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- [Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]
- Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
- [Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]
- Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing the improbability of a business meeting in California and the ongoing legals matters between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
- [Letter from James H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942]
- Copy of a letter from Jas. H. Beall Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing a contract dispute between Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
- [Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, December 10, 1942]
- Copy of a telegram from Jas. H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater stating that it is impossible for him to come to California and that a letter will be sent later.
- [Letter from Ruth Benson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ruth Benson, Secretary to the Bishop, The Methodist Church, Los Angeles, California, dated December 9, 1941. Benson acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell during the absence of Bishop Baker assuring him that she will forward the letter to Baker.
- [Letter from Freda M. Breise to Avenger Field Instructor, May 24, 1984]
- Letter from Freda M. Breise to an Avenger Field Instructor discussing an upcoming WASP reunion in San Diego, from September 12, 1984 through September 16, 1984. The letter also includes a registration update with a tear-off form registration form.
- [Report on the Feasability of Hiring an Executive Director]
- Report on the feasibility of hiring an executive director to manage the WASP's administrative business, presented by the Ad Hoc Committee to the WASP Board of Directors on March 25, 2006.
- [Invoice for Medical Care, July 1, 1935]
- Invoice from Paul A. Bulpitt and Helen G. Bulpitt to Elrey Sayles for medical services rendered to Ruth Sayles.
- [Letter from Paul E. Cannon to Gayle M. Snell, December 22, 1944]
- Letter from CAA inspector Paul E. Cannon to Gayle Snell regarding retaking her instrument rating flight test. Envelope is included.
- [Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children]
- A fee statement by The Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children, SS LURLINE, June 25.
- [Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. Rupert N. Richardson]
- A fee statement by The Carswell Agency, to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, SS LURLINE, June 25.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969]
- A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - January 31, 1968]
- A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 31, 1968. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid City and County taxes for himself, the Turners, and for her.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]
- A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]
- A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962]
- A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.
- [Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
- [Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Gayle Snell, March 8, 1944]
- Letter from Jackie Cochran to Gayle Snell discussing her entrance into a WASP training class and the need to defer her to a later one. There are several doodles penciled on the paper.
- [Telegram from Jacqueline Cochran and Hap Arnold to Gayle Snell, April 4, 1944]
- Telegram sent from Jacqueline Cochran and General Hap Arnold to Gayle Snell discussing the pending approval of a medical exam.
- [Newsletter: Dues News, 1980]
- Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
- [Newsletter: Dues News, 1980 #2]
- Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
- [Newsletter: Dues News, 1980 #3]
- Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
- [Order of Fifinella meeting minutes, May 10, 1979]
- Minutes for the Order of Fifinella meeting of May 10, 1979, including the secretary's report, treasurer's report, issues with an order of prints from artist Rick Broom, selecting a site for the 1980 WASP reunion, commissions and organization, old business, and new business. The first page is not included.
- [WASP Memorial Dedication 1997 Form]
- Form to order room and dinner reservations at the 1997 WASP Memorial Dedication Ceremony, partially filled out by Rigdon Edwards. A note written at the top of the page reads, "glad you are coming! Dawn Seymour".
- [Letter from Otis Estes to Gayle Snell, March 8, 1945]
- Letter from 1st Lt. Otis Estes to Gayle Snell enclosing a copy of her flight records.
- [Air Reserve Orders Number E-9250]
- Reserve orders for Captain Marjorie Wakeham promoting her to reserve status in the United States Air Force.
- [Documents Relating to Occidental Life Insurance Company's Assumption of Perry Sayles' Life Insurance Policy]
- Documents discussing the Occidental Life Insurance Company's assuming of Perry Sayles' life insurance policy, which had originally been issued by the Union Mutual Life Company. The included documents are a letter, a booklet containing information on Occidental Life Insurance Company, the Certificate of Assumption of Sayles' policy by Occidental Life Insurance, a reinsurance agreement, the new premium rates, and a letter from the Insurance Commissioner of Iowa.
- [Clipping: 'Dignity And Pride Of Skill']
- Photocopy of an article recounting Barbara J. Erickson's experience in military service, the creation of the WAFS and WASPs, and the aviation they participated in.
- [Clipping: Oh...To Be A Women's Air Force Service Pilot]
- Photocopy of a magazine clipping with an article about the history of the WASP, how they began, their achievements, and more.
- [Postcard of Cartoon Man in Plane]
- Postcard with a cartoon of a man flying a plane and shouting "I'm plane-ly up in the air over you.....why don't you write?" A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Dear Friends, I received your card today, sure glad to hear from you, and that you are all well, I am O.K. had a cold, but it is a little better now. Yes, it is getting colder here now. But you can send a little rain this way if you get too much. Ha ha. I hear it is raining a lot there, but I guess it was needed. It will make it late for corn husking. Well, it is bedtime, hope to hear from you soon. Always a friend. Love Nevin."
- [Postcard of Cartoon Men]
- Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
- [Postcard of Woman and Airplane Cartoon]
- Postcard with a cartoon of a plane landing next to a woman, and text that says "It's plane to see...I'd like a letter from you!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Herminger says "Dear Friends: I received your card, glad to hear from you. So you're having frosts up there, I guess we won't have any here, it is too warm here. Glad to hear the war loan is going good up there. Hope it does everywhere. It rained Fri. a little here, the first since we're out here I almost forgot what rain looked like. Ha. It is still wet. Nevin."
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, % Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 12, 1951. Hill advises of the progress of his coffee business stating, "As things appear today, there is justification for believing that it will be but a short time before reasonable rewards are in their shaping." He confides, "We may or may not be able to obtain contracts for furnishing various government projects with coffee extract—we will operate henceforth in a secret manner." Hill handwrites postscript down left side of page acknowledging omissions and typographical errors which he "will not attempt to correct".
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 28, 1950]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated November 28, 1950. Hill confirms they are now operating in New Mexico and should be able to put the operation on a paying basis regardless of idiotic political doings, that the LLIHEDRA CORPORATION will hold controlling interest and mentions the use of the thousand dollars that Carswell gave to him. Handwritten postscript at left side of page expresses appreciation for the inclusion of Miss Hatchett and gives regards.
- [Envelope from Addison Hoof to Jacqueline Cochran, September 20, 1971]
- Envelope addressed to Jacqueline Cochran from Addison Hoof.
- [Clipping: Above and Beyond]
- Newspaper clipping from the LA Times with the article "Above and Beyond," which discusses the Women Airforce Service Pilots and their struggle to gain recognition for their service, as well as interviews with veterans. Excerpts from other articles and a Doonesbury comic are also included.
- [Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]
- Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 25, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying P-51s, a hurricane and bad weather, and a friend's divorce. Written on Neil House (Columbus, Ohio) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 27-28, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Long Beach, food, landing in El Paso with a major crosswind and nearly colliding with another plane, staying the night in El Paso, and flying on to Midland.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 2, 1943?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. There is significant bleedthrough from the ink, making it difficult to read.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 7, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to Long Beach to pick up a P-51, her friends Bobby and Marion, shipping and packages, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 26, 1944]
- 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.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 10, 1944]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to one of her parents, discussing the recipient's birthday, trying to find a gift for them, and hoping for a chance to visit them in Jacksonville.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing spending several nights on American Airlines, letters, New York City, and ferrying aircraft across the country. Written on American Airlines stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 24, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a P-51. Written on Hilton Hotel stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 25, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her day, getting a radio fixed, flying, and being grounded due to a tornado. Written on Hilton Hotel (Long Beach) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing problems with bad weather and flying, seeing a friend, recent correspondence, and where she had recently flown. Written on United Air Lines stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 24, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting in a Navy operations office in California, a ride in a B-17, and visiting Los Angeles.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 5, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a night flight to Dallas, flying P-51s, her ex-husband, getting a steak, spending the night in Long Beach, seeing new parts of the American southwest, and commercial pilot licenses.