Delegation can settle medical, dental, and hospital accounts through the appropriate channels. It references other correspondence from September 8, 1942 and June 15, 1942.
Date:
September 12, 1942
Creator:
Warren, S. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1942]
A water-damaged postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing driving around the Atlanta area looking for a place to live.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1942]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing finding a place to live and her new address and phone number.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 12, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her frustration with pursuit school, new socks, and some news about friends. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
February 12, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon, February 12, 1944]
Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon discussing difficulties he has been having in contacting her, aspirations to acquire a higher position, and asking her what her first name is.
Date:
February 12, 1944
Creator:
Stevens, Howard E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing a play, future interviews for the play, a skating rink, a recent encounter with another person, ships, aviation, and investment.
Date:
March 12, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Basic Training Squadron Portrait]
Photograph of a large group of male flight cadets, WASP, and instructors posed outdoors on an air field in front of a plane. Information printed across the bottom edge of the photo reads, "Basic Training SQDN. 2 Flights A&B Class 44-4 (12 April 1944) Randolph Field, Texas". Faded, unreadable signatures can be seen on the photo, and an address written on the back of the photo mat reads, "Creger 3048 Sandra Dr. Shreveport, La. 71119".
Date:
April 12, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History