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[Card from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, June 17, 1943]
A father's day card from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing clothing, a visit from aviator Nancy Love, the Women Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, and her future. The card features a cartoon of a girl saying "I may not be no mental whizz, but dad, I know what day this is!"
Date:
June 17, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about WASP members receiving new uniforms, and includes a description of WASP members' current duties. The article is surrounded by another article and several advertisements, including one for Mission Garden Tea. At the top of the photocopy, the date of the article and newspaper name (The New York Times) are handwritten.
Date:
November 17, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: W.A.S.P. sisters in the sky]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there are advertisements for a television and gift certificates, as well as an article about lambada dancing.
Date:
March 17, 1990
Creator:
McDaniel, Niki Frances
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Pick Spa for 34th Reunion"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the women who served in the WASP program, Jackie Cochran, and their upcoming reunion in Hot Springs.
Date:
October 17, 1976
Creator:
Gassaway, Melinda
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to the Graduate statue. There are advertisements for Lowe's hardware store on the back of the clipping.
Date:
August 17, 2006
Creator:
Clough, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to The Graduate statue. There are advertisements on the back of the clipping.
Date:
August 17, 2006
Creator:
Clough, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dedication of Marker
Program from a dedication of the men in Co. E 142nd Infantry 36th Division, names of the men in the company are listed throughout the pages; pages 4 and 5 contain a description of the events that took place during the ceremony. The final page has a black and white image of the memorial that was created in their honor.
Date:
May 17, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 17, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing leaving sick bay, flight training, recent correspondence, pay, her weight, and classmates.
Date:
March 17, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, August 17, 1989]
Letter from Doris Brinker Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing financial troubles that have come with attempting to publish an advertisement. She also asks her to ask Mr. Harris if he is interested in donating.
Date:
August 17, 1989
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1986]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards asking what kind of case is needed for the WASP model and suggesting that he and his wife should visit her soon.
Date:
October 17, 1986
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lois Nash to Mr. Nick A. Hill, December 17, 1943]
Letter from Lois Nash to Mr. Nick A. Hill containing an invitation to the 43-W-8 graduation in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
December 17, 1943
Creator:
Nash, Lois
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Charles R. Griggs, April 17, 1945]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to their son Captain Charles R. Griggs of the 49th Armored Infantry Battalion. The letter mostly talks about the death of their grandfather who died suddenly, Mr. Griggs had been away in Big Spring as it happened. The rest of the letter talks about the grandfather's dislike for smoking and drinking; finally Mrs. Griggs says that they pray for her son's safety as well as the rest of the boys.
Date:
April 17, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1993]
Letter from Ola Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the rubbings, discussing recent tragic events in Betty Jo Streff's life, who was a former classmate of hers, and an issue that arose in the rubbings.
Date:
October 17, 1993
Creator:
Rexroat, Ola M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Committee Meeting, September 17, 1992]
Minutes for the WASP committee meeting including information on fundraising, the group's planned San Antonio trip, and updates from Rig Edwards and Anne Atkeison.
Date:
September 17, 1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1930
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 17, 1930
Creator:
Boyles, C. S., Jr.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 17, 1930
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
July 17, 1930
Creator:
Boyles, C. S., Jr.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 1932
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 17, 1932
Creator:
Boyles, C. S., Jr.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1933
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 17, 1933
Creator:
Boyles, C. S., Jr.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1935
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 17, 1935
Creator:
Green, Charles
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 17, 1937
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 17, 1937
Creator:
Green, Charles
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 1942
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 17, 1942
Creator:
Cooke, Robert W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 1942
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 17, 1942
Creator:
Cooke, Robert W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Nolan County News (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 1949
Weekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History