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[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 to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 2, 1945?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters, ferrying a P-51, catching up with a fellow WASP from Brownsville, being the first WASP to deliver a P-51 to Kansas City, a check she mailed, and other work and family related items. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
Date:
1945-06-02?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella: Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
Booklet containing the articles of incorporation and by-laws of the Order of Fifnella, founded for the WASP.
Date:
1945?
Creator:
Marsh, Clara Jo; Petry, Ruth Mary & Stires, Hally
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 22, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her decision to resign from the Red Cross, coming home, and when she will write or call next. Typed and written on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
1945-09-22?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Suspension from Trainee Position Eligibility List]
Notice from the military confirming that Catherine Parker declined the position of Engineer Aide Trainee and that she will be removed from list of eligible appointees. A response is written on the included forms from Catherine Parker further confirming her declination to the position.
Date:
April 19, 1945
Creator:
U.S. Civil Service
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for WASP Gathering]
Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date:
June 13, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Wilson to Catherine Parker, March 1, 1945]
Letter from D. L. Wilson to Catherine Parker discussing the details of their past program at the N. A. A. Banquet and congratulating Ms. Parker for successfully handling her assigned tasks during the program.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Wilson, D. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the graduation ceremony for the final class of Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clinton Simon Quin to Catherine Parker, November 9, 1945]
Letter from Bishop Clinton Simon Quin to Catherine Parker thanking her for her contributions in ending the war as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
November 9, 1945
Creator:
Quin, Clinton Simon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Comparative Dimensional Data on 450 WASPS and 2961 Aviation Cadets]
A study on WASP and Aviation Cadets reporting the medical and physiological dispositions of WASP cadets and how they compared to their male counterparts in areas of health, safety, and pilot qualification. The paper also reports the standards of army medical care and examination practices for WASP during the years of the program's operation.
Date:
1945?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Buildings at Avenger Field]
Photograph of a few buildings located at Avenger Field with a courtyard lined with shrubs and sidewalks seen in the foreground. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweet Water, Texas Avenger Field Circa 1945".
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 4, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his job, military personnel, issues he had in the Army, his search for jobs, and her job.
Date:
July 4, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Medical Certificate #2]
Medical certificate from the Civil Aeronautics Administration certifying that Eleanor McLernon meets the examination requirements for second class.
Date:
December 28, 1945
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, January 7, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his stay in New York, progress on the dictionary he is working on, aviation, the Army dentist, and his hygiene.
Date:
January 7, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date:
August 3, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lubbock County Water Analysis]
Water survey report from Lubbock County in 1945 listing records of all "wells and springs, drillers' logs, water analyses, and map showing locations of wells and springs".
Date:
April 1945
Creator:
Clark, C. S.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]
Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date:
October 8, 1945
Creator:
Chamberlain, Margaret L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Partnership Between Plosser and Prince and Defense Plant Corporation]
Contract outlining the partnership between Plosser and Prince and the Defense Plant Corporation and the transactions that will take place between the two organizations.
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Partnership Between Plosser and Prince and Defense Plant Corporation - Unsigned Copy]
Unsigned copy of the contract outlining the partnership between Plosser and Prince and the Defense Plant Corporation and the transactions that will take place between the two organizations.
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History