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[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 31, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence and her new job.
Date:
August 31, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, August 30, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters from her and her father, packages, info about Phil Kafka (?), not being able to fly and needing to take check rides, medical clearance, and some family news.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, August 30, 1943]
Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker discussing the requirements for applying to the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program .
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James J. Utitz to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 30, 1943]
Letter from James J. Utitz to Honorable W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction about the newspaper clipping which included a photograph of Mr. Bryan.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Utitz, James J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]
Memo from Thomas J. Johnson explaining the Executive for WASP organization along with information for Squadrons, Squadron leaders and executives.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Johnson, Thomas J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thomas J. Johnson, August 30, 1943]
Memo from Thomas J. Johnson discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots training policy.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Johnson, Thomas J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 29, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her squadron commander, classes, a gas mask demonstration, a talk with a Navy pilot, uniforms, and recent correspondence.
Date:
August 29, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Harris to Charles A. Prince, August 28, 1943]
Letter from P. Harris to Charles A. Prince discussing the completion of Bills of Sale for the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date:
August 28, 1943
Creator:
Harris, P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody, August 23, 1943]
Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody discussing an alleged Bill of Sale from the "Dallas Agency."
Date:
August 23, 1943
Creator:
Prince, Charles A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
Date:
August 23, 1943
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about watching her grow up, aviation, working in the Army, when his birthday is, the ship he operates, the origin of its name, a picture that was taken of him being served coffee and doughnuts, and other experiences.
Date:
August 23, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing transferring from Avenger Field to Love Field, getting uniform items, paperwork, and her car. Written on the back of a 5th Ferrying Group "photographic badge" request form.
Date:
August 21, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Defense Plant Corporation to Charles A. Prince, August 21, 1943]
Letter from Defense Plant Corporation to Charles A. Prince discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date:
August 21, 1943
Creator:
Defense Plant Corporation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon asking how things are back at home and discussing work in the Army.
Date:
August 20, 1943
Creator:
Kuenning, Thomas E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing her trip from Jacksonville to Dallas. Written on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary.
Date:
1943-08-18?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 18, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about his brother, father, dental treatment he received, aviation, poetry about the state of Texas, and friends.
Date:
August 18, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas, Texas, dated August 17, 1943. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell. "It is most gratifying to receive congratulations from one's friends".
Date:
August 17, 1943
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, August 16, 1945]
Letter from McDonad Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking Mr. Bryan for the clipping he sent and sharing his thoughts about it.
Date:
August 16, 1943
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a repaired fountain pen, seeing a friend, orders and transfers, moving out of quarters, and a book. Typed on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date:
1943-08-15?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 14, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing recent events since his previous letter.
Date:
August 14, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 12, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing riding on an airliner, her divorce and related legal proceedings, including changing her name from Colby back to Yerkes, and news about friends. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1943]
A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated August 12, 1943. Rather expresses to Carswell his appreciation of having been permitted to serve him, and advises that Carswell's term of office terminates at the Department War Conference.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 10, 1943]
Letter from Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon discussing his marital status.
Date:
August 10, 1943
Creator:
Kuenning, Thomas E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History