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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, getting a haircut, and flying into Shreveport, with a postscript mention of returning to Dallas the following day. Written on Hutson Hotels stationary.

Date: November 3, 1943, 7:30 a.m.

Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]

Copy of a letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger informing her that the president is unable to provide his personal autograph due to the large number of requests they receive. He extends gratitude from President Clinton to Ms. Creger for showing interest in his administration.

Date: December 3, 1997

Creator: Burkhardt, Daniel W.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Texas & Pacific Train #810]

Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Text below the image says "Shreveport, La. May 3rd 1953" and "Charles E. Winters."

Date: May 3, 1953

Creator: Winters, Charles E.

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #701 and Cars]

Photograph of train engine #701 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "701" is visible on the front. Smoke billows to the right from the front chimney. A railway signal stands to the left of the train. Electrical poles line the grassy side on the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #701 with the 'Louisiana Limited' west of Cut Off Jct LA. Mar 3rd 1940."

Date: March 3, 1940

Creator: Brown, A. E.