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[Aeronautical Chart of Abilene #2]
Aeronautical chart with various pieces of aviation information for flight and descent over Abilene.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: Catherine Parker]
Newspaper clipping stating that Miss Catherine Parker has received her WASP wings at Avenger Field and will be stationed at Marana Army Air Field in Marana, Arizona.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bryan Girl Will Get Wasp's Wings At Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Catherine Parker has completed the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and will be receiving her WASP wings at Avenger Field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Women Air Service Pilots, WWII: Historic Monument]
Pamphlet discussing the important history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and a statue monument to be constructed in their honor at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Army Form Instructions]
Small, ripped piece of paper with instructions for Catherine Parker to fill out her height and weight on four copies of a form. On the back is the date, 1944, and the word "Lieutenant", handwritten three times.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Central Dispensary, Lackland Air Force Base
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized
Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date:
March 19, 2009
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U. S. Army Air Forces Instructions to Candidates Selected for Women's Flying Training
Instructions from Jacqueline Cochran for women entering the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program on how to obtain a mandatory letter of release statement and on what items to bring for training.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, August 30, 1943]
Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker discussing the requirements for applying to the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program .
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]
Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was the first student to do a solo at Coulter Field in Bryan, Texas. The clipping also provides a list of the names of other students who will be training at the field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2]
Flyer for the 1972 WASP reunion advertising the unveiling of the WASP memorial monument in Sweetwater, along with various entertainment and speakers.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Catherine Parker Written Exam Results]
Results for Catherine Parker's written examination from the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Honorable Service with the Army Air Forces
Notarized certificate declaring that Catherine Parker has fulfilled her Women Airforce Service Pilot training and valuably served her country for 8 months, signed by General Henry Arnold and Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley & Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 99, Extract 1]
Special Order from Sid C. Pinskton listing the names of women who completed the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program and are authorized to fly military aircraft.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
2536D Army Air Forces Base Unit
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date:
March 10, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Catherine Parker in WASP Uniform]
Photograph of Catherine Parker in a Women Airforce Service Pilots uniform. The text printed at the bottom of the frame reads "Van Dyke Studio, Bryan Texas."
Date:
1944~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for WASP Gathering]
Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date:
June 13, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Wilson to Catherine Parker, March 1, 1945]
Letter from D. L. Wilson to Catherine Parker discussing the details of their past program at the N. A. A. Banquet and congratulating Ms. Parker for successfully handling her assigned tasks during the program.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Wilson, D. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Notes]
Flight log notes for flights between several towns in Texas, written in four quadrants of a single page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Order of Fifinella]
Empty envelope addressed to the Order of Fifinella in Dallas, Texas, with a stamp adhered to the top right corner. Not return address is written on the envelope.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cleaners Receipts]
Receipt from Roy Rasco: Cleaners-Hatters-Dryer the handling of a pair pants and two blouses owned by WASP, Catherine Parker.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History