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[Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards, May 22, 1944]

Description: Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards discussing how the U.S. Army split up she and a group of other female pilots. She mentions that they fly BT-14 planes, give instruction to flight cadets, and are supposed to be trained to fly B-26 planes soon. At the top left of the first page, there is a small, printed illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella
Date: May 22, 1944
Creator: Duren, Doris
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Ernst F. Pihlblad to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]

Description: A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ernst F. Pihlblad, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, dated December 9, 1941. Ernst F. Pihlblad defines Americanism.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: Pihlblad, Ernst F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charles H. Sessions to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles H. Sessions, Managing Editor, The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, dated December 12, 1941. Sessions advises of his inability to be a substitute for Mr. McNeal due to a lack of time for the thought the question deserves.
Date: December 12, 1941
Creator: Sessions, Charles H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Morrow, E. K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner, June 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner discussing Miss Corner's letter to him, life in the air force as a non-commissioned officer during World War II, and writing letters to two people named Harry and Willie. He also mentions possibly transferring to the 322nd squad (which he calls the "Negro squad"), planning a trip to Dallas and hoping to see her.
Date: June 14, 1943
Creator: Jim, Moon
Location: 37.163708 -97.033443
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Lt. Robert Thompson to Mickey McLernon, January 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Lieutenant Robert Thompson to Mickey McLernon discussing aviation, weather interfering with classes, and his eyesight. On the back of the envelope is a message that reads " Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country ".
Date: January 31, 1944
Creator: Thompson, Robert A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Carl S. Mundinger, April 1948]

Description: Letter from Carl S. Mundinger, speaking of the need for parish workers and pastors and asking for names of potential students to be sent to him.
Date: April 1948
Creator: Mundinger, Carl S.
Partner: Concordia University Texas

[Letter from B. K. Yount to Gayle Snell, November 27, 1944]

Description: Letter sent from Lt. Gen. B. K. Yount, commander of USAAF Training Command, to WASP Gayle Snell offering well-wishes to WASPs and thanking them for their service.
Date: November 27, 1944
Creator: Yount, Barton Kyle
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1943?]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, money, flying, and a "ground loop." Typed on Hotel Lassen (Wichita) stationary.
Date: 1943-10-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, late 1943?]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying in bad weather, and spending time in Oklahoma City and Wichita. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
Date: 1943-24~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Wichita, being grounded by a snowstorm, picking up Cessnas for delivery, trying to find a Parker 51 pen, food, and recent correspondence. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date: December 31, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing some pictures, the Boeing factory in Wichita, and flying to California. Written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date: 1943-09-28?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 26, 1943?]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing staying in Wichita and exploring the town, stories from a farmer, flying, seeing "Casablanca", and sights in a residential neighborhood. Written on Hotel Lassen stationary.
Date: 1943-09-26~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 26, 1944]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her father) discussing being grounded due to weather, a letter from the recipient and bonds, cigarettes, mail, finances, flying a new plane out of Long Beach, Army regulations, and her friends Bobby and Marion. Written on Friendly Hotels stationary.
Date: January 26, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from W. A. White to T. N. Carswell - November 28, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from W. A. White, Editor and Owner, The Emporia Gazette, Emporia, Kansas, dated November 28, 1941. W. A. White defines Americanism.
Date: November 28, 1941
Creator: White, W. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Wilson P. Horn to T. N. Carswell - December 19, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wilson P. Horn, President, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, dated December 19, 1941. Wilson P. Horn defines Americanism.
Date: December 19, 1941
Creator: Horn, Wilson P.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Hutson Hotels stationary, discussing flying a Cessna to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, her current layover in Amarillo and pending trip back to Wichita. In postcript, she asks the recipient to send a friend a fruit box.
Date: January 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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

Description: 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
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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