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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a UC78, a letter from her husband Dick, and other correspondence. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date: October 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 3, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing photos of a graduating class at Avenger Field, basing, hope that they'll be inducted into the Army Air Force, and correspondence with friend Bob Price.
Date: July 3, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, getting a haircut, and flying into Shreveport, with a postscript mention of returning to Dallas the following day. Written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date: November 3, 1943, 7:30 a.m.
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, money, flying, and a "ground loop." Typed on Hotel Lassen (Wichita) stationary.
Date: 1943-10-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 3, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a visit to Washington, D.C., people she met there, food, needing a duffle bag, and Red Cross training. Written and typed on Hotel Annapolis stationary.
Date: April 3, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3-4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3-4, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing typewriter ribbon, her friend Phyllis, dinner, chores, and a dance.
Date: 1945-10-03/1945-10-04
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 3, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her mother, discussing an enclosed bond, recent letters, a prank that was pulled on her friend Bobby and Bobby's wedding, recent work, and asking about the family.
Date: July 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1944]

Letter from Women Air Service pilot Cornelia Yerkes written on Delta Air Line stationary, discussing recent work.
Date: May 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 3, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her request to be stationed in Dallas instead of Wilmington, possibilities for visiting home, graduation of her class at Avenger Field and the climate in Sweetwater, her classmates' assignments, and other related news.
Date: August 3, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing cross-country flying, night flying, other aspects of training, her schedule and living conditions.
Date: 1943-06-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent correspondence, traveling around Guam, mangoes, her friend Marion, living arrangements, mail, and flowers. Written on USMC stationary.
Date: June 3, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent orders for ferrying aircraft, different types of aircraft, and not being able to get a check ride. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita) stationary.
Date: March 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being stuck with a faulty plane in Jackson, MS. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date: 1944-11-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Suzanne M. Dee to Velta Benn, November 3, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Suzanne M. Dee to Velta Benn, November 3, 1993]

Letter from Suzanne M. Dee showing her appreciation for the Women Airforce Service Pilots and suggesting that they share their knowledge and experience of flying to the next generation of pilots.
Date: November 3, 1993
Creator: Dee, Suzanne M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, October 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, October 3, 1944]

Letter from Jacqueline Cochran discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots program deactivation in December 20, 1944 as directed by General Arnold.
Date: October 3, 1944
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]

Copy of a letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger informing her that the president is unable to provide his personal autograph due to the large number of requests they receive. He extends gratitude from President Clinton to Ms. Creger for showing interest in his administration.
Date: December 3, 1997
Creator: Burkhardt, Daniel W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. A. Thompson to Catherine Parker, February 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from B. A. Thompson to Catherine Parker, February 3, 1945]

Letter from B. A. Thompson to Catherine Parker welcoming her to the "Order of Fifinella" organization.
Date: February 3, 1945
Creator: Thompson, B. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale G.Johnson to Charlyne Creger, April 3, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Dale G.Johnson to Charlyne Creger, April 3, 1984]

Letter from Dale G. Johnson to Rosa C. Creger discussing the recently passed laws in regards to militarization of the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) and recognition of their services during World War II.
Date: April 3, 1984
Creator: Johnson, Dale G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, November 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, November 3, 1944]

Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to the Women Airforce Service Pilots informing them that she is not aware of any allied country that needs their service as women pilots and provides a brief questionnaire about the conditions in which the WASPS are willing to serve in foreign countries.
Date: November 3, 1944
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marian Piper, December 3, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Marian Piper, December 3, 1999]

Letter from Marian Piper honoring Charlyne Creger as the nominee for the annual Zonta Award on behalf of the Shreveport Chapter of the Ninety Nines International Organization of Women Pilots.
Date: December 3, 1999
Creator: Piper, Marian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Steve to Charlyne Creger, October 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Steve to Charlyne Creger, October 3, 1944]

Photocopy of a postcard from Steve to Charlyne Creger discussing the details of a letter he previously wrote.
Date: October 3, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942]

Copy of telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser discussing the successful kitchen facilities inspection at Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to B. V. Boatner, July 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Knowles to B. V. Boatner, July 3, 1942]

Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to B. V. Boatner discussing two document being forwarded, and the payment for a railroad spur to be built to Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: July 3, 1942
Creator: Knowles, M. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History