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Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models BT-13A and BT-15 Basic Training Airplanes (open access)

Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models BT-13A and BT-15 Basic Training Airplanes

Manual for the flight and operation of two military basic training planes manufactured by Vultee Aircraft, Inc., the BT-13A and the BT-15.
Date: May 5, 1941
Creator: Air Service Command
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to John Roberts, May 5, 1977] (open access)

[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: Community Scene] (open access)

[Clipping: Community Scene]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots' reunion in Northern California along with a brief history about their formation and activities.
Date: July 5, 1984
Creator: Centell, Linda
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1] (open access)

[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
[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2] (open access)

[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
[Business and Legislation Report, Confidential Analysis and Recommendations for Members] (open access)

[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
[Telegram from Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Jacqueline Cochran to Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1943]

Telegram sent to Cornelia Yerkes from Jacqueline Cochran discussing medical forms.
Date: February 5, 1943
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, January 5, 1985] (open access)

[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 Alan Cranston to Eleanor Brown, May 5, 1978] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Senator Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, May 5, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, May 5, 1978]

Letter from Senator Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger discussing the actions taken in response to her previous letters regarding militarization of the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
Date: May 5, 1978
Creator: Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker, August 5, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker, August 5, 1992]

Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker Chatham acknowledging receipt of her payment for registration for the WASP 50th Anniversary Conference in San Antonio.
Date: August 5, 1992
Creator: D'Arezzo, Kay
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly and anticipation of becoming an upperclassman.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, October 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, October 5, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon inviting her to an event.
Date: October 5, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon, May 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon, May 5, 1942]

Letter from Floyd Fan to Mr. and Mrs. McLernon thanking them for their past hospitality.
Date: May 5, 1942
Creator: Fan, Floyd E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, October 5, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, October 5, 1986]

Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the time and effort he spent on the reunion.
Date: October 5, 1986
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful] (open access)

[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]

Newspaper 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.
Date: May 5, 1990
Creator: Gregg, Louise
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to a W-Niner, August 5, 1973] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, July 5, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, July 5, 1993]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing their appearance on the newspapers, her son's recent marriage, her son's life, a visit to the Dyes Air Force Base, and wanting to review a book.
Date: July 5, 1993
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty, June 5, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty, June 5, 1979]

Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty discussing issues with the Order of Fifinella president, Lillian Roberts, and plans to deal with some group problems at hand.
Date: June 5, 1979
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty, June 5, 1979 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty, June 5, 1979 #2]

Letter from Bee Haydu to Leoti Deaton, Betty Nicholas, Marty Wyall, and Smitty discussing issues with the Order of Fifinella president, Lillian Roberts, and plans to deal with some group problems at hand.
Date: June 5, 1979
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to Charlyne Creger, May 5, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Bee Haydu to Charlyne Creger, May 5, 1980]

Letter from Bee Haydu to Charlyne Creger discussing the possible confrontation of Order of Fifinella president, Lillian Roberts, and how Creger would be better suited towards campaigning for new officers.
Date: May 5, 1980
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk (Bee)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker, October 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker, October 5, 1943]

Letter from Maxine Howard to Catherine Parker discussing the applicant interview details and height requirements for the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program.
Date: October 5, 1943
Creator: Howard, Maxine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History