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[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]
Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
WASP Ruth Fleisher
A document with information about WASP Ruth Fleisher. Topics include her growing up, her stations while enlisted, and her life after the WASP were disbanded. There is also a picture of Fleisher about halfway down the page on the left.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
[Documents Regarding Texas and Pacific Railway Company]
Set of documents relating to the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The included documents are a deed of trust and a supplemental mortgage from Texas and Pacific Railway Co. to W. T. Walters and Geo. D. Krumbhaar, an order of the United States Supreme Court from Associate Justice William B. Woods to C. E. Satterlee and George J. Gould, and a petition brought by the owners of Income and Land Grant Bonds against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The entire set of documents is on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
[Documents Regarding Texas and Pacific Railway Company]
Set of documents relating to the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The included documents are a deed of trust and a supplemental mortgage from Texas and Pacific Railway Co. to W. T. Walters and Geo. D. Krumbhaar, an order of the United States Supreme Court from Associate Justice William B. Woods to C. E. Satterlee and George J. Gould, and two petitions brought by the owners of Income and Land Grant Bonds against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The two petitions are for the same case numbers but their texts are slightly different. The entire set of documents is on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
[Postcard of Philadelphia City Hall]
Postcard of Philadelphia city hall at night, with the tower illuminated by spotlights. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Hello Hellen. Just a few lines to let you know I am here in the city. Trying to be a city girl. But I don't know how I'm going to make out. Ha ha. I am having a very nice time. With love."
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying over New York City and Philadelphia, a phone call, seeing a performance of Othello, and returning to Dallas. Written on Hotel Peabody (Memphis) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.
[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Schwarz, Director of Public Relations, Treasury Department, Washington, dated December 11, 1941. Schwarz expresses for Secretary Morgenthau his appreciation for the letter asking for an expression on Americanism and advises that he is sending a copy of an address given in 1938 by the Secretary. Enclosure includes: THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
[THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr. - June 16, 1938]
An essay titled "The Road Ahead," by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering an aircraft to Washington D.C., traveling to Wilmington and Philadelphia, and mentions that she will be returning to Dallas.
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