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[Clipping: Indio aviatrix put stamp on history]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Daily Sun, "Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history" by Jan Curran discussing the new Jacqueline Cochran Pioneer Pilot stamp that will be issues in a public ceremony on March 9, 1996 in Indio, California. It also discusses Cochran's career and accomplishments.
Date: February 24, 1996
Creator: Curran, Jan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date: November 24, 1991
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASPs with Flag]

Description: Photograph of 21 WASP veterans standing outside on and in front of bleachers at the 1986 convention; two at the front are in uniform and holding a WASP flag.
Date: [1986-09-24..1986-09-28]
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASPs with Flag]

Description: Photograph of 21 WASP veterans standing outside on and in front of bleachers at the 1986 convention; two at the front are in uniform and holding a WASP flag. A note with the date and location is on the bottom.
Date: [1986-09-24..1986-09-28]
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 24, 1945?]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing packages, working at the American Red Cross canteen at Logan Field, being called to work in Washington, living arrangements, and expressing her appreciation for her time as a WASP and how it prepared her for work after leaving the service. Written on Hotel Annapolis (Washington) stationary.
Date: 1945-04-24?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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