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[Clipping: Atlanta Plane Crash Blamed On Pilot Error]

Newspaper clipping describing the details of a plane crash that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia due to a misinterpretation of the altimeter readings.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

[Clipping: Early aviatrix's heart is up in the clouds]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Fran Sargent and her career in aviation. Other articles and advertisements are included on the back of each clipping.

Date: February 11, 1996

Creator: Wittman, Susan

Item Type: Clipping

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.

Date: May 23, 1993

Creator: Fulton, Loretta

Item Type: Clipping

[Clipping: Still Flying High After 50 Years]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and their current whereabouts.

Date: 1995

Creator: Siler, Jennifer McGhee

Item Type: Clipping

Frances Rohrer Sargent

Information about WASP Frances Rohrer Sargent. Topics include her growing up, her stations while a WASP, and her life after the WASP disbanded. There is also a picture of Sargent about halfway down the page on the left.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Text

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 28, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes typed on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary, discussing finances, a rumor that the WASPs will become proper Army officers, Army instructions, and life at her new base.

Date: 1943-08-28?

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 1, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being snowed-in in Lincoln, NE, flying from there to Dallas in a P-51, a crate of oranges from the recipient, recent correspondence, ferrying more P-51s, her uniform, planning to visit with Jackie Cochran, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Typed on Sheraton Hotel stationary.

Date: December 1, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 13, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying across the country and the coming end of the WASP program. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson, MS) stationary.

Date: December 13, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Wichita to Atlanta, visiting with people there, flying to Richmond, and future plans. Written on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.

Date: December 15, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 20, 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Aitchison Topeka & Santa Fe stationary, discussing her trip to Wichita, visits with people in Dallas and Atlanta, traveling to Richmond, and her anxiety about having to fly over New York City.

Date: 1943-12-20?

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, fall 1942~]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing recent events at Navy flying training, bowling, being an instructor, and recent correspondence.

Date: 1942-23~

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing getting transportation without her car, being accepted into the Women's Flying Training Detachment, pay, and her schedule.

Date: February 1943

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing money, transferring bank accounts from Atlanta to Sweetwater, passing a check flight, staying in sickbay, news from home, a student pilot's poetry, practicing stalls, sending mail, and nurses.

Date: 1943-02~

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 28, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing various errands, getting accepted into the Women's Flying Training Detachment, her car insurance claim, her friend Bobby being fired, getting leave, and mail.

Date: January 28, 1943

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 30, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying to Atlanta, trying to call her ex-husband, a party, flying to Dallas, problems with her radio, grounded airliners, and Dutch student pilots at Jackson Army Air Field. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.

Date: January 30, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, late 1942?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing uniforms, bonds, a raise, an arm injury and leave, tire rationing, and food.

Date: 1942-24~

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 17, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing leaving sick bay, flight training, recent correspondence, pay, her weight, and classmates.

Date: March 17, 1943

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 8, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her family, discussing getting to talk with the recipient(s), flying, mechanical problems, a cough, and other news. Written on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.

Date: May 8, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 14, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing becoming a flight school instructor, pictures, WAVES, needing a pocket knife, and letters.

Date: November 14, 1942

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 11, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft, food, seeing a dentist, an officer from Latin America and speaking Spanish, and visiting different cities. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.

Date: October 11, 1944

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent experiences ferrying aircraft. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.

Date: 1944-10-14?

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 20, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing shopping, pay, link training, wartime censorship, and her schedule. Written on the back of blank Navy application.

Date: October 20, 1942

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 28, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying and flight school, bills, a psychologist, and applying to be an Army Air Force ferrying pilot.

Date: October 28, 1942

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

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