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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, most likely addressed to her parents, written on Hotel St. Francis (New Orleans) stationary as she rode a train to Washington D.C. discussing her ride, her time visiting home and that she left some things there, and her hope for a job with the Red Cross.
Date:
1945-04-01?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her arrival in Brownsville for pursuit training, barracks life, the training schedule, and packages. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being alone in the barracks, her training schedule, a visit from Jackie Cochran and related drill parade, a planned visit from General Hap Arnold, learning to fly basic trainers, not getting along with an instructor, recent correspondence, advantages of being the first class at Avenger Field, hope of getting Army commissions, the weather, bonds, and clothes. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
April 1, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History