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Title
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[Letter from Dorothy Scott to her father, Jan. 5, 1943]
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Identifier
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MSS600c_Scott,Dorothy_Correspondence,Dec1942-July1943_19430105
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Type
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Letters
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Creator
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Scott, Dorothy, 1920-1943
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Dorothy Scott 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.
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Description
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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.
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Format
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6 x 9 in.; 2 pgs., front and back
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Language
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en
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Rights
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Materials may not be used without permission. For further information, please contact (940) 898-3751 or womenshistory@twu.edu
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Rights Holder
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Woman's Collection, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425528, Denton, TX 76204.
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Is Part Of
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MSS 600c, Dorothy F. Scott Papers
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extracted text
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Envelope
[has a "VIA AIR MAIL" stamp and a postmark that reads "COFFEYVILLE KANS. JAN 5 9:30PM 1943"]
Hotel Dale
There's no Better Address
COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS
Mr. Q. M. Scott
Oroville
Wash.
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[Hotel letterhead]
Earl Moulder
General Manager
Otto Petersen
Resident Manager
THERE IS NO BETTER ADDRRESS
125 EXCELLENT ROOMS
MODERN AIR COOLED COFFEE SHOP
IN CONNECTION
HOTEL DALE
COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS
Jan. 5, 1943
Dear Dad:
Most of my worries are over. I've gotten the car here all o.k. and will leave it for Ed. It has all worked out very well for all concerned. Ed was the car much closer and at less expense. I've been able to get most of my traveling done via car and all expenses paid, and my co-pilot, Betsy, gets her car here and sees her family.
We were given travel orders and gas coupons- nine- each good for one tank full, so we really ran it low each time. I'm able to
[letterhead footer: "COFFEYVILLE'S NEWEST AND ONLY FIREPROOF HOTEL"]
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leave Ed 3/4 tank and 12 extra gallons and still have enough to get Betsy and I to Dallas easily and some to spare. Ed will be able to get gas extra to go to Colo. Sprs. so everything's rosy.
This Dallas transfer came as a complete surprise, but we know it was quite an honor to be the ones selected to go to the most important base for WAFS now and to go first. We don't know what we're in for, but it seems like twin-engine school and all heavier planes.
Among ferry pilots Dallas seems like the favorite field so we are hoping to like it too. I guess we'll stay in nurses quarters vacated for us.
The trip to here was via Washington D.C. We got there in the evening and did[underlined] get a hotel room (only $7- for two) and saw the Capitol and White House dimly
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and Wash. monument in the distance next A.M. on leaving. We got thru the Ohio flood area with only two detours- not bad- and saw much of the havoc created. It was quite a new sight to see the tops of trees and floating houses.
Oh yes, I meant to tell you, "gov. expense" means 4 cents per mile and $6.- a day expense money. That will just about cover it and is worth more just the experience and getting to take my car. We had to make only 250 mi per day so we drove more and are taking
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our extra day here.
Financially speaking, you'd never think I was earning any money the way I've been writing checks, but I wanted to pay off my NCAAB bills and uniform, and needed cash for running on until pay-day so I guess I've really socked it to you.
I want to send you about 50- a month until I get caught up and will when I get paid my travel money. Dec. check I'm using now and Ed's & Ethel's gift.
Do Ed & Ethel expect to get an apartment? If so I reckon they'll really be able to use the car.
Isn't everything just wonderful!
Love,
Dorothy
WAFS
5th Ferry Group
Love Field
Dallas, Texas
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