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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 28, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing letters and bonds, Christmas, meetings with airline officials and others about flying work for former WASPs, staying with her friend Bobby Willis' family, and other news. Typed on Memphis Red Cross Canteen stationary.
Date:
December 28, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]
A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Jones, Reagan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, December 25, 1944]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan sending him best wishes for the holiday season.
Date:
December 25, 1944
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 23, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing Christmas, correspondence, the end of the WASP, and trying to get transportation. Written on Red Cross stationary.
Date:
December 23, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul E. Cannon to Gayle M. Snell, December 22, 1944]
Letter from CAA inspector Paul E. Cannon to Gayle Snell regarding retaking her instrument rating flight test. Envelope is included.
Date:
December 22, 1944
Creator:
Cannon, Paul E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 21, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, mailed courtesy of Mrs. C. C. Willis, discussing her last flight as a WASP and the end of the program, packages, Christmas, and changing her name back to Yerkes from Colby with the Civil Service.
Date:
December 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan, December 21, 1944]
Letter from Malcom Black to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the postcard he sent and letting him know that he also received cards from their old friends from Texas A&M. Mr. Black also informs Mr. Black about his recent activities, provides a brief description of his family members and sends him season greetings.
Date:
December 21, 1944
Creator:
Black, Malcolm
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]
A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the request from Colonel John J. O'Reilly that Carswell contact Taylor County Local Board No. 2 regarding the mailing of DSS Forms 221 and 205. Fellbaum advises of an enclosed copy of the O'Reilly letter and requests that Carswell clarify this matter with them while in Abilene. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date:
December 21, 1944
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Lyle Orr to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from Edward Lyle Orr to Senator W. J. Bryan reminding him about the importance of their friendships and providing Mr. Bryan with reasons why he has not been able to visit Abilene. Mr. Orr also sends well wishes to Senator Bryan for the holiday season.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Orr, Edward Lyle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth K. Hughston to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from Elizabeth K. Hughston to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan sending them well wishes and a speedy recovery for Mr. Bryan.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Hughston, Elizabeth K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, reminding Mr. Bryan of how much of a great friend he is and sending him well wishes for the holidays.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Collins, V. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]
Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Barnwell, Marion P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker informing her that an honorable discharge will be issued to all Women Airforce Service Pilots. "Information Copy" is stamped onto the bottom right of the page.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Wolfe to Civilian Personnel Officer at Perrin Field, Dec. 16 1944]
Letter from June Wolfe to the civilian personnel officer at Perrin Field discussing checks and payment due.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Wolfe, June
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Mays, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Lomax, Ruby Terrill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and for being a great friend. The writer also apologizes to Mr. Bryan for not acknowledging receipt of the photos of the Old Class at Lebanon.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob E. Nowland to Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1944]
Letter from Brig. Gen. Bob Nowland, commander of the Ferrying Division, USAAF Air Transport Command, to WASP Cornelia Yerkes (addressed here by her former married name Colby), expressing appreciation for her service as a WASP.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Nowland, Bob E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944]
A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
O'Reilly, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 13, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying across the country and the coming end of the WASP program. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson, MS) stationary.
Date:
December 13, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Johnston to Gayle Snell, December 7, 1944]
Letter from 1st Lt. C. W. Johnston to WASP Gayle Snell requesting specific information about her flight hours and qualifications.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Johnston, C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Johnston to Gayle Snell, December 7, 1944]
Letter from 1st Lt. C. W. Johnston to WASP Gayle Snell requesting specific information about her CAA license number, address, and qualified aircraft.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Johnston, C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 7, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to Long Beach to pick up a P-51, her friends Bobby and Marion, shipping and packages, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History