Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991 (open access)

Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991

Newsletter of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial foundation. There is a small section about Charlyne Creger accepting the Forgotten Hero Award on behalf of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The issue contains an insert of an article from the Washington Post.
Date: April 5, 1991
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986] (open access)

[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]

Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date: April 5, 1986
Creator: Keefe, Lyda Dunham
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker] (open access)

[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]

Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing news about her uncle's health, her busy schedule, pursuit school, exercise, getting ready to fly the P-47, recent correspondence, future plans, and food. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions] (open access)

[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions]

Document entitled Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for army models AT-6C and AT-6D, navy model SNJ-5, and British models Harvard IIA and III. The booklet was intended to replace T. O. No. 01-60FE-1, dated June 25, 1942. The instructions are split into five sections: Description, Pilot Operating Instructions, Flight Operating Data, Emergency Operating Instructions, and Operational Equipment. There is also an appendix for terms and operating charts.
Date: April 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History