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[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]
Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date:
November 19, 2002
Creator:
Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Heather Foster to Eleanor Brown, October 9, 2002]
Letter from Heather Foster to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction of the Oklahoma WASP to the Kirkpatrick Science Air and Space Museum and offering her a medal.
Date:
October 9, 2002
Creator:
Foster, Heather
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Magruder, Iola V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harl Pinkard to Rigdon Edwards, Febraury 22, 1994]
Letter from Harl to Rigdon discussing the building of a monument.
Date:
February 22, 1994
Creator:
Pinkard, Harl W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards, July 30, 1989]
Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards discussing Avenger Field and the upcoming 50th WASP Anniversary, memorial, and the Women's Military Aviators Association meeting in Washington, D. C.
Date:
July 30, 1989
Creator:
Atkeison, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Frances thanking them for the invitation to hold their 50th birthday reunion in Sweetwater, Texas in 1992 and potentially building a memorial wall for WASP. Included are other papers that give information about the history of WASP and specific members.
Date:
June 24, 1989
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1988]
Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards asking for his remembrances from his time as an instructor for the WASP at Avenger Field for his research.
Date:
October 25, 1988
Creator:
Kelly, Leo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards, June 1, 1987]
Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for offering to pay for the WASP folders, expressing her gratitude for hospitality provided by Sweetwater, and offering hospitality if he travels through Oklahoma City.
Date:
June 1, 1987
Creator:
Riddle, Betty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 2, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded by bad weather, books, catching a ride to an airfield, getting a hotel room, exploring Oklahoma City (?), travel plans, and getting a birthday gift for her father. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
Date:
1944-10-02?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a phone call with a friend, flying a P-40, meeting with a Rev. Johnson, papers, and traveling. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-18?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 23, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, ferrying a P-51 to Newark, being grounded by poor weather, politics affecting the WASP, and the possibility of Army Air Force commissions. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
Date:
May 23, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for orders, flying from Dallas to Tulsa, shopping, Oklahoma, Bishop's Restaurant, a friend who ferries B-17s, travel plans, and preparing for pursuit school.
Date:
March 14, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Wichita, being grounded by a snowstorm, picking up Cessnas for delivery, trying to find a Parker 51 pen, food, and recent correspondence. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
December 31, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her repaired typewriter, sleeping on a flight, delaying a ferrying flight because a ground crew member stepped through the wing, friends, the B-24, and a AT-6 check flight. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly.
Date:
July 3, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about flying alone, friends and family, and how much he misses her.
Date:
June 15, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly and anticipation of becoming an upperclassman.
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History