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[Clipping: About Town]
Newspaper clipping with an article about a phone call Ouida Jewell got from someone about a news story about the WASP seeking veteran benefits from the government, her experience in the WASP program, and a story about Casey Jones.
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
[Clipping: Women of War]
Newspaper clipping of a section of the May 1990 issue of The Miami Herald. Articles about the WASPs service in World War 2, why Maria Muniz joined the Marine Corps, two nurses who served in the Vietnam War, and more are included.
[Form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School]
A form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated Summer 1959. Fundraising letter.
Legett Family Record
Copy of an attachment mailed to Mr. W.R. Nettles, who then mailed it to Mrs. Percy Jones. The attachment includes a history and genealogical record of the Legett family.
[Letter and envelope: From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas from H. C. Gilliland, Cleveland, Mississippi dated December 22, 1941. Gilliland explains that he read the article written by Edward Meeman in which was answered the question regarding Americanism, and though Carswell did not address his inquiry "What is Americanism?" to him, he could not resist this opportunity to reply. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 13, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying across the country and the coming end of the WASP program. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson, MS) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 29, 1943?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her lack of good stationary, news from friends, the bad weather, trying and failing to teach a poor class of student pilots, trying to get a position in USAAF Ferrying Command, news from Jackie Cochran, recent gifts, and trying to get leave.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being weathered-in, a visit to her unit from Jackie Cochran, new uniforms, civilian clothes, making WASPs part of the Army Air Corps, the possibility of foreign duty, and correspondence. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 25-27, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent correspondence, uniform items, the future of the WASP program, being grounded by bad weather, and delivering a P-51. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 28, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for good weather in Shreveport, getting dinner, flying in bad weather and delivering a plane to Jackson MS, and waiting for a return flight.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 4, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing buying ink for her pen, being "weathered-in" at Jackson Army Air Field (en route from Dallas to Memphis), trouble getting a hotel room in Jackson, changes to the base, possible routes to her destination, a possible officer's commission, and other WASPs marrying. Written on Robert E. Lee Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 30, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying to Atlanta, trying to call her ex-husband, a party, flying to Dallas, problems with her radio, grounded airliners, and Dutch student pilots at Jackson Army Air Field. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 7, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing staying the night in Meridian, MS, and flying to Richmond.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent orders for ferrying aircraft, different types of aircraft, and not being able to get a check ride. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 29, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying to Love Field, picking up a P-51 and flying it to Meridian, MS, and news about family friends. Typed on The Mayo (Tulsa) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a Navy pilot who crashed in a river, the Mississippi River and flying over Vicksburg, waiting with 29 ferrying pilots at a municipal airport, and getting dinner and a bath at a hotel while waiting for a flight. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 3, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being stuck with a faulty plane in Jackson, MS. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 8, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her father, discussing recent letters, money, a watch, poor weather, flying planes to Sweetwater, being buzzed by a P-40, Southerners, and her coat. Written on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 11, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering aircraft to Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX, travelling back to Jackson, MS, correspondence, changes in Army regulation and command, getting her car serviced, and asking for a ration book and copies of the New Yorker from the recipient. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson) stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 29, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing a her recent work and travels. Written on Jackson Army Air Base Officers' Club stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 31, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing getting orders, flying to and staying in Jackson, MS, and recent correspondence.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, February 8, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing their recent trip, check flights, further training and pursuit school (for flying fighters), and recent flying. Written on Hotel Heidelberg stationary.
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 2, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing the weather, food, trying to travel with friends, bonds and finance, recent correspondence about her brother Francis, requirements for becoming a WASP and reflections on what it is like to be one, flying the UC-78, and her friend Marion.
[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953]
Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent case of the flu and the issue of allowing women to serve on juries.
[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]
Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
[Letter from Howard V. Pullen to Military Personnel, October 14, 1944]
Letter from Howard Pullen to military personnel containing a copy of the Post Constitution and a ballot to indicate whether they agree with the constitution.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]
A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
[Letter from W.R. Nettles to Mrs. Percy Jones - April 17, 1956]
Letter from W.R. Nettles of Tishomingo, Mississippi to Mrs. Percy Jones of Abilene, Texas, offering evidence that Jones and Nettles are cousins. Included is the envelope that contained the letter.
Map of the Mississippi; New Light on Moscoso's Route to Texas.
Map of the approximate course of the Mississippi River through Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The map also identifies areas of overflow; where the Arkansas, Ouachita, and Red Rivers branch off; major cities along the River; and Luis de Moscoso Alvarado's 1542 route to Texas. No scale indicated.
Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #1
Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #2
Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #3
Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Portrait of Woman
Copy negative portrait of Caroline Derden Campbell. She is sitting in a chair with her hair pulled back and wearing a dress with pleats on the bust.
[Postcard of Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi]
Postcard of a photograph of a wide dirt street between two strips of two- to three-story buildings, with small groups of people scattered throughout the street. Horses pull a few carts and buggies through the street, and one man rides a light-colored horse. Most of the people are looking up the street, away from the camera. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
[Postcard of Public School in Magnolia, Mississippi]
Postcard of a photograph of three-story, light colored building with a large group of children crowded onto the front steps, under the balcony on the third floor. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a public school in Magnolia, Mississippi. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas.
[Special Orders Number 80, Extract 2]
Special orders extract reassigning several Women Airforce Service Pilots to new stations and agreeing to pay them by the mile flown or to reimburse them for expenses incurred while traveling.
Squadron Officer Correspondence, Course 2A, Volume 22. Organization for National Security
Filled out correspondence exam on national security for an Air Force squadron officer course.
[Telegram from Cochran and Arnold to Betty Jo Streff]
Photocopied telegram from Cochran and Arnold to Betty Jo Streff discussing instructions for an interview to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots. A second partial telegram can be seen on the bottom half of the page, also addressed to Betty Jo Streff on reporting for duty at Columbus Air Force Base.
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 23]
Document outlining the trial of Private John Nikirk on charges of absence and desertion including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 205]
Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Frank W. Minnick on charges of violating the 63rd, 64th, and 69th Articles of War, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Vicksburg
Topographic quadrangle map of Vicksburg, Mississippi, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours, spot heights, and colors, with heights in meters and includes reliability diagram, index to adjoining sheets, index to boundaries, and graded tints in meters and feet. Scale 1:1,000,000
William Newland Stuckey in Master Mason Uniform
Copy negative of an artist's portrait of William Newland Stuckey dressed in a master mason uniform. He has a long beard and stands holding a cane in one hand.
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