Frances Rohrer Sargent (open access)

Frances Rohrer Sargent

Information about WASP Frances Rohrer Sargent. Topics include her growing up, her stations while a WASP, and her life after the WASP disbanded. There is also a picture of Sargent about halfway down the page on the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ellis A. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, dated December 20, 1941. Ellis A. Fuller defines Americanism.
Date: December 20, 1941
Creator: Fuller, Ellis A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Delta Air Lines - November 20, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Delta Air Lines - November 20, 1958]

A letter addressed to Public Relations, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell expresses his appreciation for help in catching a flight advising that Miss McKool was the friendly and charming messenger doing this especial service. He requests they use the check to purchase candy or a rose for McKool noting that long ago, someone said "sell a loaf and buy a rose, for the soul too must be fed".
Date: November 20, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date: April 29, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.
Date: July 5, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Bacon to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. D. Bacon to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1953]

Letter from W. D. Bacon to Truett Latimer discussing his company's opposition to House Bill 560, which would limit officers or directors of the Texas Employers' Insurance Association serving as an officer or director of any other insurance company.
Date: April 13, 1953
Creator: Bacon, W. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date: August 27, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Still Flying High After 50 Years] (open access)

[Clipping: Still Flying High After 50 Years]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and their current whereabouts.
Date: 1995
Creator: Siler, Jennifer McGhee
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel'] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sharpless to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from S. L. Sharpless to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]

Letter from S. L. Sharpless to Truett Latimer saying he opposes House Bill 499 and would like Mr. Latimer's help in defeating it.
Date: March 22, 1955
Creator: Sharpless, S. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 1, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being snowed-in in Lincoln, NE, flying from there to Dallas in a P-51, a crate of oranges from the recipient, recent correspondence, ferrying more P-51s, her uniform, planning to visit with Jackie Cochran, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Typed on Sheraton Hotel stationary.
Date: December 1, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service] (open access)

[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service]

A handwritten timeline with details of Cornelia Yerkes' service as a WASP and Red Cross worker in World War II, with details on her training, duty stations, aircraft and routes flown, and some personal details.
Date: 2000~/2009~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1943]

Telegram sent to Cornelia Yerkes from Jacqueline Cochran discussing medical forms.
Date: February 5, 1943
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Personal Check:  From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958] (open access)

[Letter and Personal Check: From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.
Date: December 15, 1958
Creator: Sutton, John L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louie D. Newton, Pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, dated June 15, 1946. Newton expresses to Carswell his appreciation for the gracious letter of June 11th and asks that Carswell remember him in his prayers.
Date: June 15, 1946
Creator: Newton, Louie D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
Date: July 1, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
Date: August 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 20, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 20, 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Aitchison Topeka & Santa Fe stationary, discussing her trip to Wichita, visits with people in Dallas and Atlanta, traveling to Richmond, and her anxiety about having to fly over New York City.
Date: 1943-12-20?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Wichita to Atlanta, visiting with people there, flying to Richmond, and future plans. Written on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing money, transferring bank accounts from Atlanta to Sweetwater, passing a check flight, staying in sickbay, news from home, a student pilot's poetry, practicing stalls, sending mail, and nurses.
Date: 1943-02~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 28, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 28, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes typed on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary, discussing finances, a rumor that the WASPs will become proper Army officers, Army instructions, and life at her new base.
Date: 1943-08-28?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 3, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her request to be stationed in Dallas instead of Wilmington, possibilities for visiting home, graduation of her class at Avenger Field and the climate in Sweetwater, her classmates' assignments, and other related news.
Date: August 3, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 17, 1943] (open access)

[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