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- [Flight Notes Sweetwater-Wichita Falls]
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Text open accessTravel notes for flights between Sweetwater and Wichita Falls, including distance traveled between landmarks along the route.
- [Flight Notes Sweetwater-Wichita Falls]
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Text open accessTravel notes for flying between Sweetwater, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas.
- [Flight Notes for Wichita Falls - Sweetwater]
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Text open accessTravel notes for flights between Wichita Falls and Sweetwater, including distance traveled and landmarks along the route.
- [Flight Notes Wichita Falls - Mineral Wells]
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Text open accessHandwritten travel directions for flights between Wichita Falls and Mineral Wells, including landmarks and distance traveled.
- [Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping about the death of Leoti Deaton and her service to the Wichita Falls community.
- [Clipping: Same Uniform]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
- [Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping with an article about the death of Leoti Deaton, a former Red Cross member and training staff executive for the WASP and her accomplishments.
- [Flight Notes Landmarks]
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Text open accessHandwritten pencil notes of landmarks for flights between Sweetwater and Brownwood, and Brownwood and Wichita Falls.
- [Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
- [Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article about the death of Leoti Deaton and her deeds as a community leader.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1944?]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes written on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary, discussing ferrying an aircraft.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 5, 1944?]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling, getting camellias from the letter's recipient, flight schools, staying in Texas, and her future station. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 25-27, 1944]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent correspondence, uniform items, the future of the WASP program, being grounded by bad weather, and delivering a P-51. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
- [Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper 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.
- [Travel Notes for Flights]
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Text open accessList of various flight stops or landmarks and the distance between Wichita Falls and Abilene.
- [Letter from Dedie to Mary Emma and Rigdon Edwards, July 1, 1976]
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Letter open accessLetter from Dedie to Mary Emma and Rigdon Edwards discussing a recent party, asking for addresses for several people, and informing them of her recent run-in with an Assassin Bug.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 8, 1943]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft with bad weather and mechanical problems, and doing errands. Written on Friendly Hotels stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1943?]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing cross-country flying, night flying, other aspects of training, her schedule and living conditions.
- [Pilot's Log for Suzette Van Daell]
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Legal Document open accessPilot's log of Suzette Van Daell. The are measurements, coordinates, and calculations written in the margins. The departure time is 9:00, total distance is 342, point of departure is "DWT," and destination is Wichita Falls.
- [Annual Meeting of Officers Order of Fifinella]
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Text open accessOrder of Fifinella Officer meeting meeting minutes that discusses, among other things, the WASP newsletter, the group historian's activities, militarization of WASP, the next reunion, and the Order of Fifinella Award.
- [Flight Notes Mineral Wells to Brownwood]
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Text open accessHandwritten travel notes for flying between several Texas towns, with landmarks and distances between them.
- [WASP Militarization Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook filled with papers, clippings, newsletters, and pamphlets discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots program and the fight for WASP militarization after World War II.
- [Letter from Frank Harvey to Mrs. Head, January 20, 1975]
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Letter open accessLetter from Frank Harvey to Mrs. Head discussing his experiences in World War 2 with the WASP in Love Field.
- [Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of a statue of the WASP mascot, Fifinella, in Sweetwater, Texas. The article lists several WASP in attendance. On the back of the clipping is part of a Dillard's advertisement.
- [Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 2, 1944]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing the weather, food, trying to travel with friends, bonds and finance, recent correspondence about her brother Francis, requirements for becoming a WASP and reflections on what it is like to be one, flying the UC-78, and her friend Marion.
- [Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944]
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Letter open accessLetter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent orders for ferrying aircraft, different types of aircraft, and not being able to get a check ride. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita) stationary.
- [Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
- [Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
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Text open accessText of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
- [WASP Clippings and Eulogy Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook filled with newspaper and songbook clippings about Women Airforce Service Pilots during and after World War II, as well as several pamphlets and clippings eulogizing WASP members and leaders that passed away.
- [Ruth Underwood Florey Personal WASP Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook 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.
- [Avenger Field Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook 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.
- [Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP]
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Pamphlet open accessProgram 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.
- The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion
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Pamphlet open accessProgram 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.
- The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion
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Pamphlet open accessBooklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
- The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion
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Pamphlet open accessBooklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
- [Sweetwater Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook filled with newspaper clippings, letters, and some photos, primarily relating to the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion and memorial dedication ceremony held in Sweetwater in 1972, as well as another WASP reunion held in 1986.
- [Clipping: WASPs Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article of the unveiling of a monument, parade, banquet, and other events that were held at the 30th WASP Anniversary.
- [WASP Clipping Scrapbook]
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Book open accessScrapbook filled with various newspaper clippings, photos, and flyers pertaining to the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
- [Clipping: Female pilots recognized]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping discussing how members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal including former WASP, Catherine Parker. A second clipping is included describing the experiences of Catherine Parker as a WASP and explaining her frustration with the lack of militarization after 30 years of being disbanded.
- [Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]
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Clipping open accessNewspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
- WASP News, Volume 37, Number 1, Spring, 1999
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Journal/Magazine/Newsletter open accessNewsletter 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.
- [Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004]
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Letter open accessCorrespondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown containing a copy of the information Murphy has on file for Brown and a list of the WASPs in Region 2. A handwritten note at the top of page 1 states, "Total 175 WASP in Reg II."
- WASP Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 4, June 30, 1945
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Journal/Magazine/Newsletter open accessNewsletter 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.
- [Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]
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Clipping open accessClipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
- Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts
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Book open accessTextbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
- Civil Aeronautics Administration Federal Airways Communication Stations
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MapTwo maps printed on the front and back of a sheet of paper, the first of which is a Civil Aeronautics Administration map of federal airway communication stations. The second is an Army Air Forces student weather map with instructions for the student to fill in missing weather information. The map is filled in with blue lines and both yellow and blue highlighted areas. The student's name is Solange D'Hooghe, Squadron R, Section 1, dated to October 5.
- [1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4]
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Book open accessSouvenir album commemorating the 30th reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held from June 23 to June 25, 1972 in Sweetwater, Texas.