Moments of Inscription: The Lives of Women Through Their Letters
Dorothy F. Scott Papers
Title
Dorothy F. Scott Papers
Identifier
MSS 600c
Description
Joined the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in 1942. Stationed at New Castle Army Air Base and with the 5th Ferrying Squadron at Love Field, Dallas, Texas. Died in 1943 while in Pursuit training.
Contains correspondence written by Scott while serving as a WAFS from November 1942 - October 1943
Rights
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Letter written from Dorothy Scott to her father on January 5, 1943. Scott discusses using her car, travelling, and her transfer to Love Field Army Air Base in Dallas, TX.
Operations Order for Dorothy Scott, Elizabeth Whitlow, and Catherine Vail to transport aircraft from Wichita, Kansas to San Antonio, Texas, June 29, 1943
Letter written by Dorothy Scott to her father, G. M. Scott, on November 15, 1943. Scott discusses WAFS being used for tow piloting and starting pursuit school in Palm Springs on December 1st.
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 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 Congressman Horan.
Letter from Dorothy Scott to her father, G.M. Scott on September 8, 1943. Scott discusses instrument school, conflicts, visiting family, and meeting Jacqueline Cochran.
Draft letter to Congressman Walter Horan from G. M. Scott, September 13, 1943. Scott expresses his concerns about the WAFS not being militarized and having to pay full income tax. Scott sent this letter to his daughter Dorothy to get her opinion before he sent it to the Congressman.
Letter from Dorothy Scott to her father, G.M. Scott on March 25, 1943. Scott discusses weather delays, soloing in an AT-6, riding in a B-25, and entertaining a reporter.
Letter from Dorothy Scott to her father, G.M. Scott on March 6, 1943. Scott discusses a trip that took her through Jackson, Mississippi, Montgomery, Alabama, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas
Letter written by Dorothy Scott to her mother on February 24, 1943. Scott discusses a trip to Arkansas and the excitement over their being female pilots, and flights back to Dallas.
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 from Dorothy Scott to her father on January 5, 1943. Scott discusses using her car, travelling, and her transfer to Love Field Army Air Base in Dallas, TX.
