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[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, January 23, 1995]
Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards discussing Ben's worsening condition and telling him the she misses him.
Date:
January 23, 1995
Creator:
Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Belated Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP and Congress' refusal to grant them veteran benefits.
Date:
October 23, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
Date:
July 23, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about watching her grow up, aviation, working in the Army, when his birthday is, the ship he operates, the origin of its name, a picture that was taken of him being served coffee and doughnuts, and other experiences.
Date:
August 23, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?]
Newspaper clipping of a column discussing why the WASP want to be granted veterans' status. The columnist also includes a list of senators who support Senate Bill 247 and the text of Senator Goldwater's letter to Senator Cranston about recent hearings on the bill. The back of the clipping includes an order coupon for the Job Hunter's Forum and articles about the Disabled American Veterans.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: "'Forgotten Women' of Two World Wars Renewing Battle for Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about attempts from female veterans of World Wars 1 and 2 to get veteran benefits and Congress' actions in the matter.
Date:
May 23, 1977
Creator:
Baulch, Jerry T.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date:
August 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Jo Streff Reed, February 23, 1977]
Letter from Betty Jo Streff Reed about her military accolades.
Date:
February 23, 1977
Creator:
Reed, Betty Jo Streff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence G. Reynolds to Henri Pepper, August 23, 1986]
Letter from F. G. Reynolds to Henri Elizabeth Pepper containing findings in her research and informing her that she plans to attend the WASP convention in September.
Date:
August 23, 1986
Creator:
Reynolds, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: 'Like a homesick angel']
Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Fulton, Loretta
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Davis to Bee Haydu, May 23, 1979]
Letter from Edna Davis to Bee Haydu discussing treasurers statements and bank balances for the Order of Fifinella organization.
Date:
May 23, 1979
Creator:
Davis, Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Charlyne Creger, Oct. 23, 1989]
Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Charlyne Creger discussing photos of a statue Creger designed in proposal for a WASP monument design.
Date:
October 23, 1989
Creator:
Vaught, Wilma L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Fifinella Voting Ballot]
A mail voter ballot for members to vote on changes made to the stated purposes of the WASP organization listed in the official by-laws. Also include is a brief itinerary for an upcoming banquet and time and date for an advisory board meeting.
Date:
August 23, 1980
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: WASPs are her heroes, Reno says]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Janet Reno's admiration of the WASPs, their 50th anniversary, achievements accomplished by WASPs, and a brief history about them.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Todd, Ed
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']
Newspaper clipping about WASPs attending their 50th anniversary and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to them. An account of June Drew flying again for the first time in fifty years is also shared.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Fulton, Loretta
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Holbrook to Plosser and Prince, June 23, 1942]
Copy of a letter from J. D. Holbrook to Plosser and Prince discussing gas leaks at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy at Sweetwater Municipal Airport.
Date:
June 23, 1942
Creator:
Holbrook, J. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter K. Wilson to Charles Prince, June 23, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Peter K. Wilson to Charles Prince discussing issues they both share with the contracts given to them by the Southwestern Associated Telephone Company.
Date:
June 23, 1942
Creator:
Wilson, Peter K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
February 23, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986]
Letter from Gary DeWalt of Public Media Arts, Inc. to participants in the 1986 WASP reunion informing them that PMA will be filming a documentary about WASPs during the reunion.
Date:
September 23, 1986
Creator:
DeWalt, Gary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell and Woman with Dog]
Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) holding a dog and standing next to another woman on a porch.
Date:
June 23, 2004
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell]
Certificate of membership from the Order of Daedalians given to Gayle Snell, appointing her to the "Founder Membership of William B. Snoot" and signed by the national commander and national secretary.
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Order of Daedalians
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History