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[Memo from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Dixon, September 2, 1944]
Memo from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Dixon assuring her that they will work with the American Cancer Society.
Date:
September 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, June 1, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a circular letter from Judge Dancy discussing funding for an end to the division of the Rio Grande River with Mexico and asking if Daniel finds the letter to then send it to Kempner. The letter also explains Kempner having to travel back to New York after returning to attend a sugar committee meeting.
Date:
June 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, May 17, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances discussing issues with supplies of P-51s for graduating fighter pilots, skipping ground school classes, gifts, her mother's health, her friend Bobby, marriages, applying to join the British ferry command, and rumors about cancellation of the WASP program. Typed on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.
Date:
May 17, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 9, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing Easter, attending a dance with her friend Bobby Willis, pursuit school washouts and qualifying to fly pursuit planes, horse riding, other WASPs, bills, the next pursuit school class, and trying to arrange a meeting with a friend. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for flying orders and difficulty getting a plane to fly, her uniform and needing clothing items from the recipient, attending a pass-in-review, her friend Bobby and missing a chance to meet with someone, and the P-51. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson MS) stationary.
Date:
May 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 26, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing check flights and being transferred to Brownsville.
Date:
March 26, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 20, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing check flights and getting her instrument rating at Army Air Force pursuit school. Typed on Friendly Hotels stationary.
Date:
February 20, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying the P-51 and P-47, an uncle's passing, being grounded, playing Bridge, and letters.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her arrival in Brownsville for pursuit training, barracks life, the training schedule, and packages. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 12, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her frustration with pursuit school, new socks, and some news about friends. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
February 12, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing news about her uncle's health, her busy schedule, pursuit school, exercise, getting ready to fly the P-47, recent correspondence, future plans, and food. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 5, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling, getting camellias from the letter's recipient, flight schools, staying in Texas, and her future station. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
Date:
1944-03-05?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 18, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing news from home, being grounded by weather, recreating, a brief flight in a P-51, Officer Training School, and living arrangements. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
April 18, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove, March 17, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove requesting an order of onions after already doing so in a previous letter.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove, March 10, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove requesting Bermuda onions, or any that are available if those are not, and that the bill and crate are sent to Kempner.
Date:
March 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, February 8, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing their recent trip, check flights, further training and pursuit school (for flying fighters), and recent flying. Written on Hotel Heidelberg stationary.
Date:
February 8, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel w. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, October 30, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis requesting an order to be sent to Henri Soulet.
Date:
October 30, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel w. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, March 14, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis inquiring about a recent order.
Date:
March 14, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner, December 15, 1944]
Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner discussing shipments of orders.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Pittman and Davis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner, March 16, 1944]
Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner explaining the progress of work requested.
Date:
March 16, 1944
Creator:
Pittman and Davis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, January 18, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis enclosing a check to cover a bill.
Date:
January 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Grove to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1944]
Handwritten letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove discussing importing onions from Mexico as there are none available for sale in any stores in San Benito. He states that he will send Kempner as many onions as are allowed through customs on April 17, 1944. Grove also says that it will be another 10 days before onions are harvested and that most will be diverted to the black market.
Date:
April 15, 1944
Creator:
Grove, E. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W.. Kempner to E. W. Grove, March 17, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. W. Grove discussing a shipment of onions. Included on the letter is a handwritten reply signed "Grove" stating that all of the onions that could get past customs had been sent, along with butter that he hopes did not spoil, at no charge.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, February 22, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis ordering and paying for a shipment.
Date:
February 22, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History