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[Email From David A. Stallman to Betty Budde, Frances Rohrer Sargent, Lois Hailey, and Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Email From David A. Stallman to Betty Budde, Frances Rohrer Sargent, Lois Hailey, and Helen Snapp]

Electronic message from David A. Stallman to Betty Budde, Frances Sargent, Lois Hailey, and Helen Snapp, sent on March 16, 2005, discussing the inclusion of an article featuring Mary Nicholson, published in the March issue of Our State. Pages 210 and 211 of the article discuss Camp Davis and Liberty Field at Camp Stewart.
Date: March 16, 2005
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, November 17, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, November 17, 2005]

Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, sent on November 17, 2005, discussing Stallman's recent contact with one Priscilla, the creator of the painting "Lady Dauntless," which Stallman will use for the cover of his and Snapp's book "Target-Towing WASP at Camp Davis." It includes page 211 of an article from the March issue of Our State which discusses Liberty Field in Camp Stewart. The final page includes four black and white photographs: the top left of four men in military dress standing in front of a plane, the top right of a long line of Women Airforce Service Pilots standing in front of two planes, the bottom left of a plane in flight, and the bottom left of a military dinner or banquet.
Date: November 17, 2005
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Snapp Holding a Miniature WASP Memorial Statue]

Photograph of Helen W. Snapp in her Women Airforce Service Pilot dress uniform holding a miniature version of the bronze WASP memorial statue resting on the stage beside her. There is an enlarged photograph of a blimp in the background, as well as a flag and other WASPs. In addition to her normal WASP pins, Helen also sports a red, white, and blue ribbon, a WASP sticker, and carries a bronze cane.
Date: May 12, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping of a four-page spread on plans for a WASP memorial celebration, including a schedule of events, list of participants, profiles on notable WASP members, and a small illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Snapp with Silver Corvette]

Photograph of WASP wearing a dark blue WASP uniform standing to the left of a silver corvette , with people gathered in the background. The corvette has a sign in the front window that reads, "Helen Snapp WASP WWII." Handwritten text on the back of the photo indicates the woman is Helen Snapp, and that the photo was taken at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: May 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP to always be remembered in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP to always be remembered in Texas]

Copy of the May 2005 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter. Articles about the WASP WWII Musuem, the finding of a missing person, standardized tests, and more are included.
Date: May 29, 2005
Creator: Barkley, Ben
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Snapp in WASP Cut-Out]

Photograph of Helen Snapp sticking her face through the circle in a board depicting a pilot with a parachute on their back. The pilot has been illustrated standing on an airport tarmac, with painted text reading. "Best Kept Secret of WWII!" Handwritten text on the back of the photo indicates the woman is WASP Helen Snapp, and that the photo was taken at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: May 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Group Reunion Photograph]

Photograph of about forty Women Airforce Service Pilots sitting in rows of three, all wearing their WASP uniform. There is a black and white photograph of a GoodYear blimp as well as two flags behind the group.
Date: May 12, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of WASP at Avenger Field Statue Unveiling]

Photograph of WASP gathered around The Graduate statue. Handwritten text on the back of the photo indicate the women are gathered for the statue unveiling and museum groundbreaking at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: May 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sounds Magazine, Volume 19, Number 1, Spring 2005 (open access)

Sounds Magazine, Volume 19, Number 1, Spring 2005

Semi-annual local magazine for the Topsail, North Carolina area, including articles about local fishing, boating, and beach activities. The magazine also includes advertisements for local businesses, a calendar of local events, visitors' guide for the local area, and a multi-page article about WASP at Camp Davis, near Topsail.
Date: Spring 2005
Creator: Pletl, Connie
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Women Sitting in Cockpit of Plane]

Photograph of two women sitting in the cockpit of a plane, looking back towards the camera. Both are wearing headsets. A man shown from the shoulders up and wearing a headset is sitting closer to the camera, on the left. Handwritten text on the back of the photo indicates the two women, named Fran and Lauren, are at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas for the groundbreaking of the WASP museum.
Date: May 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sounds Magazine, Volume 19, Number 3, Fall 2005 (open access)

Sounds Magazine, Volume 19, Number 3, Fall 2005

Semi-annual local magazine for the Topsail, North Carolina area, including articles about local fishing, boating, and beach activities. The magazine also includes advertisements for local businesses, a calendar of local events, visitors' guide for the local area, and a multi-page article about WASP at Camp Davis, near Topsail.
Date: Autumn 2005
Creator: Pletl, Connie
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2005] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2005]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 13, 2005 to December 20, 2005.
Date: 2005-01-13/2005-12-20
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2005-2006 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2005-2006

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 209.
Date: 2005
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2005-2006 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2005-2006

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 2005
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2005 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2005

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name index starts on page 197.
Date: 2005
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 3, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 3, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 3, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 10, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 1, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 1, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 1, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 17, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 14, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 16, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 31, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 10, 2005
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History