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[Letter from Representative John Young to Eleanor Brown, March 15, 1977]
Letter from Representative John Young to Eleanor Brown acknowledging her request for copies of H. R. 3321 and S. 247. He mentions that he has enclosed copies of both bills.
Date:
March 15, 1977
Creator:
Young, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Ralph P. Davidson, September 15, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to Ralph P. Davidson, publisher of Time magazine, asking him to consider including an article on the WASPs and their efforts to obtain veterans' status. She mentions that she has attempted to contact over fifty members of Congress with little success and that she hopes that an article in Time will help increase awareness of the WASPs' cause.
Date:
September 15, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, July 15, 2005]
Letter from WASP President Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors informing them of the results from a membership survey regarding a donation to the WASP museum in Sweetwater.
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field]
Nomination materials submitted to the National Register of Historic Places regarding Avenger Field near Sweetwater, Texas. The materials include a history of the field, maps, photographs, and other supporting documents, as well as documents about the nomination process and drafted text.
Date:
April 15, 1996
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field History]
Documents describing the history of the Sweetwater Airport, Avenger Field, and the WASP program.
Date:
April 15, 1996
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2]
Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date:
July 15, 1963
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shutsy to Margaret, July 15, 1983]
Letter from Shutsy to Margaret discussing a lack of response from the Sweetwater Reporter about microfilim. There is a WASP letterhead at the top of the page.
Date:
July 15, 1983
Creator:
Reynolds, Florence G. Shutsy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]
Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date:
August 15, 1973
Creator:
Baty, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Alan Cranston, May 15, 1978]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to Senator Alan Cranston asking why the WASP still have not received veteran status despite Congress saying that they would be given such status.
Date:
May 15, 1978
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date:
April 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to All WASP Instructors and Staff Personnel, November 15, 1985]
Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to WASP instructors and staff personnel discussing the WASP association's identification cards, dues, and an upcoming WASP reunion. The letter also includes a form for association nominations.
Date:
November 15, 1985
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Court Case Transcript]
Invoice for services billed to Dan Moody, an attorney from Austin, Texas by Irby & Dineen, shorthand reporters for the Northern District of Texas Federal Courts, including a transcript and a few extra copies.
Date:
May 15, 1943
Creator:
Irby & Dineen Shorthand Reporters
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Landon E. McConnell, March 15, 1943]
Letter to Major Landon E. McConnell discussing the request for additional facilities at the Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. Specifically, the need for an underwater gasoline storage tank, a concrete washrack, and a new asphalt paved road.
Date:
March 15, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederick William Moxham to Charles A. Prince, July 15, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Frederick William Moxham to Charles A. Prince discussing the hospitality of Sweetwater and his congratulations at the success of the Plosser-Prince Air school.
Date:
July 15, 1942
Creator:
Moxham, Frederick William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
Date:
July 15, 1943
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Tamplin to Rigdon Edwards, November 15, 1992]
Letter from Margaret Tamplin to Rigdon Edwards discussing getting back from his honeymoon, tax work, and offering his parachute bag for the museum.
Date:
November 15, 1992
Creator:
Tamplin, Margaret Chamberlain
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy Lewis to Rigdon Edwards, September 15, 1993]
Letter from Dorothy Swain Lewis to Rigdon Edwards congratulating him on being featured on "The Marketer" and the awards he received and just making more conversation with him.
Date:
September 15, 1993
Creator:
Lewis, Dorothy Swain
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1944]
Letter from Howard Stevens to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather and apologizing for having nothing to say.
Date:
March 15, 1944
Creator:
Stevens, Howard E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Hutter Jr. to Mickey McLernon, April 15, 1942]
Letter from Howard Hutter Jr. to Mickey McLernon discussing how flying school is going, complaining for not seeing a female in a long time, and telling her about recent travel to Brownsville.
Date:
April 15, 1942
Creator:
Hutter, Howard J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delnar L. Werner to Mickey McLernon, January 15, 1944]
Letter from Delnar L. Werner to Mickey McLernan updating her on life in the Air Force, briefly mentioning the weather, and requesting a picture of her.
Date:
January 15, 1944
Creator:
Werner, Delnar L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]
Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date:
June 15, 1976
Creator:
Thomas, Les
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date:
June 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History