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Organizations adopt Wings Across America, National WASP Museum
A printed webpage article from Air Force Print News discussing the Arnold Air Society's adoption of the Wings Across American WASP Museum project.
Date:
April 20, 2004
Creator:
Easterling, Ann
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran "First Woman to Fly Faster than Sound" envelope]
A "first day of issue" envelope commemorating Jacqueline Cochran's supersonic flight on May 18, 1953, with a reproduction of a photo of Cochran posing next to a jet cockpit, and a drawing of a fighter jet flying over some mountains. A stamp also commemorating Cochran is in the top right.
Date:
[1993?,1996?]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 50th Anniversary envelope]
An envelope printed by Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII for the 50th anniversary of the WASP and a monument dedication at Avenger Field. It features a drawing of an Avenger Field hangar and tower, a trainer aircraft, and a WASP wearing a flight cap. Included is a first class stamp commemorating World War II rationing.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII
System:
The Portal to Texas History
It's About Time! A Memorial for all Military Women, All Services, All Time...
An advertisement for the Women in Military Service for America Foundation's memorial project, with contact information to give donations.
Date:
1989?
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Belated But Classy News, October 1987
A compilation of brief news statements from dozens of WASP veterans for October, 1987, printed by Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII.
Date:
October 1987
Creator:
Fine, Kathryn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell Women Airforce Service Pilots identification card]
Gayle Snell's Women Airforce Service Pilots ID card, issued to her as a veteran and member of Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII (aka the Order of Fifinella) and including her photo.
Date:
April 30, 1985
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell certificate of discharge]
US Air Force certificate granting WASP Gayle Snell an honorable discharge from service, retroactively dated to December 20, 1944.
Date:
1980~
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Fifinella meeting minutes, May 10, 1979]
Minutes for the Order of Fifinella meeting of May 10, 1979, including the secretary's report, treasurer's report, issues with an order of prints from artist Rick Broom, selecting a site for the 1980 WASP reunion, commissions and organization, old business, and new business. The first page is not included.
Date:
May 10, 1979
Creator:
Davis, Edna Modisette
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1978 WASP Conference, Air Force Academy tour ticket]
A ticket for Gayle Snell from the 1978 WASP Conference in Colorado Springs, marked for a tour of the US Air Force Academy.
Date:
October 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP luncheon card]
A luncheon card for the 1978 WASP conference, featuring an image of WASP wings.
Date:
1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement by Dora Dougherty Strother before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Text of the statement given by WASP Dora Dougherty Strother before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, in support of legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater to militarize the WASP. In support of the argument for their military status, the statement includes statistics about the WASP, their history, and historical images.
Date:
1977
Creator:
Srother, Dora Dougherty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Arguments for and against WASP organization name, membership, and structure options]
A list of proposed names, membership requirements, and structure for a WASP veterans' organization to succeed the Order of Fifinella, with arguments for and against each.
Date:
197X
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Epigram for the WASP]
A card with an epigram about the WASP; black text on a cloudy-sky background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fifinella envelope]
A small note envelope with a stamp of Fifinella on the front and back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pat Chadwick Erikson P.O. box]
PO box address of Pat Chadwick Erikson.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reserve Forces Policy Board address slip]
A slip with the address for the Department of Defense Reserve Forces Policy Board on it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Reserve Forces Policy Board
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII, Jacqueline Cochran envelope]
An envelope marked "Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII. Jacqueline Cochran, Founder" with drawings of a WASP wing, P-47, B-17, and P-38 on the left side, plus a stamp depicting Cochran in the top right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check receipt for Robert Schaefer and Gayle Snell]
Receipt for a check of $25 paid to Robert Schaefer and Gayle Snell, who owned a aerial photography business, by the California State Board of Equalization.
Date:
July 25, 1950
Creator:
State Board of Equalization
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Schell Air-Photo Service Notice of Dissolution]
A notice of dissolution from the Metropolitan News for the "fictitious" Schell Air-Photo Service, an aerial photography service provided by Gayle Snell and Robert Schaeffer, with contact info for their lawyer Alfred Armstrong.
Date:
July 21, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell Individual Flight Record #4]
An incomplete individual flight record for Gayle Snell.
Date:
March 8, 1945
Creator:
Estes, Otis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella: Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
Booklet containing the articles of incorporation and by-laws of the Order of Fifnella, founded for the WASP.
Date:
1945?
Creator:
Marsh, Clara Jo; Petry, Ruth Mary & Stires, Hally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell credit memorandum receipt]
A USAAF memorandum receipt for a parachute and flight jacket returned by WASP Gayle Snell.
Date:
December 20, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
System:
The Portal to Texas History