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[Entering New York Harbor]
Photograph of three ships entering New York Harbor. The ship in the foreground is decked out with streamers and banners, one of which reads: "Welcome Home - Well Done", and a band is visible on the ship's deck.
Date:
October 10, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ship in New York Harbor]
Photograph of a ship in a large body of water, with some smaller boats nearby. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Ships in New York harbor."
Date:
October 10, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Staten Island Pier]
Photograph of the piers of Staten Island, seen from an approaching ship. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Coming into pier at Staten Island, N.Y."
Date:
October 10, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Soldier Standing with a Civilian Woman in NYC]
Photograph of a soldier named John standing with a civilian woman named Betty. They are standing by Avenue 59th Street in New York City.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gasoline Ration Coupon #1]
B level coupon ration for gasoline written out in the 1945's while Suzette lived in New York. Found inside [Pilots Flight Operating Instructions] ark:/67531/metapth873945.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gasoline Ration Coupon #2]
B level coupon ration for gasoline that was torn in half written out in the 1945's while Suzette lived in New York. Found inside [Pilots Flight Operating Instructions] ark:/67531/metapth873945.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 12, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his alcohol allergy, dining in Waco, a recent trip he went on, an encounter with his cousin, and recent experiences in the military.
Date:
September 12, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew, September 25, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Michael discussing aviation, Mickey's struggles, his job, and his adjustment to civilian life.
Date:
September 25, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 18, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, difficulties he has been having at work, aviation, and the medical department at his job.
Date:
September 18, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, January 7, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his stay in New York, progress on the dictionary he is working on, aviation, the Army dentist, and his hygiene.
Date:
January 7, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 9, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing his job, health problems that a sergeant had been experiencing, interactions with the Turkish, and plays he had recently attended.
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 8, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy he is in New York, her job near Greensboro, North Carolina, potential travel, and wishing her a happy Valentine's Day.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 22, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy his life in New York has been, a recent trip to Boston to visit friends and family, another trip to Morristown, New Jersey to visit another friend, aviation, and how he got his job.
Date:
May 22, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her job, aviation, and travel.
Date:
March 15, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 5, 1945]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent travels and attempting to find a place to work following the disbandment of the WASP. The postcard features a color image of several civilians and servicemen departing an American Airlines aircraft.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 4, 1945]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent correspondence and getting a job with the Red Cross. The postcard features an image of clouds from an airliner window, flanked by curtains.
Date:
January 4, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 16, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing a recent visit to New York with her brother Francis in the days following Franklin D. Roosevelt's death (April 12, 1945). Typed on Hotel Annapolis (Washington) stationary.
Date:
April 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 3, 1945]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing preparing for her interview with the Red Cross and visiting the Russian embassy. The postcard features an image of a silver DC-3 with red trim in flight.
Date:
January 3, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of a WASP]
Newspaper clippings of the article, "The Return of a WASP" which discusses the homecoming of Twila Edwards after her time as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. She shares the difficulties she has looking for civilian pilot positions and the challenges she's faced due to WASPs not being a military service. The article includes several photos of Twila Edwards.
Date:
April 15, 1945
Creator:
Boulkind, Mae & Ruohomaa, Kosti
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History