Email Exchanges Over the Years
Dear Today Reader, what you see below is an ever so small selection of easily 4,000 email exchanges between myself and many people who helped over the last 11 or so years to assemble this complex story and website. The Vets themselves. Their families. And my research “network.” But the gather on these pages may give you some insight into how the seemingly endless puzzle pieces began to – and do – fit together.
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Nov 6, 1946. Czechoslovak National Assembly (Parliament). History of UNRRA by Ministr Václav Majer. Full speech.
Dear Today Reader, treasure comes in many forms - and languages! You have here, compliments of Librarian Karolina Kostalova and her cohorts of the…
Research sources and referrals expand as New Mexico State Librarians take interest in VAE history.
From: Reference, DCA Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2:57 PM To: Gaye.Lyn Subject: Air Transport, Saturday Evening Post, and Business Week;Dear Gaye Gravely Pollitt,Carmelita and…
Bernard Shmanske’s son contacted me
From: Gaye Pollitt To: shmansk Sent: Sat, May 2, 2015 5:39 pm Subject: Hello, Steve. It's Gaye Thank you. Thank you. For being so…
2015 and 1946 Veterans Air contact. Father and Son Altvater in Sebring, FL.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 10:54 AM To: "Allen Altvater" Subject: Allen, my Dad's airline was a Sebring Tenant Allen, hello.…
“Permission and fee for reuse of publisher’s copyright material.” Mandatory?? TBD.
From: CommNews Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 3:24 PM To: CommNews List Member Subject: [CommNews] McClatchy - Permissions & Licensing Quote Form a form…
First intro to Copyright perils and intricacies…one month into VAE research.
On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 3:57 PM, Gaye Lyn wrote: Derek, good day. I’ve just begun researching the airline my father founded in…
Follow the breadcrumbs. Searching for Veterans Air vintage aviation media articles.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: June-03-15 3:35 PM To: Vintage Magazines Subject: Want ID -200 The following offline search was received. WANT NUMBER..200 CUSTOMER INFORMATION…
Northwestern, Transportation Library Head. Researched multiple topics. Gave helpful tips. Replied to copious questions.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:01 AM To: Roberto A Sarmiento Subject: Veterans Air Express - my Dad's airline Hello, Roberto.…
A puzzle piece that seems to fit; but, then, NO, the dates don’t jive. Search further.
Subject: Fw: Heather, my Dad and your Grandfather may have founded an airline together in 1945 Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:45:47 -0600 From:…
Tenacious Santa Fe Librarian discovers Czech Diva’s name and spelling, Jarmila Novotna, plus to-date unknown VAE pilot.
From: MESSER, BARBARA J. Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 11:49 AM To: Gaye.Lyn Subject: attachments from Air Transport and Air Transporation Hi Gaye, Here…
Dear Network: Extraordinary experience. Found and spoke with Jack Stettner and Marilyn Gries! Plans to meet in Florida.
From "Gaye Lyn" To "Peter Riool"; "Henry M Holden"; "Stanley Kober"; "Stan Baumwald"; "C. Robert Rotter"; "Cheryl Messina"; "John Corpening"; "Mary Mahoney"; "Shea Oakley";…
Could be the DC-3 Gaye Lyn has been identified. Or is the conclusion premature?
From: ALFRED STETTNERSent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 1:43 PMTo: Gaye LynCc: Ellen Stettner ; Scott Stettner ; Jack StettnerSubject: Re: Aircraft records Hi Gaye…
Amazing, great “quick google” research from interested aviation buff. Who was he?
From: Veterans Air Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 1:49 AM To: Gaye.Lyn Subject: Website Contact Website Contact You were or are:: Just generally interested…
Gravely daughter to Stettner daughter to Jack Z. Stettner himself. The magic of Veterans Air research and emails.
From:"Ellen Stettner" Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:20 AM To: Gaye.Lyn Subject: Re: Jack, I'm in BIG trouble... This was a VERY sweet email,…
Stellar web designer and Research Network member. Paul Burton finds key article. Air Trails Pictorial. April 1946.
From: Paul Burton [Aditerum] Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 5:55 AM To: Gaye Lyn Subject: Re: Whole article Gaye, Get your own copy and…
Peter Riool and Al Stettner Chasing VAE Aircraft Registrations
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 7:47 AM To: Peter Riool Subject: nc88829 Hey, Stranger, how are you. Guess where I am?…
1929 First Women’s National Air Derby. Skill. Passion. Chutzpah. Visionaries before our own VAE Vets.
Dear Reader, Ellen Stettner sent me this link in 2015. She is Jack Stettner's daughter and knew that I became a private pilot and…
Peter Riool researches “unidentified” VAE pilots and shares “puzzles.”
From: Peter Riool Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:46 AM To:gaye.lyn Subject: On a lazy sunday afternoon... Hi Gaye. After looking through a few…
Carole Landis. Glamour Girls. VAE DC-4 christening. Ya meet the nicest people doing research.
From: Gaye Lyn To: GMOVIES Sent: Tue, Sep 8, 2015 3:22 pm Subject: Carole and DC-4's Hello, Gwen! Fancy meeting you here!! I cannot…
FLYING mag reveals names. Copy permission suggested. Warsaw crew names were wrong.
Dear Reader, These three email exchanges were five months into my now 11 year Veterans Air research. Not an excuse, but perhaps an understandable…
Gaye Lyn learns why Fiorella LaGuardia got involved with Veterans Air UNRRA Contract
From "Gaye Lyn" To "ALFRED STETTNER" ; "Scott Stettner" ; "Buffy Noll Wimmer" Date 9/14/2015 2:39:11 PM Subject John Noll's voice over re: Fiorello…
Sebring, short-lived Veterans Air maintenance base in FL, generated lots of press clippings – most with no newspaper names.
On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:29 AM, Gaye Lyn wrote: Good morning, Carole. I am so tardy in sending my appreciation that I’m…
Seeking Sebring media names and sources for VAE DC-4 refurb and UNRRA cargo destination coverage.
From "Gaye Lyn" To "Allen" Date 9/17/2015 9:59:12 AM Subject ...and to you... Hello, Allen. All continues to grow like topsy here. I need…
Craig Broughton and Gaye Lyn both surprised.
From: Craig BroughtonSent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:11 AMTo: Gaye LynSubject: From Craig Broughton Lyn I can't begin to tell you how surprised I…
Emails with Bob Broughton, Richard’s other son.
From: Robert BroughtonSent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 11:00 PMTo: gaye lynCc: craigSubject: Picture for your research on Veterans Airlines Hello Gaye, My brother, Craig,…
Emails prompt reunion with Elliotts.
From Esta-Ann Elliott To Gaye Lyn Date 11/7/2015 9:16 AM Subject NJ visit Dear Gaye, Shea Oakley gave us your email address and he…
Richard Broughton, DC-4 pilot and shutter bug, saved UNRRA flight photos. Son Craig shares this Iceland stopover
-----Original Message-----From: Craig Broughton Sent: Monday, November 09, 2015 10:14 AM To: Gaye Gravely Subject: Iceland stopover Gaye, though not visible in this pic,…
Reply to NJ journalist Jack Elliott’s wife, Esta-Ann
From Gaye LynTo Esta-Ann ElliottDate 11/7/2015 12:15 PMSubject Re: NJ visit Hello, Esta-Ann,How lovely to hear from you. Thank you for reaching out.Actually, Jack did…
First emails with Steve Bobinsky at Embry-Riddle in 2015 about mutual Nonsked History projects
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 4:27 PM To: Bobinsky, Steven J. Subject: Steve, my Dad started a non-sked in 1945 Hello,…
Internet leads William C Jakeman’s son, Jake, to our Veterans Air website. Really a find!
YOU WROTE ON THE WEBSITE: E-mail: <redacted> First Name: William Last Name: Jakeman Nickname: Jake You were or are: Related to VA member Biographical…
Adored husband & father, Ed Martz passed away. I was privileged to meet him.
On 4/4/2016 at 9:31 AM, suzanne wrote: Gaye, I'm sorry to tell you that my Dad passed away early this morning. All his kids…
Gaye Lyn’s 2016 Prague trip. Librarians pull extensive VAE 1946 UNRRA relief flights media.
From: Gaye Gravely Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:48 PM To: National Library of the Czech Republic Subject: 1946 delivery of 55.000 hatching eggs…
Todd South, The Record, prints nicely-told story during Aviation Museum research trip to NJ.
From: Gaye Lyn Gravely Sent: Friday, June 3, 2016 2:56 AM To: Shea Oakley; Henry M Holden ; Mrs Michelle Fanelli Subject: Bergen Record…
Surprise! Treasure! John Schaus finds 1946 VAE ex-employer in 2016 news article. By Line: Todd Smith.
From: Gaye Lyn VAE Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:22 PM To: South, Todd Subject: one more "rest of the story" Hello, Todd, I…
John Corpening. Encouragement. Introductions. Forgotten Flights listing. And sad condolences.
Dear Reader, this Post is very long. But it gives you some insight into the circuitous route and some special people who helped bring…
Sept 2017 extensive online assistance from Library of Congress. Mind-boggling Oct visit to D.C.
Question History: Patron: To General Inquiries: Hello. I would like to know if the list of publications below - spanning any portion of 1945…
Riool continues to assist VAE fleet research. DC-3 Gaye Lyn may be identified.
From: Gaye Lyn VAE Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 5:06 PM To: Peter Riool ABCDlist.nl Subject: Hey, Peter, remember me???? Peter, how are you????…
Tracking Bahamas crash of our DC-3 – long after it flew for Veterans Air.
De : Gaye Lyn Envoyé : lundi, 29 janvier 2018 17:50 À : BAAA - ACRO Objet : 1948 Douglas C-47 crash in Bahamas…
Bobinsky introduces Gaye Lyn as “part of our nonsked aviation history project” to Hazy Librarian.
On 5/31/2018 9:54 AM, Gaye Lyn wrote: Good morning, Steve. Nice talking with you yesterday. Steve, I have browsed through the Hazy Library online.…
Veterans Air given use of aviation research resources in ERAU Prescott Hazy Library.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Saturday, June 2, 2018 11:52 AM To: Roth, Suzie Cc: Bobinsky, Steven J. Subject: My Dad's 1945 nonsked airline &…
Craig Morris, Av World Collectibles, shares VAE treasures in email.
From "Craig Morris" To gaye.lyn Date 7/20/2018 1:22:25 PM Subject Good afternoon Gaye HI Gaye. Craig Morris from California here. After leaving U a…
Dr. Sally Blomstrom receives “thumbnail” peek at VAE history to help explore befitting objectives.
On 10/26/2018 2:23 PM, Bobinsky, Steven J. wrote: Gaye Lyn, Thank you for sharing your site and your story. We are happy to be…
June 2019 in GRACIE to Dallas. Atlanta. Boynton, Delray, Daytona Beaches. Home
In a message dated 4/19/2019 3:49:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Gaye.Lynwrites to Richard Broughton's two sons: Hi, Craig and Bob. It's me. Hope you are…
Summer 2019. GRACIE road trip. Sharing map and plans with Stettner family.
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, 3:57:08 PM EDT, Gaye Lyn wrote: Hello, dear Family, Just checking in. Scott, congrats again on the hotel award.…
Columbia University Library assists Veterans Air UNRRA research.
On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 3:45 PM Gaye Lyn wrote: Dear Librarian, By suggestion of the Government Documents Librarian at New Mexico State…
Embry-Riddle Students gather Questions to ask for their 3-part Video featuring Veterans Air.
From "Gaye Lyn" To "Blomstrom, Sally" ; "Steven J. Bobinsky" Date 6/9/2019 3:44:33 AM Subject Some possible questions Good morning, Sally, I write you…
Countdown: Wardrobe. Times. Digital Studio. Student Interviewer & Videographers. How to film.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 9:13 PM To: Blomstrom, Sally Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Getting back to you Wardrobe question. 😉…
Joey, ERAU student video host, has surprise
From: Gaye Gravely Pollitt Sent: Sunday, July 7, 2019 5:29 PM To: Steven J. Bobinsky Subject: What a surprise! Dear Mr. Bobinsky. You have…
Complexity of “nonskeds” existence. Details of glider delivery. Emails with Al Stettner.
Dear Reader, this email is long and might be a touch confusing. But, it contains a link to a story, though unrelated to Veterans…
AIRWAYS drafts, images, schedule for VAE story.
On Aug 15, 2019, at 7:29 AM, Gaye Lyn wrote: David, good morning. I'm attaching the revised version of the Draft I sent on…
ERAU Students deliver “rough” draft of VAE Video. It’s a professional job!
On 11/20/2019 4:59 PM, Blomstrom, Sally wrote: Hi Gaye Lyn, Here is the rough draft. Very little editing was done. At this point you…
Capt W Jakeman, graduate of ERAU and proud son of VAE Capt William C Jakeman, applauds Veterans Air ERAU Archives Collection.
From "Captain W. Jakeman" To "Gaye Lyn Gravely" Date 1/7/2020 3:14:35 PM Subject Re: Veterans Air Express newest story. And YOU are part of…
KQNA interviews ERAU Aviation History Speaker about Veterans Air Story.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 1:32 PM To: D. J. Fone , KQNA radio; Kidrick, Jerry; Bobinsky, Steven J.; Roth, Suzie…
A C47 from the past!
On 4/5/2020 3:52 PM, AL wrote: Thought you would get a kick out of this: Subject: An Interesting Coincidence Max and Eddie, A good…
Jack’s “Kids” Exchange Birthday Emails with Gaye Lyn.
On May 27, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Gaye Lyn wrote: Dearest Family, I am with you today to celebrate your dad's birthday and memories.…
Chambers Family Meets USAF Chief of Staff.
On Jun 3, 2020 2:51 PM, Bruce Chambers <[redacted for privacy]> wrote: Gaye Lyn………… Here is something that you are welcome to put on…
Daughter of Walter Haag contacts Veterans Air through our website!
On 10/10/2020 9:49 AM, Gaye.Lyn wrote: Subject: Contact from: Suzanne Haag Talley Date: 2020-10-10 07:33 From: Veterans Air To: Reply-To: 10-Oct-2020, 7:33am Contact from…
Librarians. Always thorough, dig deeper. Make suggestions. National Archives prove my point.
On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 9:50 AM RDT2 Assignments From: Gaye Lyn Date: Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 3:57 PM Subject: RG: 197,…
AIRWAYS publisher exchanges edits and images in lead up to covid-delayed March 2023 article.
---- On Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:29:48 -0700 David H. Stringer wrote --- Hi Gaye, Your article about your dad's airline will be running…
“Not easy” capture. 76 year old history. Relatively small outfit.
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 12:09 PM To: David H. Stringer Subject: Re: Your Article David, hi. You are so great…
More databases. More puzzle pieces to the unfolding story. More research help.
On Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:59:11 -0700 Alan Bender wrote Gaye, Good talking with you on Saturday! I just purchased the March 2023 issue…
Embry-Riddle “team” interested in and helpful in telling the Veterans Air story.
On Mar 10, 2023 12:37 PM, Alan Bender wrote: Hi Gaye, I received the “Airways” magazine with your story in it last week. Great…
Gaye Lyn asks, “What’s next? What’s my research’s final venue? How do I start?”
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:24 PM To: Blomstrom, Sally; Thompson, William G. Cc: Bobinsky, Steven J. Subject: [EXTERNAL] "Unwrapping" last…
“Fascinating topic, amazing job, historical resources…” Evaluation & guidance, Newark Archives Project.
---- On Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:48:13 -0600 Gail Malmgreen wrote --- Dear Gaye, Thank you so much for your very interesting message to…
Asking Embry-Riddle to consider archiving the Veterans Air Express story!!
From "Gaye Lyn" To "CHRISA22" Cc "blomstrs""bobinb97"; "thompsb" Date 10/12/2023 12:15:24 PM Subject Archive for the Veterans Air story Alexandra, hello. We meet again…
Embry-Riddle Archives Librarian “Open to idea…to accept materials of your research.”
On Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:43:33 -0600 Christoff, Alexandra V. wrote Hello Gaye Lyn, I'm sorry for the gap of time between your email…
His Aunt. Veterans Air Passenger & Beaming!
Website Contact from Joseph Jordan 17-Feb-2024, 12:41pm Have 2 pictures of one of your flights. My Aunt is in one, I believe may be…
VAE, The Unfolding Story of a 1945 Non-Sked Air Carrier” enters ERAU Archives
From "Christoff, Alexandra V." To "Gaye Lyn" <> Date 3/26/2025 9:39:13 AM Subject Re: [EXTERNAL] ERAU Archives Collection: Veterans Air Express, The Unfolding Story…
Hello, Research Network. Veterans Air in ERAU Archives
From "Gaye Lyn" To "Veterans Air Line" Date 8/21/2025 11:46:41 AM Subject Collection Veterans Air Express, The Unfolding Story of a 1945 Non-Sked Air…
Web designer with smart ideas – and appreciated sense of humour! (Not misspelled; British version.)
From "Paul Burton [Aditerum]" To "Gaye Gravely" Date 10/3/2025 8:33:43 AM Subject veteransair.org/footnotes/ Gaye, I left you a little present in the footnotes page…
Two-months, 11 exchanges. UN Archives NY office. Moving, extensive data
Dear Today Reader,Below are 11 email exchanges between myself and Alex, an Archives Librarian with United Nations Archives office in New York, between 28…