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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1945?]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, most likely addressed to her parents, written on Hotel St. Francis (New Orleans) stationary as she rode a train to Washington D.C. discussing her ride, her time visiting home and that she left some things there, and her hope for a job with the Red Cross.
Date: 1945-04-01?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being alone in the barracks, her training schedule, a visit from Jackie Cochran and related drill parade, a planned visit from General Hap Arnold, learning to fly basic trainers, not getting along with an instructor, recent correspondence, advantages of being the first class at Avenger Field, hope of getting Army commissions, the weather, bonds, and clothes. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 1, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Information for WASP Movie]

Description: Information for WASP members the film project, Sweetwater- Based on the True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, with a brief movie synopsis and bio on writer, Paul Sinor and the producer, Pixie Monroe. Included is a blank release form agreeing to let American Dream Productions, LLC. and Monroe Casting and Productions Services, Inc. use footage and recordings of the signer in their projects.
Date: April 1, 2005
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[German Prisoners in Nassig]

Description: Copy photograph of German prisoners of war gathered in Nassig. They were captured by the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion troops with 43rd Tank Battalion tanks in support. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Entering Nassig]

Description: Copy photograph of the first infantrymen arriving at the barn to the left. Tanks drive towards the town. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[66th AIB Dug-In In a Field]

Description: Copy photograph of 66th Armored Infantry Battalion troops dug-in in a field prior to the attack on Nassig, Germany. The 43rd Tank Battalion tanks are in the background. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Bridge Across the Rhine]

Description: Photograph of the Alexander M. Patch bridge across the Rhine River at Worms. The old bridge, which was blown down by the Germans during their retreat, is visible to the left.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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