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Kafka Collection
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Prince Collection
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Eleanor Brown Collection
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Gayle Snell Collection
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Louis C. Britton Collection
6
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
4
17th Armored Infantry Battalion Collection
3
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
3
Catherine Parker Collection
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Charlyne Creger Collection
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[Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail]
Newspaper clipping from The Falcon Flyer discussing the 60th anniversary of air mail in Colorado, celebrated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
Date:
May 23, 1986
Creator:
Falcon Flyer
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field]
Newspaper clipping of an article about members of WASP who were stationed at Liberty Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia during WWII. The article includes more details about Fort Stewart, and a photograph of Helen Snapp, Margery Moore, Bertha Mary Clifford, and Viola Thompson in flight jumpsuits, walking away from a small plane. The clipping includes other articles about the Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia area, as well as local advertisements.
Date:
October 23, 1987
Creator:
Owens, Dianne
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]
Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
Gordon, Joe
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]
Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date:
July 23, 1997
Creator:
Debnam, Betty
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]
Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date:
May 23, 2010
Creator:
Wiley, Judy
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs complete aviation epoch]
Newspaper clipping from the Lowry Airman with a piece about the deactivation of the WASP and their struggle to gain veteran status.
Date:
November 23, 1984
Creator:
Mansell, Robin
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell and Woman with Dog]
Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) holding a dog and standing next to another woman on a porch.
Date:
June 23, 2004
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beall, Beall, and Yonge to Defense Plant Corporation, November 23, 1942]
Letter from Beall, Beall, and Yonge to Defense Plant Corporation discussing recent negotiations between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Victor J. Nelson. Page three contains hand-written notes.
Date:
November 23, 1942
Creator:
Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, October 23, 1943]
Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon discussing his training, weather conditions, and other news.
Date:
October 23, 1943
Creator:
Thompson, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 23, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying with bad weather and electrical problems, hand-cranking her landing gear, food, traveling, and Christmas.
Date:
December 23, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes written on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary, discussing ferrying an aircraft.
Date:
1944-02-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
February 23, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing available time for her family to visit her in Orlando, flight classes, time spent with her friends, transportation for her parents, and clothes. Typed on Hotel Cleveland (Spartanburg, SC) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to a square dance, living accommodations, a B-25 pilot who survived ditching in the ocean, seeing performances of the "Marine show," the postal service, a pineapple festival, magazines, and dances. Typed on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
Date:
1945-07-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing correspondence from friends, flight training, giving other students rides in her car, and her flight instructor.
Date:
June 23, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing spending several nights on American Airlines, letters, New York City, and ferrying aircraft across the country. Written on American Airlines stationary.
Date:
June 23, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a busy schedule, correspondence, riding to a party and being pulled over, sleep, and food and cooking. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
Date:
June 23, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 23, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, ferrying a P-51 to Newark, being grounded by poor weather, politics affecting the WASP, and the possibility of Army Air Force commissions. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
Date:
May 23, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 23, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a new pair of pants, time management, swimming, dinner, running a Red Cross Canteen, and leaving Guam.
Date:
November 23, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 23, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent work, including working a night shift and meeting a man with a "flying fox." Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date:
1945-10-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1944]
Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.
Date:
April 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date:
August 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History