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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Crockett shipping out, an inspection from the Texas State Guard, and a plan to go shopping in town, though the cost of living has gone up.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe sharing her pleasure at receiving four letters from him, and her disbelief at his leisure time while overseas. Catherine also discusses news from home, including a visit to Wootsie's house with Mother, and letters from Peggy and Johnny.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including packages she has sent to him, a visit with Toder, Urban, and Mammy, her company's poor financial condition, depositing $162 in the special account, and a trip to Gonzales.
Date: August 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe addressing her previous letters on his drinking. Catherine also discusses news from home, including breakfast with Mammy, having to tie up Teddy, their dog, and dressing up to go to Martha's sister's funeral.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 12, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a long day spent flying and his excitement over the mail that is expected to come the next day.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 12, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing flying a short mission, receiving the mail, including two letters from her, and recalling the sleep they would lose when their friends visited them at home.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 12, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the time they went swimming with their dog, Teddy, his approval of Elaine coming to stay with Catherine, and President Roosevelt coming to their island.
Date: August 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 12, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a tiring day, plans to see Walter that fell through, and seeing the movie "Rio Rita."
Date: September 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 12, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his worry for Catherine after her iron blew up, and his support for Catherine going to Gonzales to visit her mother.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit with Joyce who stayed the night and went out with her, questions about his missions based on a previous letter, and missing a visit from Dan J. who was home briefly but will be back in Janaury.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Commanding Officer and Adjutant #3]

Photograph of Adjutant Lieutenant Byrens and Commanding Officer Major Baird posing together in uniform. Both men stand with their hands behind their backs and look toward the photographer.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, November 12, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing visiting Niagra to pick up a P-63, an image of which is featured on the card.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, May 12-14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, May 12-14, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing picking up a new plane, being grounded by weather, the possibility of visiting, her father's health, a problem with her wrist, flying to Dallas, a colonel, and buying her friend a wedding gift. Typed (on May 12) and written (on May 14) on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.
Date: 1944-05-12/1944-05-14
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 12, 1944] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 12, 1944
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 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 12, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recently visiting them, traveling to Dallas via Atlanta, flying, and news about friends and family. Written on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date: August 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying with poor weather from Louisville to Newark, seeing a play, riding an airliner, getting a hotel room, her dental health, and people she met. Written on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gyroscope Instruments Test] (open access)

[Gyroscope Instruments Test]

Flight school test on gyroscopic flight instruments with answers filled in by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is written in red pencil in the top right corner.
Date: August 12, 1944
Creator: Parker, Catherine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying sooner, discussing "Sunday feelings", work, and travel.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Basic Training Squadron Portrait]

Photograph of a large group of male flight cadets, WASP, and instructors posed outdoors on an air field in front of a plane. Information printed across the bottom edge of the photo reads, "Basic Training SQDN. 2 Flights A&B Class 44-4 (12 April 1944) Randolph Field, Texas". Faded, unreadable signatures can be seen on the photo, and an address written on the back of the photo mat reads, "Creger 3048 Sandra Dr. Shreveport, La. 71119".
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - February 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - February 12, 1944]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing her using the name "Catherine Smith" instead of "Mrs. Merrill Smith" and life in his deployment.
Date: February 12, 1944
Creator: Smith, Merrill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Note With Airplane Info on It] (open access)

[A Note With Airplane Info on It]

A note with airplane info on it, including Culver Cadets PQ 8 & 14, Beechcraft twin, UC 78, and Bamboo Bomber.
Date: September 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 12, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on September 12, 1944, detailing a day spent in town with Marvin White and Bob Smith, and asking for number 3 print paper so that he can get his pictures enlarged. He plans to send the small pictures he had printed home to his parents.
Date: September 12, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History