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[Memo from Paul McCarthy to Kay Graham, January 10, 1996] (open access)

[Memo from Paul McCarthy to Kay Graham, January 10, 1996]

Memo from Paul McCarthy to Kay Graham discussing the need for more diversified employment opportunities.
Date: January 10, 1996
Creator: McCarthy, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, May 10, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, May 10, 1995]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards informing him that she received the payment, will send 10 books, discussing the recent death of Cliff Deaton, and updating him on how life has been.
Date: May 10, 1995
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bernice Haydu, July 10, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Bernice Haydu, July 10, 1993]

Letter from Bernice Haydu containing information that can be used for the WASP display and suggesting what kind of materials can be used to set it up.
Date: July 10, 1993
Creator: Haydu, Bernice Falk (Bee)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1992]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards discussing difficulty she is having in acquiring the photographs that he requested.
Date: November 10, 1992
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer, Tim, and Joe to Rigdon Edwards, August 10, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Homer, Tim, and Joe to Rigdon Edwards, August 10, 1992]

Letter from Homer Taylor, Joe Luce, and Tim Fambrough to Rigdon Edwards about hosting the upcoming 50th anniversary dedication ceremony for the Women Service Airforce Pilots. Their budget for this and finances are briefly mentioned.
Date: August 10, 1992
Creator: Taylor, Homer K.; Luce, Joseph P. & Fambrough, Tim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Kay D'Arezzo to Rigdon Edwards, August 10, 1992]

Postcard from Kay D'Arezzo to Rigdon Edwards, also a receipt, discussing his payment of $152 for his registration for the upcoming Anniversary Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 10, 1992
Creator: D'Arezzo, Kay
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Women Flew Military Planes Long Before Desert Storm"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Women Flew Military Planes Long Before Desert Storm"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about who the WASP were, why the WASP program was created, certain WASP experiences throughout their service, and the delay of their veteran benefits.
Date: March 10, 1991
Creator: Taylor, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sheila Henderson to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Sheila Henderson to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1987]

Letter from Sheila Henderson to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his comments on her article, information he provided for it, plans to further publish the article, and the next issue of Texas Highways.
Date: November 10, 1987
Creator: Henderson, Sheila
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lost Airports] (open access)

[Clipping: Lost Airports]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date: February 10, 1985
Creator: Ramsey, Ross
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill discussing a museum's need for a glass case for a WASP uniform and mannequin. An illustration of Fifinella, the WASP mascot, is printed at the top of the letter.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards discussing sending contributions for a case for the WASP uniform mannequin, and giving information about how to send contributions.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Await President's Signature] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Await President's Signature]

Newspaper clipping of Patricia Collins Hughes' column discussing the recent passage of legislation that granted veterans' status to the WASP. Hughes thanks several individuals and organizations who supported the WASP along the way. This clipping also includes a poem by Ann Darr and the continuation of an article on the WASP from the front page.
Date: November 10, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Win 33 Year Battle For Vet Status] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Win 33 Year Battle For Vet Status]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping titled "WASPs Win 33 Year Battle For Vet Status" from The Stars and Stripes. It includes an article about the WASP finally being able to receive veteran benefits from the government.
Date: November 10, 1977
Creator: Arnold, William Bruce
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Donald Dunn, June 10, 1976] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Donald Dunn, June 10, 1976]

Letter to Mrs. Donald Dunn inviting her to attend the unveiling of the Fifinella statue in Texas State Technical Institute.
Date: June 10, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation (open access)

Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation

A compilation of the many achievements of Women Airforce Service Pilot flight instructor, Ziggy Hunter, as a pioneer in aviation. Notes on the cover page indicate that the author, Nettie Moore, was a WASP control tower operator and that her attempts to gain national honor for Hunter have gone unsuccessful as of 1980.
Date: May 10, 1975
Creator: More, Nettie D.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History