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[Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation, August 2005] (open access)

[Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation, August 2005]

Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation discussing events commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the end of WWII, including a program about the WASP and their contributions to the war. A handwritten note states, "Call to see if we're represented."
Date: August 2005
Creator: Women's Memorial Foundation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004]

Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown discussing additions to the WASP roster.
Date: August 15, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy requesting reimbursement for expenses she incurred while traveling to WASP events. "Copy" is handwritten across the top and bottom of the page. Included with the letter are two confirmation emails from Expedia.com and a boarding pass for her flight to Washington, D.C.
Date: August 14, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Friends of Fifi, August, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Friends of Fifi, August, 1980]

Letter from the Friends of Fifi to the members of the Order of Fifinella expressing their concerns with recent decisions made by the organization's leadership.
Date: August 13, 1980
Creator: Friends of Fifi
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty Jane Williams, August 23, 2005] (open access)

[Email from Betty Jane Williams, August 23, 2005]

Email from Betty Jane Williams to WASP members discussing the Women Military Aviators (WMA) conference. She mentions the connection between the WMA and the WASP and encourages the recipients to show their support of the WMA by attending the event in San Diego.
Date: August 23, 2005
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery, August 18, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery, August 18, 1977]

Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery discussing the establishment of a select subcommittee to review pending legislation to award veterans' benefits to the WASPs and other groups.
Date: August 18, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown, August 19, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown, August 19, 2004]

Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown congratulating her on becoming the Director of Region 2 and listing the officers elected to the Board of Directors for 2004-2006. She also mentions the site for the next WASP reunion.
Date: August 19, 2004
Creator: Parrish, Deanie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 3, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 3, 2004]

Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown requesting clarification on Brown's identity so that she can link Brown's email address to the correct name in the roster.
Date: August 3, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown, August 30, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown, August 30, 1977]

Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown discussing pending legislation to award veterans' status to the WASPs. He mentions that hearings on the legislation will be held in September and that he will keep her views on the matter in mind.
Date: August 30, 1977
Creator: Montgomery, Gillespie V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Otto Koecher discussing Eleanor McLernon's loyalty to the United States and war effort.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Koecher, Otto E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 4, 1942]

Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon that reads: " So you thought you did some travelling? I went to Waco by way of New York." On the front is a photograph of the Empire State Building.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 10, 1943]

Letter from Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon discussing his marital status.
Date: August 10, 1943
Creator: Kuenning, Thomas E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 14, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing recent events since his previous letter.
Date: August 14, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 31, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence and her new job.
Date: August 31, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing life in flying school.
Date: August 11, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]

Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about North Africa.
Date: August 3, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date: August 3, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 18, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about his brother, father, dental treatment he received, aviation, poetry about the state of Texas, and friends.
Date: August 18, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 28, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon congratulating her for her accomplishments, telling her how wonderful of a "gal" she is, and aviation.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History