[Volunteering On the Homefront Exhibit]

Photograph of a exhibit entitled "Volunteering on the Homefront." There are various uniforms and photographs visible as part of the exhibit. the exhibit includes the US Cadet Nurse Corps and the WASP.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII fliers no longer forgotten] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII fliers no longer forgotten]

Newspaper clipping from the Daily Herald, "WWII fliers no longer forgotten" by Harry Hitzeman. Pictured are Caroline Lindgren Collings of the Collings Foundation and Mark Hull in the B-17G. Also pictured is WASP Julie Stege.
Date: July 30, 2006
Creator: Hitzeman, Harry
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s] (open access)

[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s]

Copy of the June 1999 issue of the Atchison Daily Globe "saluting" the International 99s. Provided are biographies of International Forest of Friendship Inductees.
Date: June 17, 1999
Creator: Taylor, Chris
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping of a four-page spread on plans for a WASP memorial celebration, including a schedule of events, list of participants, profiles on notable WASP members, and a small illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Frontline, March 1, 2001 (open access)

The Frontline, March 1, 2001

Newspaper clipping of The Frontline, containing various stories of military personnel and veterans, as well as photographs and advertisements.
Date: March 1, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII Pilot Relives Service at Stewart] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII Pilot Relives Service at Stewart]

Newspaper clipping of an article about former WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp's experience serving in WWII, especially while she was stationed at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The article includes a photograph of Snapp in her old age, in a helicopter. The clipping includes other articles about local and world news, as well as advertisements.
Date: March 8, 2001
Creator: Dezern, Melinda
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 36, September 8, 1977 (open access)

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 36, September 8, 1977

National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. Patricia Collins Hughes' column about legislation to militarize the WASP during World War Two and the end of the WASP program in 1944 can be found on page three. This issue also includes a letter from Mary Retick Wells, WASP Class 44-W-6, refuting statements Representative Olin E. Teague made against legislative efforts to grant veterans' benefits to the WASP.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The World War II Times, Volume 8, Number 3, April - May 1993 (open access)

The World War II Times, Volume 8, Number 3, April - May 1993

Newspaper clipping of The World War II Times containing stories about veterans and WASP as well as about WWII. There are also photographs, comics, and advertisements included.
Date: 1993
Creator: World War II National Commemorative Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion

Program for the WASP reunion of 1986 at Avenger Field. The front cover has a Fifinella logo. Inside are signed letters from Governor Mark White and Mayor Rick Rhodes, a biography of 'Dedie' Deaton, historical photos of WASP with captions, Board of Directors information, itineraries for the reunion, reunion planning committee information, and sponsors.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 31, Number 1, April 1993 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 31, Number 1, April 1993

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: April 1993
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, June 1981 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, June 1981

Quarterly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members. Of note are several articles about the death of member Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: June 1981
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 30, Number 1, March 1992 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 30, Number 1, March 1992

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: March 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 38, Number 3, September 1989 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 38, Number 3, September 1989

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: September 1989
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, April 1, 1988 (open access)

WASP News, April 1, 1988

Quarterly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: April 1, 1988
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 27, Number 1, January 1989 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 27, Number 1, January 1989

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: January 1, 1989
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The IWASM Quarterly, Volume 5, Number 1, 1991 (open access)

The IWASM Quarterly, Volume 5, Number 1, 1991

Quarterly newsletter of the International Women's Air and Space Museum including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: 1991
Creator: International Women's Air and Space Museum
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ruth Underwood Florey Personal WASP Scrapbook] (open access)

[Ruth Underwood Florey Personal WASP Scrapbook]

Scrapbook collection clippings, photos, and papers documenting life for Ruth Underwood during and after the Women Airforce Service Pilots, including items such as enlistment forms and a WASP uniform handbook.
Date: November 4, 1986
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field] (open access)

[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field]

Nomination materials submitted to the National Register of Historic Places regarding Avenger Field near Sweetwater, Texas. The materials include a history of the field, maps, photographs, and other supporting documents, as well as documents about the nomination process and drafted text.
Date: April 15, 1996
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soldiers, Volume 38, Number 5, May 1983 (open access)

Soldiers, Volume 38, Number 5, May 1983

Monthly publication dedicated to "provide timely, factual information on policies, plans, operations and technical developments of the Department of the Army and other information on topics of interest to the Active Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Army civilian employees" (p. 1). This issue features an article about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) titled "Zoot Suits and Parachutes."
Date: May 1983
Creator: Cavanaugh, Charles G.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP]

Program for the 1986 reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes a color illustration of the organization's mascot on the cover, letters from the governor of Texas and mayor of Sweetwater, a biography of Leni Leoti "Dede" Clark Deaton, photographs, a list of the organization's board of directors, a schedule of events, and a roster for the reunion's planning committee.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977] (open access)

[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977]

Photocopied text of an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing Senator Barry Goldwater's introduction of bill S. 247 to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. Goldwater's remarks are followed by five articles on the WASPs, their service during WWII, and their efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date: January 14, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar] (open access)

[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar]

Calendar for 1997 containing photographs, illustrations, and facts about the women who served in the military during World War Two. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history. The WASP are featured on August's page.
Date: 1996
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Women's Memorial1999 Special Edition Calendar] (open access)

[The Women's Memorial1999 Special Edition Calendar]

Calendar for 1998 containing photographs and facts about the women who served in the military during the 1980s. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history.
Date: 1998
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field Scrapbook] (open access)

[Avenger Field Scrapbook]

Scrapbook with various items such as photos, letters, news clippings, and ephemera relating to Women Airforce Service Pilots training at Avenger Field in World War II. Documents are also included relating to the planning of a WASP monument built years after the war.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History