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[Letter from Eleanor Brown to John Roberts, May 5, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to John Roberts of the Victoria Advocate discussing pending legislation to award veterans' status to the WASPs. She mentions that she has enclosed copies of the bills and thanks him for his support in publicizing the WASPs' efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date:
May 5, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
Date:
May 5, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Eleanor Brown, May 5, 1978]
Letter from Alan Cranston to Eleanor Brown discussing the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 and the criteria the Secretary of Defense will use to determine if the WASPs and other groups are eligible to receive veterans' benefits for their service to the Armed Forces.
Date:
May 5, 1978
Creator:
Cranston, Alan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Eleanor Brown, May 5, 1978]
Letter from Alan Cranston to Eleanor Brown discussing the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 and the criteria the Secretary of Defense will use to determine if the WASPs and other groups are eligible to receive veterans' benefits for their service to the Armed Forces.
Date:
May 5, 1978
Creator:
Cranston, Alan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]
Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date:
April 5, 1986
Creator:
Keefe, Lyda Dunham
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from David Stallman to WASP, March 5, 2008]
Email from David Stallman to WASP and people interested in WASP informing them about a video about WASP has been uploaded to the internet and a recent presentation of that same video with Helen Snapp.
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
Stallman, David A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying high]
Sheet from the Local & State ("B") section of the StarNews newspaper from July 2010 including the first and last two pages of the section. It includes the text of an article (starting on 2B) about Helen Wyatt Snapp and her experience as a female pilot during WWII. The article includes photographs of Snapp in her youth after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal. There is a handwritten note beside the article, reading, "Helen, Thank you! Hope you enjoy it. Chris Mudarri." This section includes a number of other articles and advertisements, as well as the weather forecast on the back page.
Date:
July 5, 2010
Creator:
Mudarri, Chris
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to a W-Niner, August 5, 1973]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to a "W-Niner" discussing updates on the personal affairs of mutual acquaintances.
Date:
August 5, 1973
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Avenger Field Base Historic Marker Inscription]
Typed text of an inscription for a WASP training base historic marker, at Avenger Field. Also included are details for the planned location of the marker, the marker's material, and dimensions for the marker.
Date:
1972-06-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, January 5, 1985]
Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards inquiring about purchasing WASP class books from Mr. Edwards, as well as a flight instructor's badge.
Date:
January 5, 1985
Creator:
Connell, George W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Gordon "Nick" Mueller, August 5, 2009]
Letter from David A. Stallman to Dr. Gordon "Nick" Mueller, President of the National WWII Museum, discussing Stallman's proposal for Mueller to include a WASP presentation--based on Stallman's book, Women in the Wild Blue--at the museum.
Date:
August 5, 2009
Creator:
Stallman, David A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp, August 5, 2009]
Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp discussing the WASP Congressional Gold Medal and a New Orlean WWII Museum WASP dedication.
Date:
August 5, 2009
Creator:
Stallman, David A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions]
Document entitled Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for army models AT-6C and AT-6D, navy model SNJ-5, and British models Harvard IIA and III. The booklet was intended to replace T. O. No. 01-60FE-1, dated June 25, 1942. The instructions are split into five sections: Description, Pilot Operating Instructions, Flight Operating Data, Emergency Operating Instructions, and Operational Equipment. There is also an appendix for terms and operating charts.
Date:
April 5, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943]
Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the termination of the contract between them and the War Department, effective April 3, 1943.
Date:
April 5, 1943
Creator:
Snyder, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince, August 5, 1942]
Letter from Jack Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing his intention to repair a broken dishwasher later that day. He also writes that he will send two coffee urns in pristine condition to Prince once Steffen returns to Los Angeles.
Date:
August 5, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]
Letter from R. E. Olin to the Defense Plant Corporation discussing the Bill of Sale, Plancor 937.
Date:
April 5, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation, April 5, 1943]
Letter from R. E. Olin to Defense Plant Corporation discussing previous correspondence received April 3, 1943, informing the Defense Plant Corporation that they need more information in order to protect their legal rights moving forward in the termination of their contract.
Date:
April 5, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1]
Official notice from Colonel John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a how to complete requisitions.
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Chambers, John S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business and Legislation Report, Confidential Analysis and Recommendations for Members]
Business and Legislation report from the Research Institute of America containing a confidential analysis and recommendations for its members. The report contains an outline for dealing with inflation and instructions for operation under a new tax law.
Date:
June 5, 1943
Creator:
Cherne, Leo M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2]
Letter from Colonel John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a submission of requisitions.
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Chambers, John S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Monroe to Joe B. Plosser, May 5, 1943]
Letter from C. A. Monroe to Joe B. Plosser discussing Burbank State Bank's congratulations on Plosser and Prince's recent acquittal in court as well as a recent payment of $200 made to the bank.
Date:
May 5, 1943
Creator:
Monroe, C. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #7, October 5]
Army Air Forces student weather map #7 for October 5, 1944, Time 0130C. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars: locate and color pressure centers, hazards, and precipitation." There is another map on the back of the page titled "Civil Aeronautics Administration Federal Airways Communication Stations" and includes a list of said stations.
Date:
October 5, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991
Newsletter of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial foundation. There is a small section about Charlyne Creger accepting the Forgotten Hero Award on behalf of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The issue contains an insert of an article from the Washington Post.
Date:
April 5, 1991
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
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