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[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]

Description: Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
Date: August 12, 1977
Creator: Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[LE Train #5]

Description: Photograph of Louisiana Eastern train #5 at the train yards in Shiloh, Louisiana. On the cab is still painted the number 20. Written below the image are "[sic] Shiloh, La. Sept 12th 1954 - Louisiana Eastern #5 (on number plate) (ex Abilene & Southern #20, to L. E #5 in 1953, to L. E. #13)" and "Charles E. Winters."
Date: September 12, 1954
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
Partner: The Grace Museum
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