Below is a reproduction of the official air force inventory from undated and unsigned typed sheets. The inventory was probably compiled from lockers at the different bases from which Gertrude flew. All spelling and punctuation are from the original documents. The checks are from friends and relatives and were probably birthday gifts. Gertrude went missing before receiving them.
(Page 1)
3 Lipsticks
4 Spools Thread
2 Negative prints of photo
1 Razor container, empty
11 Panties, silk
1 Cloth bag full of silk hose
1 Garter belt
1 Slip, silk
2 Brassieres
2 Girdles
2 Pr. Gloves, pigskin, white
6 Handkerchiefs
Green material for curtains
1 Basket containing:
3 Necklaces, beaded
3 Pr. Earrings
1 Clip (Costume jewelry)
1 Pr. Wings, WASP
1 Small lapel wings insignia
1 Bunch Artificial Flowers
2 Neckties
4 Pr. Socks
1 Washcloth
1 Cosmetic pouch
1 Cap
2 Kerchiefs
1 Tobacco pouch
1 Pr. Silk stockings
1 Small leather photo fold
3 Hair nets
2 Belts
1 Ball wool mending thread
1 Kodak slide
1 Wooden trinket
1 Shoe cloth
1 Small clock in carrying case
1 Small alarm clock (Baby Ben)
1 Booklet of needles
1 Card of knitting needles
1 Ring box, empty
1 Pencil sharpener (Don. Duck)
1 Napkin, blue
1 Shoehorn
1 Radio, Emerson, portable
1 Compact
1 Photo
1 Book, PAAF Personnel
1 Book, 5th FG Love Field Personnel
1 Purse, leather, black, initials GVT, containing
1 small change purse with $.50
1 Bond application
1 Penny
1 Handkerchief
1 Box Eversharp lead
1 Pack Midol tablets
3 Leather name bands
2 Wooden pencils
1 Purse, white, zipper, containing:
1 Change purse
2 Wooden pencils
1 Small brass plate bearing inscription Bev S
1 Dead Reckoning Computer and case
1 Pilot’s log book
1 Notebook
3 Photographs
1 1000 Reis Brazilian coin
1 Coral Bagles (sic) car token
1 Netherland 5¢ coin
1 6¢ air mail stamp
1 Computer
2 Books, “Sex Habits” and “The Sex Technique in Marriage”.
1 Silk scarf, white
4 Slips
3 Neckties
1 Bathrobe
3 Dresses, 2-black, 1-purple, 1-pastel multi-colored
1 Wash cloth
1 Shirt, rayon
1 Housecoat, rayon
3 Pr. Heavy wool socks, white
1 Belt, blue
1 Large straw hat
1 Button, green
1 Pr. shoes, low black
The above items will be found in the trunk (footlocker).
(Page 2)
1 Pr. Silk Stockings
1 Sm. alarm clock, portable (case)
1 Belt, cloth, black
1 Tin can, round, containing:
1 checkbook on Rep. Nat. Bk. of Dallas
1 Necktie
1 Tobacco pouch
1 Sm. Brass plate initials MLD
1 Identification tape
1 Sewing kit
1 Lapel wings insignia
1 Measuring tape
3 Spools thread, brown
1 Thimble
1 Pr. small scissors
1 Ribbon, purple, ½”
3 A. C. Insignias
1 Pr. Breast wings
2 ATC Insignia
79 Pennies (white) in blue pack
1 Under jersey
1 Under drawers
1 Cosmetic carrying case, leather, zipper
1 Can tennis balls (Duncan)
11 Photographs
1 Pr. high leather boots
7 Brassiers
5 Balls of yarn, khaki
1 Towel, bath
1 Kerchief
1 Wool sweater, white
1 Laundry bag
1 Pr. slippers
1 Pr. leather gloves
1 Small haircomb
1 card bobby pins
1 Leather carrying case (shoulder strap)
1 Small nail file case
1 Hair comb
2 Hair brushes
2 Silk panties
2 Night gowns, flannel (pink, blue)
1 Cotton panties
1 Pr. white gloves
6 handkerchiefs
2 Silk slips
1 Blouse, blue
1 Sweater, button
1 Bathing suit
1 Bag, straw
1 Pr. moccasin
1 Pr. Bedroom slippers, blue
1 Pr. green shoes
1 Pr. black shoes (in mittens)
1 Pr. shoes, black
1 Pr. white gloves
1 Leather bag, zipper, containing lotions, creams, perfumes, etc.
1 Raincoat
1 Leather belt
1 Coat, black, with pilot’s wings’
2 Blouse, white
3 Slips
1 Skirt, multi-colored
2 Dresses, multi-colored
1 Skirt, blue
1 Blouse, green
1 Dress, black & White stripes with red belt
1 Dress, upper white, lower multi-colored
1 Dress, green, with belt
1 Trousers, riding, khaki
1 Brassiere
1 Canvas carrying bag with zipper
1 Argus model C2 camera with case
1 Weston light indicator for camera case
1 Kodak film
1 Argus yellow filter lens accessory for camera
1 Coverall, WASP Flying Suit
1 Raincoat with cap
1 Necktie
1 Book, “The Apostle”
1 Photograph frame
1 small luggage bag with snaps
1 Pr. socks, wool, white
1 shoe brush
8 Books
1 Straw weave suitcase containing Costume jewelry, Mexican hats
1 Book o Psalms
1 Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors
4 Photos
2 Books
1 Pr. wool socks
2 Handkerchiefs
1 Air rifle, pump
1 Umbrella, lady’s
1 Lady’s purse, black
2 Shirts, green
1 Pr. trousers, green
(Second letter of air force inventory, undated)
1 Certificate of Complete of WASP Training Courses
1 Diploma from 568th AAFBU, 4th OUT, Brownsville, Texas
November and December bank statement from Republic National Bank, Dallas, Texas
1 Letter from Chief of Police, Summit, New Jersey
1 Letter from Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
1 Series E War Bond, $25.00 denomination, in gift folder
1 Series E War Bond, $50.00 denomination, p.o.d. Miss Margaret P Whittall
1 Letter from H. D. Tompkins containing a check dated 26 Oct., 1944, in amount of $75.00 drawn by Harold D. Tompkins payable to the order of Gertrude V. Tompkins
1 Letter from Harriet J. Wade containing Cashiers Check NO. T-7277, dated 19 Oct., 1944, on the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Co., New York, in amount of $15.00, payable to the order of Gertrude V. Tompkins
1 Letter from Suzanne Van Dulun containing check dated 21 Oct., 1944, in amount of $10.00, payable to the order of Gertrude V. Tompkins.
7 Letters from various persons
4 Letters from H. M. Silver
1 War Department Form No. 58; 1 Treasury Department Form W-2; 1 Class A Pay Reservation.
1 Flying V, 29 September, 1944 issue
1 Clipping containing picture of 3 WASPs, including Gertrude V. Tompkins
2 Keys, one of which is to the footlocker which has been previously shipped.
$1.15 in cash