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[Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser, April 30, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser, April 30, 1943]

Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser offering Claiborne's assistance in helping Plosser through his trial.
Date: April 30, 1943
Creator: Claiborne, Harry C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 27, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 27, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing graduation from primary flight training, visiting Dallas with a Phil (Kafka?), and the transition to basic flight training.
Date: April 27, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, his new address, and his friends.
Date: April 23, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 22, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flight training, barracks life, students failing for minor medical problems, and a picnic.
Date: April 22, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 22, 1943]

Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser requesting a letter of recommendation from Plosser.
Date: April 22, 1943
Creator: Greaves, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Connally to W.R. Ely - April 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Connally to W.R. Ely - April 20, 1943]

Letter written to W.R. Ely from Tom Connally , concerning Kade Legett's application for employment.
Date: April 20, 1943
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943]

Letter from H. M. Renaud of the British Air Commission to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince and R. E. Olin of Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the acknowledgement of Plosser-Prince Air Academy's Check No. 2137 for $10,000.
Date: April 19, 1943
Creator: Renaud, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 17, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances discussing military and civilian check flights, drilling to prepare for a visit from newsreel cameras, needing a new car, friends and correspondence, and starting basic flight training. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 17, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943]

Letter written to Tom Connally from William C. Hull regarding a letter written to W.R. Ely about Kade Legett.
Date: April 17, 1943
Creator: Hull, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to W.R. Ely - April 17. 1943] (open access)

[Letter from William C. Hull to W.R. Ely - April 17. 1943]

Letter written to W.R. Ely from William C. Hull, regarding Kade Legett's desire to work for the federal government. Included is an envelope addressed to Mr. Kade Legett in Abilene, Texas from Ely and Ely Lawyers.
Date: April 17, 1943
Creator: Hull, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the British Air Academy enclosing a $10,000 check to be paid towards Plosser-Prince Air Academy's debt to the British Air Commission.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from William R. Bond, April 14, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from William R. Bond, April 14, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from William R. Bond regarding local opposition to House Bill 261 which would effect worker's compensation.
Date: April 14, 1943
Creator: Bond, William R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters from them, a visit from Phil Kafka, transitioning from primary to basic flight training, flying, discipline and routine, finishing the course faster than male cadets, washouts, weather, and her health. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943 (open access)

[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943

Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser discussing personal business.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Greaves, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. C. Eakins regarding his feelings on House Bill 261, the Workers Compensation Bill, and the struggle to secure claims for work accidents.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Eakins, W. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 10, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing new flight students, finishing certain phases of flight training, graduation, schedule and sleep, needing a bathing suit, and a lack of things to do in Sweetwater.
Date: April 10, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W.R. Ely - April 7, 1943] (open access)

[Letter to W.R. Ely - April 7, 1943]

Letter written to W.R. Ely about the legal case of Mr. Kade Legett.
Date: April 7, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester R. Klown to Mary Ruth Rance, April 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Chester R. Klown to Mary Ruth Rance, April 6, 1943]

Letter from Chester R. Klown to Mary Ruth Rance discussing the details of her application to the Women's Flying Training Program, explaining her reporting requirements and salary information.
Date: April 6, 1943
Creator: Klown, Chester R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 6, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying in hot weather, sunburns, her hectic schedule, a measles outbreak, news about friends, check flights and washouts, and needing clothes shipped. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary and the back of a graded physics quiz.
Date: April 6, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, April 6, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, April 6, 1943]

Telegram from General B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing how to submit tuition invoices for women pilots attending the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: April 6, 1943
Creator: Meyers, B. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943]

Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the termination of the contract between them and the War Department, effective April 3, 1943.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Snyder, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Olin to the Defense Plant Corporation discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation discussing previous correspondence received April 3, 1943, informing the Defense Plant Corporation that they need more information in order to protect their legal rights moving forward in the termination of their contract.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nelson A. Rockefeller to Tom Connally - April 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Nelson A. Rockefeller to Tom Connally - April 3, 1943]

Letter written to Senator Tom Connally from Nelson A Rockefeller, Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs in the Office for Emergency Management. The letter speaks of an employment application for Kade Legett, and instructs that the application be send to Mr. J.A. Bush.
Date: April 3, 1943
Creator: Rockefeller, Nelson A.
System: The Portal to Texas History