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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, November 21, 1942]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing a box of knives from him, her husband Dick and taxes, getting brunch, taking an intelligence test, a football game, and uniforms.
Date:
November 21, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a Life Magazine article on Guam, bonds and finances, the end of hostilities with Japan, a visit from an admiral, a friend trying to get in touch, withdrawal of Marines, recent work, indoor flooding, sewing panties from cloth maps, running a "bulletin board of the air," swimming, and her friend Phyllis. Typed on Red Cross stationary.
Date:
August 21, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 21, 1943?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her family discussing getting out of sick bay, being in charge of other student pilots, liberty, a visit from Phil Kafka(?), and wash-outs.
Date:
1943-03-21?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for flying orders and difficulty getting a plane to fly, her uniform and needing clothing items from the recipient, attending a pass-in-review, her friend Bobby and missing a chance to meet with someone, and the P-51. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson MS) stationary.
Date:
May 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 21, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, mailed courtesy of Mrs. C. C. Willis, discussing her last flight as a WASP and the end of the program, packages, Christmas, and changing her name back to Yerkes from Colby with the Civil Service.
Date:
December 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 21, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her typewriter, flying, money, needing more planes, liberty, and her schedule.
Date:
June 21, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying the P-51 and P-47, an uncle's passing, being grounded, playing Bridge, and letters.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 21, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing finishing flight classes on engines and meteorology, transitioning from the T-6 to the AT-17, Jackie Cochran and merging the WAFS with WFTD (which would eventually happen and form WASP), a photographer, and receiving a "Pilots Information File."
Date:
July 21, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing orders to ferry a plane from Colorado Springs, getting a train there, and recent correspondence. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
Date:
February 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, December 21, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent correspondence, the difficulty of coming home for Christmas and trying to decide whether to try, and news about her friends Bobby and Marion. Written on Red Cross stationary.
Date:
December 21, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jennings Randolph, May 21, 1977]
Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Honorable Senator Jennings Randolph thanking him for considering the militarization of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (U.S) and kindly requesting recognition for the organization's efforts.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable John A. Durkin, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Honorable John A. Durkin discussing the importance of recognizing their organizations role as the first women to fly military aircraft for the United States of America.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to The U.S. House of Representatives, September 21, 1981]
Letter from Rosa C. Creger to the U.S. House of Representatives discussing the obstacles faced by some members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots Organization (U.S.) due to a lack of timely militarization.
Date:
September 21, 1981
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942]
Copy of a letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, discussing a previous letter wherein Plosser listed several unapproved changes to the construction of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Coombs writes to remind Plosser of the proper procedure to seek approval of major construction changes from the War Department.
Date:
July 21, 1942
Creator:
Coombs, J. Wendell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gareth L. Pawlowski to Charlyne, Aug. 21, 1989]
Letter from Gareth L. Pawlowski to Charlyne (Creger?) discussing interviewing WASP and purchasing memorabilia for Pawlowski's writing material, as well as suggesting journal and magazine articles that feature WASP stories.
Date:
August 21, 1989
Creator:
Pawlowski, Gareth L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer K. Taylor to Governor Ann Richards, September 21, 1992]
Letter from Homer K. Taylor to Governor Ann Richards inviting Richards to attend a WASP Commemoration ceremony in Sweetwater.
Date:
September 21, 1992
Creator:
Taylor, Homer K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon, March 21, 1944]
Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on passing her exams, discussing the weather, and his friend.
Date:
March 21, 1944
Creator:
Stevens, Howard E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 21, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, past travels, Mickey's job, and briefly mentioning his own.
Date:
June 21, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on her completion of training, discussing past correspondence, aviation, and dealing with trainees.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Finley to Rigdon Edwards, December 21, 1995]
Letter from Ethel Finley to Rigdon Edwards informing him that she will be making cookies from his pecans and dates, discussing the future reunion, and wishing happy holidays.
Date:
December 21, 1995
Creator:
Finley, Ethel M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvah Densmore to the Surgeon General, October 21, 1960]
Letter from Alvah Densmore to the Surgeon General discussing possible ways to prepare for and enact civil defense in the event of a thermonuclear, chemical, or biological attack on the country.
Date:
October 21, 1960
Creator:
Densmore, Alvah N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History