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The 318th Army Air Forces Training Detachment Announces the Graduation of Class 43-W-4

Letter with envelope announcing the graduation of 318th FTD Class 43-W-4 at Avenger Field, the members of which became Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Date: [..1943-08-07]

Creator: United States. Army Air Forces. 318th Flying Training Detachment

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Card from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, June 17, 1943]

A father's day card from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing clothing, a visit from aviator Nancy Love, the Women Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, and her future. The card features a cartoon of a girl saying "I may not be no mental whizz, but dad, I know what day this is!"

Date: June 17, 1943

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Card to Marjorie Wakeham]

Kitten card in an envelope addressed to Marjorie Wakeham with a handwritten poem on the inside about the recipient leaving, signed from "Lambie".

Date: October 20, 1947

Creator: {{{name}}}

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]

Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."

Date: December 16, 1944

Creator: Barnwell, Marion P.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]

A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.

Date: December 19, 1940

Creator: Fuchs, Marion

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944]

Letter from Brig. Gen. William H. Turner (USAAC) to the commander of Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, commending the service of women pilots in the WAFS and WASP, forwarded to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit at Love Field.

Date: October 16, 1944

Creator: Turner, William H.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Contract between Aeronautical Training Society and Plosser-Prince Air Academy, January 8, 1943]

Contract between Aeronautical Training Society and the Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the "Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Aeronautical Training Society."

Date: January 8, 1943

Creator: Aeronautical Training Society

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]

Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.

Date: 1942-11-13/1942-11-17

Creator: Nelson, Victor J. & Beall, James H.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Envelope from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher to Suzette van Daell, October 7, 1944]

Unopened envelope addressed to Suzette van Daell at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas from Mrs. Burchard Dutcher in Scarsdale, New York.

Date: October 7, 1944

Creator: Dutcher, Mrs. Burchard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, March 17, 1943 #1]

Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing two applications for contract work to construct expansion facilities for Plosser-Prince Air Academy, one from Alston Construction Company and the other from Carl Harvey.

Date: March 17, 1943

Creator: Olin, R. E.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, March 17, 1943 #2]

Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the attached original estimates from Alston Construction Company

Date: March 17, 1943

Creator: Olin, R. E.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, March 17, 1943 #3]

Inter-Office Communication from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the expansion of the women's program at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.

Date: March 17, 1943

Creator: Olin, R. E.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter and Office Memorandum from R. E. Olin and H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser, May 28, 1943]

Inter-departmental memo from Director R. E. Olin to Joe B. Plosser discussing an attached letter from Claims Accountant H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince. Letter discusses a previous letter from April 15, 1943.

Date: May 28, 1943

Creator: Olin, R. E. & Renaud, H. M.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Andy to Joe Plosser, July 2, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Andy to Joe Plosser discussing the transfer of Royal Air Force Students from the Avenger Field training base in Sweetwater, Texas.

Date: July 2, 1942

Creator: Andy

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Army Air Forces Headquarters to all personnel, November 13, 1944]

Letter from USAAF Headquarters to all personnel regarding the deactivation of the WASP, discussing issued items WASPs may retain at deactivation and the return of others.

Date: November 13, 1944

Creator: United States. Army Air Forces. Headquarters

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944]

Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker informing her that an honorable discharge will be issued to all Women Airforce Service Pilots. "Information Copy" is stamped onto the bottom right of the page.

Date: December 16, 1944

Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from B. A. Thompson to Catherine Parker, February 3, 1945]

Letter from B. A. Thompson to Catherine Parker welcoming her to the "Order of Fifinella" organization.

Date: February 3, 1945

Creator: Thompson, B. A.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from B. K. Yount to Catherine Parker, November 22, 1944]

Letter from B. K. Yount to Catherine Parker showing appreciation and commending her for successfully handling assignments as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.

Date: November 22, 1944

Creator: Yount, B. K.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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

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 Beall, Beall, and Yonge to Defense Plant Corporation, November 23, 1942]

Letter from Beall, Beall, and Yonge to Defense Plant Corporation discussing recent negotiations between Plosser-Prince Air Academy and Victor J. Nelson. Page three contains hand-written notes.

Date: November 23, 1942

Creator: Beall, James H.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Ben N. Roberts to Cornelia Yerkes, August 5, 1943]

Letter from mayor Ben N. Roberts of Sweetwater, TX, to Cornelia Yerkes on the occasion of her pinning as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.

Date: August 5, 1943

Creator: Roberts, Ben N.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Bill to Cornelia Yerkes, Spring 1943]

Letter to Cornelia "Connie" Yerkes from her nephew Bill discussing flight training, his family, the weather, food shortages, school, and Cornelia's husband Dick. At the top of the first page is an address for "Mrs. W. St. Clair Childs."

Date: Spring 1943

Creator: Bill

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Bob E. Nowland to Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1944]

Letter from Brig. Gen. Bob Nowland, commander of the Ferrying Division, USAAF Air Transport Command, to WASP Cornelia Yerkes (addressed here by her former married name Colby), expressing appreciation for her service as a WASP.

Date: December 15, 1944

Creator: Nowland, Bob E.

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon, October 23, 1943]

Letter from Bob Thompson to Mickey McLernon discussing his training, weather conditions, and other news.

Date: October 23, 1943

Creator: Thompson, Bob

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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