[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.
Date: 1945-05-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 22, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Dallas to Scott Field in Illinois. The postcard includes a picture of civilians and servicemen on the tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.
Date: December 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 1, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 1, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on Hotel Belleville stationary.
Date: 1944-09-01?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on American Airlines stationary discussing her visit to Newark and a trip to Dallas via Buffalo and Chicago.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American History Illustrated subscription card]

An unused subscription card from American History Illustrated.
Date: 1980~/1989~
Creator: American History Illustrated
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing problems with bad weather and flying, seeing a friend, recent correspondence, and where she had recently flown. Written on United Air Lines stationary.
Date: March 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Class A Reservation, March 16, 1943 (open access)

[War Savings Bond Class A Reservation, March 16, 1943

War savings bond form in which Solange D'Hooghe authorizes the semi-monthly payment of $6.25.
Date: March 16, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagine a World War II Military Pilot (open access)

Imagine a World War II Military Pilot

Pamphlet from Texas Woman's University advertising the WASP portion of their Women's collection, along with a brief history of Women Airforce Service Pilots. The pamphlet describes the types of materials the collection is seeking and the preservation methods they intend to use.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Woman's University.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson] (open access)

[Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson]

Telegram from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mrs. Millard Christenson discussing the request to recruit Christenson into the WASP program.
Date: November 30, 1942
Creator: Sheehy, Ethyl A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Packet Items to Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Packet Items to Paul A. Hill]

A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.
Date: 1945-10-09/1958-08-12
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cochran and Arnold to Betty Jo Streff] (open access)

[Telegram from Cochran and Arnold to Betty Jo Streff]

Photocopied telegram from Cochran and Arnold to Betty Jo Streff discussing instructions for an interview to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots. A second partial telegram can be seen on the bottom half of the page, also addressed to Betty Jo Streff on reporting for duty at Columbus Air Force Base.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline & Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Supplement to the PF-PT Program Statement (open access)

Supplement to the PF-PT Program Statement

Supplement to the PF-PT program statement that contains information on guidelines for participation in the International Biological Program as well as criteria to be used for site selection and on procedures for making nominations.
Date: December 1966
Creator: U.S. National Committee for the International Biological Program
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual] (open access)

[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual]

Instruction manual for a Bell & Howell Filmo Editor for 8mm film discussing how to splice film and operate the device, and containing instructional photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rialto Service Co. Envelope] (open access)

[Rialto Service Co. Envelope]

Envelope from Rialto Service Co. Photographers in Chicago, Illinois addressed to James Read in Dearborn, Michigan.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]

Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date: June 19, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chicago Skyline]

Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring something that will kill them instead of me. Say hello to Jiggs for me. Love Ruthie."
Date: August 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division Reunion Speaker]

Photograph of two men, one standing behind a podium and talking into a microphone, and the other sitting at a table, with a 12th Armored Division banner on the wall behind them. A sign on the podium says "Forum Thirty, Springfield, Illinois."
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nathan Levine Resting Outside Evacuation Station]

Photograph of Nathan Levine kneeling underneath the tent structure of an evacuation station. He is holding a helmet under his arm and kneels beside a blanket covered with a frying pan.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Six Soldiers Posing by Tents]

Photograph of six uniformed and helmeted soldiers posing together in front of two tents. Four men stand behind two crouching men. Three of the men are identified as Dan Melli, Irving Denemark, and Nathan Levine.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joseph Franzone Standing by a Row of Tents]

Photograph of Joseph Franzone standing on a field in front of a row of tents. He is wearing a cap and a U.S. Army uniform. Another soldier is reclining on the grass behind him.
Date: September 30, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nathan Levine Standing Outside Evacuation Station]

Photograph of Nathan Levine standing in front of the tent structure of an evacuation station. He is wearing an Army uniform, helmet, and a satchel. The man with his hands crossed in the background is Lieutenant Kurtz. Trees covered the background.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Soldiers Together in a Woodland]

Photograph of U.S. Army soldiers Dan Melli, Bernikow, and Irving Denemark standing together in a woodland. They are wearing army uniforms. Melli and Denemark are carrying bedrolls on their backs. Other soldiers are visible in the background to the right.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Private Irving Denemark Standing by Tents]

Photograph of Private Irving Denemark wearing a U.S. Army uniform, helmet, and satchel. He is standing on a pebble-strewn dirt path in front of a group of tents.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History