Resource Type

[Flyer: Finding Yourself in the Archive] (open access)

[Flyer: Finding Yourself in the Archive]

Flyer for Finding Yourself in the Archive: TWU's WASP Collection, hosted by The Woman's Collection at TWU on September 26, 2008. The first page includes a schedule of the day's events. The second page provides information about each archival stations featured at the event.
Date: September 26, 2008
Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The National Register of Historic Places (open access)

The National Register of Historic Places

Pamphlet describing the purpose of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and process for suggesting new additions. It includes information about preservation assistance, cultural resource planning, criteria for evaluating the significance of properties, state and federal nomination processes, as well as publications and other resources, with a list of state and federal preservation officers.
Date: unknown
Creator: National Register of Historic Places
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wings Across America pamphlet] (open access)

[Wings Across America pamphlet]

A pamphlet from Wings Across America discussing its mission and the history of the WASP.
Date: 2000~/2009~
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 21-October 26, 2013 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 21-October 26, 2013

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from September 21st to October 26th during the 63rd season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 20-October 25, 2014 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 20-October 25, 2014

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from September 20 to October 25 during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 5, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 5, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 5th during the 65th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Winter 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 30-February 20, 2016 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 30-February 20, 2016

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from January 30th to February 20th during the 65th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Winter 2016
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 19-October 24, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: September 19-October 24, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from September 19th to October 24th during the 65th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Autumn 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 2014 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 2014

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 6th during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Winter 2014
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 31-February 21, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 31-February 21, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from January 31st to February 21st during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Winter 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 18-May 2, 2015 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 18-May 2, 2015

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from April 18th to May 2nd during the 64th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: Spring 2015
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans Day Celebration Program] (open access)

[Veterans Day Celebration Program]

Program for a Veterans Day celebration held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in honor of the Texas WASP. It includes: information on the Public Law 111-40, which awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the WASP; an agenda of the day's events; the names and photographs of the Texas WASP recognized at the event; the text of Public Law 111-40; information and illustrations of the various uniforms worn by the WASP; and a list of the event's supporters.
Date: 2009-11~
Creator: Texas Air Force Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Centennial History of Sacred Heart Church, 1891-1991 (open access)

The Centennial History of Sacred Heart Church, 1891-1991

Booklet describing the history of Sacred Heart Church in Abilene, Texas. It includes information about the various clergy who served at the church, the building and renovations, and other historical notes.
Date: 1991
Creator: Woodruff, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion (open access)

W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion

Program for a WASP reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. Included within is a proclamation from Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. designating August 22nd as WASP Day, letters, historical information for South Carolina, reunion itineraries, and other information about WASP and aircraft.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion, Charleston S.C.1988] (open access)

[Pamphlet: W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion, Charleston S.C.1988]

A schedule of events pamphlet for the 1988 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. The schedule includes historic information on the city, welcoming letters from the mayor and the governor, and a schedule for meetings, activities, and meals.
Date: 1988
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 8, Chapter 2. Diplomacy and War (open access)

Command Study 8, Chapter 2. Diplomacy and War

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about international relations. This chapter discusses "the rise of modern diplomacy as a tool of international relations" as well as "some of the causes of war" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP 60th Anniversary Reunion] (open access)

[Program: WASP 60th Anniversary Reunion]

Program for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 60th Anniversary celebration that includes a memorial tribute to Director Jackie Cochran. The pamphlet also lists pilot and NASA engineer, Marta Bohn-Meyer, as a guest speaker.
Date: 2002
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilot (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection]

Pamphlet from Texas Women's University advertising their Woman's Collection and describing Women Airforce Service Pilots history and the story of their militarization.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 2000 Reunion Schedule of Events (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 2000 Reunion Schedule of Events

Pamphlett with a blue diamond wings logo that contains a schedule of events for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 2000 Reunion. Included is a map of the Texas Woman's University campus, the reunion location.
Date: 2000
Creator: Texas Woman's University.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Greatest Generations Foundation Booklet] (open access)

[The Greatest Generations Foundation Booklet]

Booklet from The Greatest Generations Foundation. The cover has an image of the words "Never Forget" written on concrete. The bottom margin has a watermark of a sepia American flag, beneath the name of the foundation. The bottom left corner has a logo of a soldier standing at a cross with a dove above it. Inside of the booklet are featured photos of veterans and locations with information on the foundation. The back cover has the quote "'Our stories will be told, but we'd like to tell them while we're still living.' -- Jim Blane, WWII Veteran," as well as contact info for donations and the slogan "Remember those who served."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 9, Chapter 2. Air University (open access)

Current Study 9, Chapter 2. Air University

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about commands within the United States Air Force. This chapter discusses the "nature of the Air University, its mission, historical background, educational philosophy, organization and functions, and [shows] how it fits into the general pattern of Air Force organization." It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988] (open access)

[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988]

Letter from Isabel Madison Van Lom to her fellow WASP discussing the opening of The National Womens Military Museum and Research Center. The letter is written on a letter head from the museum that feature three women in uniform printed in the top left, and it includes a museum pamphlet discussing the new institute's features.
Date: May 31, 1988
Creator: Van Lom, Isabel Madison
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 28, 1969 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 28, 1969

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on January 28th during the 19th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: January 1969
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History
One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference (open access)

One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference

Program entitled "One More Sentimental Journey" for a W.A.S.P. Conference in Washington D.C. A signed letter from President Bill Clinton is included, along with letters, biographical information, photos, and captions from and/or of WASP. Also included are conference itineraries, photo collages, and historical info.
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History