A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing problems with bad weather and flying, seeing a friend, recent correspondence, and where she had recently flown. Written on United Air Lines stationary.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on American Airlines stationary discussing her visit to Newark and a trip to Dallas via Buffalo and Chicago.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.

Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson discussing the request to recruit Christenson into the WASP program.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2316" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of another train is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Chicago, Ill. Sept. 1946 (ex T&P #557)."

Magazine clipping of a brief item discussing the cover subject of Life Magazine's July 19, 1943 issue. It includes details about WASP trainee Shirley Slade and where readers can learn more about "girl pilots" (line 10).

Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring something that will kill them instead of me. Say hello to Jiggs for me. Love Ruthie."