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Letter written by Dorothy Scott to her father, G. M. Scott, on September 19, 1943. Scott discusses a trip to New York, being asked to be an instrument instructor, an article in National Geographic, and her thoughts on her father's letter to…

Letter written by Dorothy Scott to her father on February 23, 1943. Scott discusses landing at a new base and excitement over their being female pilots, and flights back to Dallas.

Letter written by Dorothy Scott to her family on October 10, 1943. Scott discusses becoming a army instrument instructor, teaching students, the potential to go to pursuit school, and putting together a ground school for women.

Letter from Cordye Hall to Vice-President Lyndon Johnson thanking him for sending her a copy of speech from a dinner honoring Adlai Stevenson. Hall states that she sees "no relevance" between Johnson's speech and the occasion. Hall takes issue with…

Letter from Cordye Hall to Senator Lyndon Johnson in reply to his letter from March 6, 1955 in which he sent her a letter from the Democratic National Committee signed by Clayton Fritchey. Hall discusses the Shivers Republicans and "dirty politics"…

Cordye Hall writes to President Ronald Reagan about a recent speech in which he referred to the Russians in unfavorable terms. Hall believes that his words are undiplomatic and will increase world tension. Hall makes suggestions for peaceful…

Letter from Cordye Hall to Lyndon Johnson regarding the amount of money that Johnson is receiving as a former president. Hall is dismayed and asks Johnson to explain. Hall also asks that Johnson give the enclosed "Another Mother for Peace"…

Letter from Cordye Hall to J.M. Roche, the General Motors Chairman of the Board, regarding GMs involvement in manufacturing munitions for use in the Vietnam War. Hall states that she has guilt over owning a GM vehicle but will not buy another one…

Letter from Cordye Hall to D.C. Burnham at Westinghouse regarding Westinghouse's involvement in manufacturing munitions for use in the Vietnam War. Hall states that she has many Westinghouse appliances and so is shocked that they are "manufacturing…

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