[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s] (open access)

[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
Date: December 10, 2002
Creator: Copenhaver, Larry
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lost Airports] (open access)

[Clipping: Lost Airports]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date: February 10, 1985
Creator: Ramsey, Ross
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: Lynch, Dudley
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Army Air Forces Gulf Coast Training Center, February 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Army Air Forces Gulf Coast Training Center, February 10, 1943]

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Army Air Forces Gulf Coast Training Center discussing previous correspondence from February 8th, 1943 regarding the proposed Women's Pilot Training in Sweetwater, Texas. It specifically calls for the attention of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver E. Ford, Jr.
Date: February 10, 1943
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Thomas Russell to Dan Moody, June 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. Thomas Russell to Dan Moody, June 10, 1944]

Letter from J. Thomas Russell to Governor Dan Moody discussing Russell's recent meeting with one General Kraus.
Date: June 10, 1944
Creator: Russell, J. Thomas
Object Type: Letter
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
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days] (open access)

[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
[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News Sunday Magazine, Southwest Scene, discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion at Avenger Field and the memories of the flight training they received there, as recalled by WASP member, Ann Rooney. Advertisements and comics are also printed throughout the clipping.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: Lynch, Dudley
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005]

Letter from Charles J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker Chatham thanking her and her husband for serving the country during World War II.
Date: April 10, 2005
Creator: Opersteny, Charles J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lawrence Fessler by Barracks]

Photograph of Lawrence Fessler standing in uniform in front of two wooden hutments at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Soldiers at Camp Barkeley]

Photograph of three soldiers, two identified as Sgt. Wolf and Cleland, posing in the barracks area at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation (open access)

Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation

A compilation of the many achievements of Women Airforce Service Pilot flight instructor, Ziggy Hunter, as a pioneer in aviation. Notes on the cover page indicate that the author, Nettie Moore, was a WASP control tower operator and that her attempts to gain national honor for Hunter have gone unsuccessful as of 1980.
Date: May 10, 1975
Creator: More, Nettie D.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Remembrance Clippings Scrapbook] (open access)

[WASP Remembrance Clippings Scrapbook]

Scrapbook with newspaper clippings on Women Airforce Service Pilots reunions and interviews.
Date: 1986-09-10/1986-09-25
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon, March 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon, March 10, 1944]

Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon discussing his frustration with the Army and her concerns about taking the Cadet Qualifying Exam.
Date: March 10, 1944
Creator: Werner, D. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Pinson to Charles A. Prince, June 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Pinson to Charles A. Prince, June 10, 1942]

Copy of a letter from J. C. Pinson to Charles A. Prince discussing the installation of telephone facilities at the site of Plosser and Prince's flying school in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: June 10, 1942
Creator: Pinson, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. C. Griffith to Plosser and Prince Flying Academy, July 10, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from R. C. Griffith to Plosser and Prince Flying Academy, July 10, 1942]

Copy of telegram from R. C. Griffith to Plosser and Prince Flying Academy discussing securing rights to begin construction on a spur of railway tracks.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Griffith, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Griffith, July 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Griffith, July 10, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Griffith discussing an enclosed check and contract copies for the construction of a proposed railway spur near Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Barkeley Parade Grounds]

Postcard of soldiers marching on the parade grounds at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- Received your letter yesterday & am glad to hear you are still all ok. It was approx 1850 miles down here. Arrived in good time Saturday. Rained most of this week and [?] of cold. Bought 8FL of antifreeze tonite (alcohol base) it is quite scarce here. Woodrow."
Date: December 10, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 10, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 10, 1943?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her family discussing increasing confidence in her flying abilities, the weather, and her weight.
Date: 1943-03-10?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing visiting her friend Billy and her recent travels ferrying aircraft. Written on American Airlines Sky Harbor Airport stationary.
Date: 1944-09-10?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. "Button" Roberson to Herman F. Fuchs, October 10, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. "Button" Roberson to Herman F. Fuchs, October 10, 1986]

Letter from Button Roberson to Herman Fuchs discussing a recent visit, their respective medical problems, and a photo. The envelope is included.
Date: October 10, 1986
Creator: Roberson, H. L. (Button)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 10, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes responding to goings-on at home and discussing instrument flying with other students in flight training.
Date: June 10, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 10, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing new flight students, finishing certain phases of flight training, graduation, schedule and sleep, needing a bathing suit, and a lack of things to do in Sweetwater.
Date: April 10, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History