[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 3, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing cross-country flying, night flying, other aspects of training, her schedule and living conditions.
Date: 1943-06-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Newspaper 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.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today] (open access)

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper 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.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Newspaper 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.
Date: 1972-06-25?
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 4, June 30, 1945 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 4, June 30, 1945

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: June 30, 1945
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts (open access)

Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts

Textbook 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."
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to Smitty, June 4, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Bee Haydu to Smitty, June 4, 1979]

Letter from Bee Haydu to Smitty discussing plans for a meeting, troubles within the Order of Fifinella organization, and the possibility of sending out some sort of notice or letter.
Date: June 4, 1979
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: Thomas, Les
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date: June 18, 1972
Creator: Albuquerque Journal
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, June, 1984 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, June, 1984

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: June 1984
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) & Gardner, Libby
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter] (open access)

[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 15, June, 1978 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, Volume 15, June, 1978

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: June 1978
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 40, Number 1, June, 2002 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 40, Number 1, June, 2002

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: June 2002
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 Newsletter, June, 1981 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, June, 1981

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: June 1981
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising. This issue features several articles about the WASP and their 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 22, June 2, 1977 (open access)

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 22, June 2, 1977

National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. This issue includes seven articles discussing legislation to grant veterans' status to the WASP: "Dora Dougherty Strother Testifies for WASPs Veterans' Status;" "Administration Opposes WASPs Bill;" "Senator Goldwater Supports WASPs Bill;" "V.F.W. Opposes WASPs Bill;" "American Legion Opposes WASPs Bill;" "Rep. Heckler Supports WASPs Bill;" and "Sen. Matsunaga Supports WASPs Bill."
Date: June 2, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History