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[Veterans Day Celebration Program]
Program for a Veterans Day celebration held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in honor of the Texas WASP. It includes: information on the Public Law 111-40, which awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the WASP; an agenda of the day's events; the names and photographs of the Texas WASP recognized at the event; the text of Public Law 111-40; information and illustrations of the various uniforms worn by the WASP; and a list of the event's supporters.
Date:
2009-11~
Creator:
Texas Air Force Association
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jennings Randolph to Eleanor Brown, November 22, 1976]
Letter from Jennings Randolph to Eleanor Brown discussing support for legislation that would award veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions that the House of Representatives failed to pass the section of H.R. 71 that would provide hospital and medical benefits to those who served in the WASP program. He assures her that the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will continue to work with the House to resolve the issues preventing the legislation from passing.
Date:
November 22, 1976
Creator:
Randolph, Jennings
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, November 2, 2004]
Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors discussing recent committee appointments, the group's letterhead, proposed changes to the newsletter's content and mailing schedule, and upcoming events honoring the WASP.
Date:
November 2, 2004
Creator:
Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Herman E. Talmadge and Eleanor Brown]
Letter from Senator Talmadge to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He mentions that he has forwarded her letter to one of her Congressional representatives. A typewritten response from Brown at the bottom of the letter requests that her letter be given to Talmadge since he serves on the Senate's Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Date:
November 23, 1976
Creator:
Talmadge, Herman E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Sherry Ringler to Eleanor Brown, November 24, 2004]
Email from Sherry Ringler to Eleanor Brown discussing Brown's award from the TX Hall of Fame, Ringler's recent visit to Washington, D.C. with Caro Bosca, and the WWII Memorial Ceremony to be held in April 2005.
Date:
November 24, 2004
Creator:
Ringler, Sherry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 26, 2004
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Norton A. Schwartz to Eleanor Brown, November 17, 2009]
Letter from General Norton A. Schwartz to Eleanor Brown congratulating her on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. He states that her service paved the way for women pilots to serve in the United States Military.
Date:
November 17, 2009
Creator:
Schwartz, Norton A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor M. Brown, November 19, 1976]
Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He notes that he will review the matter and get back to her soon. The letter is printed on the senator's letterhead.
Date:
November 19, 1976
Creator:
Durkin, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]
Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date:
November 7, 2001
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]
Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date:
November 19, 2002
Creator:
Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 12, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]
Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date:
November 2002
Creator:
Rice, Melinda
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Neighbors]
Newspaper clipping of a one-panel comic depicting a young woman angrily putting on a coat, talking to an older woman sitting in a living room. The caption reads, "Some day all the women will be telling their grand-children how they ferried bombers and stuff! I'll be pointed out as the one who sat evenings with the neighbors' children." Advertisements with illustrations for clothing are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 13, 1942
Creator:
Clark, George
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about WASP members receiving new uniforms, and includes a description of WASP members' current duties. The article is surrounded by another article and several advertisements, including one for Mission Garden Tea. At the top of the photocopy, the date of the article and newspaper name (The New York Times) are handwritten.
Date:
November 17, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date:
November 19, 1997
Creator:
Delaney, Tim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 11, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
Date:
November 6, 1988
Creator:
Magid, Ken
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers]
Newspaper clipping of a very brief article announcing an upcoming opportunity to hear Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a WASP member, speak at the Victoria Public Library on the evening of November 21, 2002. On the back of the clipping is part of an article about a local election.
Date:
November 8, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 26, 2004
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 26, 2004
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date:
November 24, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Medical Certificate]
Medical certificate from the Civil Aeronautics Administration certifying that Eleanor McLernon meets the examination requirements for second class.
Date:
November 28, 1944
Creator:
Hairsten, Douglas C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pay Stub for Eleanor M. McLernon #2]
Women Airforce Service Pilots pay stub for Eleanor McLernon from the Department of Training.
Date:
November 15, 1944
Creator:
War Department (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pay Stub for Eleanor M. McLernon #6]
Women Airforce Service Pilots pay stub for Eleanor McLernon from the Department of Training.
Date:
November 1, 1944
Creator:
War Department (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History