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[William S. Blackshear - Atlanta Ga.]

Description: (back of photo) W.S.B. in Atlanta, Ga. Rainy. Just put Alf on bus to Camp Campbell so felt quite sad and lonely 1943. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. Business signs in the background for the Paramount Theatre, showing "Phantom Lady" and the Royal Palm Dancing club.
Date: 1943
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, February 6, 1943?]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing Instruments Flight Instructor School classes, visiting with friends, dinner with a Lt. Hawthorne, Phil Kafka's Army commission, medical examinations, pay and leave permits, and a friendly lunchlady. On the back is an image of the IFIS insignia.
Date: 1943-02-06?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 1943?]

Description: 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
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Description: 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
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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