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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1942]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing becoming a link trainer instructor, students and instructors, link trainer aircraft, getting her car taken care of, dining on base, and working/flying hours.
Date:
1942-10-16?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 16, 1945]
Telegram sent from Cornelia Yerkes to her father informing him that she arrived safely at an unnamed overseas station.
Date:
May 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 16, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing bonds and money, new pilots in the 5th Ferrying Group, and ferrying a P-39.
Date:
May 16, 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, April 16, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing a recent visit to New York with her brother Francis in the days following Franklin D. Roosevelt's death (April 12, 1945). Typed on Hotel Annapolis (Washington) stationary.
Date:
April 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944]
Letter from Brig. Gen. William H. Turner (USAAC) to the commander of Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, commending the service of women pilots in the WAFS and WASP, forwarded to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit at Love Field.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Turner, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 16, 1942]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing a gift of oranges, recent correspondence, dinner, befriending an Air Corps lieutenant, changing flight instructors, her car, riding stables, not having enough time to fly more, and pay.
Date:
December 16, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Medical Examination of Cornelia Yerkes, January 16, 1946]
Letter from flight surgeon Cmdr. D. G. Seebach to the Administrator of Civil Aeronautics certifying a medical examination for WASP Cornelia Yerkes.
Date:
January 16, 1946
Creator:
Seebach, D. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert C. Zapanta to Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans, October 16, 2002]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta, chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, to WASP veterans discussing a recent Board awards dinner and expressing recognition of the WASPs' service.
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 16, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing celebrations of the end of hostilities between the US and Japan, talking with Marine veterans, throwing a party, recent correspondence, an uncertain future, and the view on Guam.
Date:
August 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes medical certificate]
CAA medical certificate for Cornelia Yerkes signed by A. J. Herbolsheimer.
Date:
January 16, 1945
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Yerkes, November 16, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents. The postcard is from the American Red Cross and features two photos of the Red Cross Canteen in Memphis, with several men and at least one woman in uniform enjoying drinks and billiards.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 16, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent correspondence and packages, a description of the pictures in the Life Magazine piece on the Women Flying Training Detachment, flying, and a plane crash.
Date:
July 16, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 16, 1946?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her return to the United States from Guam. Written on Franciscan Hotel (San Francisco) stationary.
Date:
1946-02-16?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Dallas to Abilene, getting a hotel, and dealing with cold. Written on Hilton Hotel stationary.
Date:
1943-10-16?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes commercial pilot license]
Commercial pilot's license for Cornelia Yerkes issued in 1945.
Date:
January 16, 1945
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catherine Parker Air Reserve Application
Application filled out by Catherine Parker for entry into the United States Air Force Reserve.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[USAF Reserve Application]
Application for the United States Air Force Reserve filled out by Catherine Parker.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Receipt of Cash Purchases, October 16, 1944]
Receipt for the cash purchase of several items, totaling at $35.60, signed at the bottom by Catherine Parker.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument Flying: Daily Test
Flight school test in instrument flying with answers filled in by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is marked in red pencil in the top right corner.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker Air Reserve Application #3]
Application filled out by Catherine Parker for entry into the United States Air Force Reserve.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catherine Parker Air Reserve Application #2
Application filled out by Catherine Parker for entry into the United States Air Force Reserve.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker Air Reserve Application #4]
Application filled out by Catherine Parker for entry into the United States Air Force Reserve.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Parker, November 16, 1950]
Letter from Catherine Parker to the United States Air Force discussing the details of her application for appointment in the United States Air Force Reserve along with supporting evidence that she served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History