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[Group Petition #1]
Petition addressed to the Board of Directors, Order of Fifinella, Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, from ten members living in Texas. The petition includes a list of nine concerns, including the reinstatement of the nonprofit organization in California and the removal of the Fifinella logo from the newsletter. The signatures found at the bottom of the page include the member's WASP class and street address.
Date:
1979-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hail Storm at Sweetwater, Texas]
Photograph of large hailstones falling on the wet lawn beside a large metal building. Handwritten notes on the back indicate the hailstones were as big as softballs, but melted considerably.
Date:
September 16, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Biennial Business Meeting]
Agenda for one of the WASP biennial meetings held on October 7, 2000 in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
September 22, 2000
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial Photograph of Avenger Field at Sweetwater]
Aerial photograph of a group of buildings at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Most of the buildings are metal, and are connected by paths and roads. Airplane lanes and tarmac are visible in the background. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo give the date the photo was taken, and the name and address of a man named Richard Harkness.
Date:
September 16, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Petition #2]
Petition addressed to the Board of Directors, Order of Fifinella, Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and circulated to the WASP class secretaries. The petition includes a list of nine concerns, including the reinstatement of the nonprofit organization in California and the removal of the Fifinella logo from the newsletter. This version of the petition does not include the Texas Ten's signatures.
Date:
1979-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Matilda to Rigdon Edwards, September 25, 1983]
Postcard from Matilda to Rigdon Edwards discussing information on the Eagle Pass AAF 40th Anniversary Reunion, planned for November 10-13, 1983, in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
September 1983
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date:
September 11, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[World War II ration coupons]
Several ration coupons from World War II. Most of the coupons are labeled, "Spare." The coupons belonged to the Harris family.
Date:
1944-09-07~
Creator:
United States Office of Price Administration
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[World War II ration coupons]
Several ration coupons from World War II. Most of the coupons are labeled, "Spare." The coupons belonged to the Harris family.
Date:
1944-09-07~
Creator:
United States Office of Price Administration
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home in time for deer season.
Date:
September 28, 1945
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 12, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on September 12, 1944, detailing a day spent in town with Marvin White and Bob Smith, and asking for number 3 print paper so that he can get his pictures enlarged. He plans to send the small pictures he had printed home to his parents.
Date:
September 12, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 11, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on September 11, 1944. He has a three day vacation, but nowhere to go, as tourism into Rome is restricted, so he intends to sleep for most of his time off. Someone is printing pictures of him in Africa and Italy to send to his parents, and he asks them if they received the packages he sent.
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 3, 1943. He comments on the invasion of Italy, and tells his parents what he wants for Christmas. He also mentions that he has lost a lot of weight since going overseas.
Date:
September 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 1, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 1, 1943. He laments missing the first day of dove season for the first time in ten years, and asks his father to shoot some birds for him. He relates a letter he received from Wilbur Crawford.
Date:
September 1, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 24, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on September 24, 1944, apologizing for not writing recently. He explains that he hasn't been doing much, although he did go swimming with some other soldiers, and they saw a man spear some large fish. He expresses regret at not being home for dove season, and asks that his parents not send candy if they send him a Christmas box.
Date:
September 24, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 29, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 29, 1943. He thanks them for the crystal radio set they sent him, and discusses the men from home he's run into in Africa.
Date:
September 29, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 15, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 15, 1943. He says it's been raining a lot, and his tent leaks. He also got a haircut recently, and promises to send pictures.
Date:
September 15, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 4, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 4, 1943. He discusses the movies he's seen, and summarizes a letter he received from a friend.
Date:
September 4, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 13, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 13, 1943. He asks them to send him food that isn't being rationed for Christmas, and to give a present to a girl at home from him.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 17, 1943. He says it has been sunny for the last couple days, and compliments the American Red Cross facilities where many of the soldiers spend their free time.
Date:
September 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Memorial Remarks by Dora Dougherty Strother]
Remarks for a WASP Memorial service in Sweetwater, Texas by Dora Dougherty Strother.
Date:
September 26, 1986
Creator:
Strother, Dora Dougherty
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plosser-Prince Air Academy Financial Statement: July 31, 1943 #3
Report compiled regarding financial statements for flight activities at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of July 31) and a statement of profit and loss (for October 1, 1942-July 31, 1943). The opening letter notes that flight operations at the Academy have ended as of April 3, 1943 and that the organization closing down.
Date:
September 7, 1943
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plosser-Prince Air Academy Financial Statement: July 31, 1943 #2
Report compiled regarding financial statements for flight activities at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes explanations from the auditors and two exhibits showing the financial condition of the organization (as of July 31) and a statement of profit and loss (for October 1, 1942-July 31, 1943). The opening letter notes that flight operations at the Academy have ended as of April 3, 1943 and that the organization closing down.
Date:
September 7, 1943
Creator:
Hutchinson and Bloodgood
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History