[War Department Envelope] (open access)

[War Department Envelope]

Empty business envelope issued by the War Department of the United States.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker] (open access)

[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]

Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Form, November 10, 1944] (open access)

[War Savings Bond Form, November 10, 1944]

War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as a co-owner of the bond.
Date: November 10, 1944
Creator: Parker, Catherine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Form, April 25, 1944] (open access)

[War Savings Bond Form, April 25, 1944]

War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as her beneficiary.
Date: April 25, 1944
Creator: Parker, Catherine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]

Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date: June 2002
Creator: Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again] (open access)

[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date: July 3, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again] (open access)

[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date: July 3, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret'] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date: 2003
Creator: Rivas, Lisa Harrison
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 15, 1945] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 15, 1945]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: November 15, 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 30, 1944 #2] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 30, 1944 #2]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: November 30, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
AAF to Inactivate WASP on December 20 (open access)

AAF to Inactivate WASP on December 20

War Department press release announcing the deactivation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots program, with quotes from General Arnold and Jacqueline Cochran stating that they are proud of the work the WASP have done.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, April 30, 1944] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, April 30, 1944]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: April 30, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, May 31, 1944] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, May 31, 1944]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: May 31, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, January 15, 1945]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 30, 1944] (open access)

[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, November 30, 1944]

Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker. Her recent promotion and station transfer are noted in the remarks section.
Date: November 30, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009 (open access)

Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009

Photos of WASP at Texas Congressional Gold Medal event honoring their service in World War II printed out alongside text explaining the ceremony and activities of the day.
Date: November 11, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement from Miss Jacqueline Cochran on Accomplishments of WASP Program (open access)

Statement from Miss Jacqueline Cochran on Accomplishments of WASP Program

Press release from the War Department giving Jacqueline Cochran's assessment of the accomplishments of the Women Airforce Service Pilots as the director of the WASP program.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Men in Uniform Next to Airplane]

Photograph of three men in military uniforms standing in front of an airplane. One of the men is gesturing with his hands.
Date: November 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker WASP Appointment Slip] (open access)

[Parker WASP Appointment Slip]

Appointment slip stating Catherine Parker's new position, pay grade, and station in the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program.
Date: April 18, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker WASP Promotion] (open access)

[Catherine Parker WASP Promotion]

Photocopy of a notice of personnel action from the War Department promoting Catherine Parker from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new pay-grade.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department. & Ahlgrimm, James A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Biplane in a Field]

Photograph of a biplane in a field with two people in the cockpit. The back of the photo reads "Greetings from Mr. Williams (my instructor) and C---"
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Personnel, Civilian: Wearing of the WASP Uniform (open access)

Personnel, Civilian: Wearing of the WASP Uniform

Air Force regulations for how personnel are to wear, take care of, and behave in a Women Airforce Service Pilots uniform
Date: February 14, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chemical Warfare Pocket Reference Chart (open access)

Chemical Warfare Pocket Reference Chart

Reference chart with information on common chemical weapons, field first aid, decontamination methods, and proper gas mask care and use.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History