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[Clipping: Bombers land at Keystone Airport]

Copy of the March 2008 issue of "The Neighbor to Neighbor". Articles about the WASPs visiting, the upcoming Annual Clay County Agricultural Fair, late 19th century currency, and more are included.

Date: March 2008

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service]

A handwritten timeline with details of Cornelia Yerkes' service as a WASP and Red Cross worker in World War II, with details on her training, duty stations, aircraft and routes flown, and some personal details.

Date: 2000~/2009~

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charles C. Ziegler to Cornelia Yerkes Kafka, May 7, 1984]

Letter from SMSgt Charles Ziegler to former WASP Cornelia Yerkes Kafka informing her that her DD 214 had been corrected.

Date: May 7, 1984

Creator: Ziegler, Charles C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Dale G. Johnson to Cornelia Yerkes, April 4, 1984]

Letter from Lt. Col. Dale Johnson to former WASP Cornelia Yerkes Kafka awarding her the World War II Victory Medal, with the text of a 1977 Congressional law expanding eligibility for campaign awards.

Date: April 4, 1984

Creator: Johnson, Dale G.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Milton R. McFarland to Cornelia Yerkes Kafka, July 30, 1979]

Letter from Maj. Milton R. McFarland of the USAF Directorate of Personnel Data Systems to former WASP Cornelia Yerkes Kafka introducing forms for her discharge from the US Air Force and discussing entitlement to veteran benefits.

Date: July 30, 1979

Creator: McFarland, Milton R.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Names, addresses and a personal note for each gift recipient]

A return address for T. N. Carswell and a list of names with addresses and a personal note to be included for each gift recipient. Mrs. R. T. Fisher, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Guitar, Mr. and Mrs. Caro Russell. 1972-1887 written at bottom of the page.

Date: 1972

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]

A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.

Date: February 5, 1954

Creator: Clinch County News

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Cornelia Yerkes commercial airman medical certificate, 1951]

A medical certificate issued to Cornelia Yerkes as a commercial airman.

Date: February 21, 1951

Creator: United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]

An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.

Date: December 28, 1950

Creator: Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]

A letter written to "Norwood" [Mr. T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Clarence O. Little, Vice President, The Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 1, Florida, dated September 5, 1950. Little expresses his disappointment that he missed him when Carswell was in Jacksonville.

Date: September 5, 1950

Creator: Little, Clarence O.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 12, 1949]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the purchase of a boat, getting some buttons from her WASP uniform, time with friends, and Miami.

Date: November 12, 1949

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1949]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing coming to Jacksonville, a dentist appointment, and recent correspondence. Written on Casa Bonita Hotel stationary.

Date: October 12, 1949

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter of Appointment for Cornelia Yerkes, June 24, 1949]

Letter appointing 1st Lt. Cornelia Yerkes Kafka to the US Air Force Reserve.

Date: June 24, 1949

Creator: Barger, Samuel B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1947]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent road trip. Written on Hotel Annapolis (Washington DC) stationary. Envelope is included.

Date: October 12, 1947

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Telegram from "Shelton" to Frances Yerkes and Mrs. E. G. Baxter, February 10, 1947]

Telegram from a Shelton to Mrs. E. G. Baxter by care of Frances Yerkes, stating that they were not able to make a reservation somewhere and will write from Topeka, KS the following day.

Date: February 10, 1947

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Cornelia Yerkes commercial airman medical certificate, 1947]

A medical certificate issued to Cornelia Yerkes as a commercial airman.

Date: January 29, 1947

Creator: United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 24, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her time in New York City and recent correspondence. The card features a color reproduction of the "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appeared in the Tudor Hotel.

Date: November 24, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 21, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a visit with Bobby Willis' family in New York City, and news of Bobby giving birth. Postcard features a color image of the Hotel Tudor in NYC.

Date: November 21, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 21, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her time in New York City. The card features a color painting of the Tudor Hotel.

Date: November 21, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 15, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent news about friends and family. The postcard features "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appears at the Tudor Hotel in New York.

Date: November 15, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 8, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing friends in New York City. The postcard features a color reproduction of the "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appeared in the Tudor Hotel.

Date: November 8, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.

Date: August 6, 1946

Creator: Annie

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 9, 1946]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her mother) discussing recent correspondence, a Christmas package, money, letters from friends, getting leave to come home, seeking a transfer to China, picking up food around Guam, and flying with bomber crews. Typed on American Red Cross stationary.

Date: January 9, 1946

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, January 1-4, 1946]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father Fred's passing.

Date: 1946-01-01/1946-01-04

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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[Clipping: Bombers land at Keystone Airport]

[Timeline of Cornelia Yerkes Kafka's World War II service]

[Letter from Charles C. Ziegler to Cornelia Yerkes Kafka, May 7, 1984]

[Letter from Dale G. Johnson to Cornelia Yerkes, April 4, 1984]

[Letter from Milton R. McFarland to Cornelia Yerkes Kafka, July 30, 1979]

[Names, addresses and a personal note for each gift recipient]

[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]

[Cornelia Yerkes commercial airman medical certificate, 1951]

[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]

[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 12, 1949]

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1949]

[Letter of Appointment for Cornelia Yerkes, June 24, 1949]

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1947]

[Telegram from "Shelton" to Frances Yerkes and Mrs. E. G. Baxter, February 10, 1947]

[Cornelia Yerkes commercial airman medical certificate, 1947]

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 24, 1946]

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 21, 1946]

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 21, 1946]

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 15, 1946]

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 8, 1946]

[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 9, 1946]

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, January 1-4, 1946]