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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, December 17, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters, ferrying a plane and her return trip, Christmas gifts, running into someone from home, uniforms, and weather. Typed on American Airlines stationary.
Date:
December 17, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Betty J. Overman Brown: Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II, 44-W-7
Booklet filled with correspondence, documents, and photos from Betty J. Overman Brown's entry into and time spent training in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots program. A handwritten note can be seen left of the last photo in book, labeling Brown at the Tattoo Ceremony at Randolph Field in 1992.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Avenger Officer Promoted To Captain Today]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Captain Douglas F. McDowell's recent promotion and move to Sweetwater, Texas. Part of an advertisement for Hanes is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brown-Moreau Nuptials Pledged]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the wedding of Eleanor Rutledge Brown and Matthew Noel Moreau, including details about the wedding party, other participants in the ceremony, and the reception. A photograph of the bride accompanies the article. The back of the clipping contains photographs and an article about the girls' basketball team at Patti Welder Intermediate School.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Capt. Smith, Check Pilot Comes to Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping of an article about pilot Captain Forrester M. Smith from the Aloe army air field at Victoria, Texas. The article briefly details Smith's background and education. There is an advertisement for Coca-Cola on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Out of the kitchen and into the cockpit]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP member Mickey Brown, who reminisces over her time as a test pilot.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brandon, Aprill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Texas Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII honored]
Newspaper clipping of a very brief article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown being honored for her service in WASP during WWII, accompanied by two photographs of Brown. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a Thanksgiving newspaper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Texas Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII honored]
Newspaper clipping of a very brief article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown being honored for her service in WASP during WWII, accompanied by two photographs of Brown. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a Thanksgiving newspaper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The flying bug will get you]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a man named Danny Kubecka, from Edna, Texas, reconstructing AT-6 planes he purchased from the South African Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Kubecka standing in front of an AT-6 plane in a hangar. Other articles with photographs are visible on the back of the clipping, including a articles about a judge election and Black History Month.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wolff, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Galore]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mickey McLernon's plan to bring six of her fellow WASP trainees with her on her next visit home to San Antonio. There is an advertisement for a summer activity on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor Brown Business Card]
Business card for WASP member, Eleanor Brown, featuring the WASP diamond wings printed on the front and a color image of a plane flying through the sky seen printed on the back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Brown Interview Notes]
Pages of notes on lined paper that appear to be answers to interview question addressed to Eleanor McLernon Brown.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Eleanor Brown]
Stamped envelope sent from Garth Didlick and addressed to Eleanor Brown.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Didlick, Garth
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Map Taken From a Mathematics Work Book]
A Mercator Projection of a map including Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Victoria, and Corpus Christi on a grid with every line being 15 minutes.The magnetic variation is 10 degrees east, and the scale is 1:2,027,520.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP at Aloe Field]
Photo printed on plain paper of Minkie Heckman and Nellie Henderson posed together in what appear to be WASP cadet uniforms. A description printed beneath the photo reads, "Minkie Heckman and Natalie Henderson at Aloe, Field, Victoria, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Hurricane Evacuation]
Paper copy of a photograph of several WASP and male pilots carrying parachutes and luggage as they prepare to evacuate for a hurricane with two planes seen in the background. A typed text string on the bottom of the photo reads, "2539 A.A.F. Base Unit Foster Field, Tex. (G574 H) 515A". A typed tag taped to the bottom of the photo reads, "Hurricane Evacuation, Foster Field, Victoria, Texas".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Jane Shirley Explaining Instruments]
Photocopy of WASP pointing at instruments while two young men in flight gear look on. Text printed at the bottom of the photo reads, "WASP Jane Shirley explaining instrument panel of North American AT-6 to Mexican officers at Foster Field, Victoria, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]
Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
Date:
October 31, 1976
Creator:
Broughton, Jamie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor M. Brown, November 19, 1976]
Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He notes that he will review the matter and get back to her soon. The letter is printed on the senator's letterhead.
Date:
November 19, 1976
Creator:
Durkin, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jennings Randolph to Eleanor Brown, November 22, 1976]
Letter from Jennings Randolph to Eleanor Brown discussing support for legislation that would award veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions that the House of Representatives failed to pass the section of H.R. 71 that would provide hospital and medical benefits to those who served in the WASP program. He assures her that the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will continue to work with the House to resolve the issues preventing the legislation from passing.
Date:
November 22, 1976
Creator:
Randolph, Jennings
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Herman E. Talmadge and Eleanor Brown]
Letter from Senator Talmadge to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He mentions that he has forwarded her letter to one of her Congressional representatives. A typewritten response from Brown at the bottom of the letter requests that her letter be given to Talmadge since he serves on the Senate's Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Date:
November 23, 1976
Creator:
Talmadge, Herman E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Strom Thurmond to Eleanor Brown, December 3, 1976]
Correspondence from Strom Thurmond to Eleanor Brown discussing military benefits for the women who served in the WASP program. The first enclosure is a letter from the Department of the Air Force on this issue and the second enclosure is a copy of Thurmond's initial response to Brown.
Date:
December 3, 1976
Creator:
Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History