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The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 38, September 22, 1977 (open access)

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 38, September 22, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Washington, D.C. dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. Patricia Collins Hughes' column discussing the opposition to legislation providing veterans benefits to the WASP can be found on page 3.
Date: September 22, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Snapp Standing With a Woman Named Liz in a Park]

Photograph of Helen Snapp standing with a woman named Liz who is holding a photo of a WASP. Snapp is wearing her WASP scarf and nametag, and Liz is wearing a flag shirt.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Reunion '76 (open access)

WASP Reunion '76

A schedule for the WASP Reunion in 1976 at Velda Rose Tower. It covers two days, and is signed by the members of the WASP reunion committee.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Photographer Taking Pictures of WASP in Front of an Airplane]

Photograph of a photographer taking a picture of WASP in front of an airplane. The WASPs are sitting at a table , and there are lamps that are illuminating the set around them.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "The WASPS"] (open access)

[Clipping: "The WASPS"]

Magazine clipping comparing how safe the WASP were compared to the entire United States, Virginia Moffett's service with the WASP, and the amount of hours they logged.
Date: January 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: The WASP]

Clipping describing the records set and the work completed by the Women Airforce Service Pilots. It includes pictures of figures such as Jacqueline Cochran, Mary A. Nelson, Helen Snapp, Maragaret Bruns, and Ruth Underwood.
Date: January 1944
Creator: Stuart, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Dawn Letson to Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Letter From Dawn Letson to Helen Snapp]

Letter from Dawn Letson to Helen Snapp written on Texas Women's University letterhead thanking Snapp for her contributions to the WASP collection.
Date: June 27, 2010
Creator: Letson, Dawn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the WASP 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner] (open access)

[Program for the WASP 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner]

A program for the 30th Anniversary Reunion of the WASP. It includes information about the Fifinella mascot, the names of WASP officers and Reunion Committee members, a schedule of events, and a list of acknowledgements at the end.
Date: 1972
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP attending the Eileen Collins reception]

Photograph of several WASP and men, all wearing suits, talking to one another in front of a gold display with the letters "EC."
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII Memorial Dedication (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII Memorial Dedication

A program for a WASP memorial dedication, with information on the left side of the page about the speakers, and a schedule on the right.
Date: September 4, 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Notice for Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Clipping: Death Notice for Helen Snapp]

Newspaper clipping discussing the death of Women Airforce Service Pilot Helen W. Snapp. The back of the clipping reveals other memorials for Reverend Richard E. Garner, Sr. and Karen R. Moreno.
Date: February 24, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s] (open access)

[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s]

Copy of the June 1999 issue of the Atchison Daily Globe "saluting" the International 99s. Provided are biographies of International Forest of Friendship Inductees.
Date: June 17, 1999
Creator: Taylor, Chris
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Navy Helldiver returns from a mission] (open access)

[Clipping: Navy Helldiver returns from a mission]

Newspaper clipping of a large photograph of a WWII Navy Helldiver plane banking to land on an aircraft carrier. The photograph includes a brief description describing the circumstances of the plane's landing. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, about U.S. politicians and a photograph of women holding small children.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Small Note with Dates] (open access)

[Small Note with Dates]

Note written on small paper that possibly says "1973, Ocean City, House Remodeling, Sonny(?) Jerry Thanksgiving Dinner, King Dominican(?) 1976."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion (open access)

W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion

Program for a WASP reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. Included within is a proclamation from Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. designating August 22nd as WASP Day, letters, historical information for South Carolina, reunion itineraries, and other information about WASP and aircraft.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A WASP Checking in for Homecoming]

Photograph of a WASP checking in for a WASP homecoming at the WASP museum. She is wearing a WASP santiago blue jacket, and holding a blue bag. There are two women sitting behind a table, and another woman standing behind the WASP. There are flags in the background, and a display case of WASP memorabilia in the background.
Date: August 14, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Standing with Plane]

Photograph of a woman in a trench coat standing in front a very small plane in a grassy area, with leafless tree seen in the background. "Our little Sweetpea" can be seen written on the bottom edge of the photo in pen, and "friend Jackie" can be seen on the back of the photo written in pencil.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local WASPs recall famed leader] (open access)

[Clipping: Local WASPs recall famed leader]

Newspaper clipping "Local WASPs recall famed leader" by Milt Salamon discussing the decision made by the U.S. Postal Service to issue stamps celebrating the achievements of Women Airforce Service Pilot Jacqueline Cochran. The back of the clipping contains portions of newspaper comics, including an issue of Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau.
Date: unknown
Creator: Salamon, Milt
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field]

Newspaper clipping of an article about members of WASP who were stationed at Liberty Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia during WWII. The article includes more details about Fort Stewart, and a photograph of Helen Snapp, Margery Moore, Bertha Mary Clifford, and Viola Thompson in flight jumpsuits, walking away from a small plane. The clipping includes other articles about the Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia area, as well as local advertisements.
Date: October 23, 1987
Creator: Owens, Dianne
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of WASP Statue]

Photograph of statue of a woman wearing a flight jumpsuit and pilot helmet. The statue stands in the middle of a small pool of water, with a large crowd of people standing in front of a brick building in the background. "The Graduate"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001 (open access)

International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001

Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date: June 14, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Five WASP]

Photograph of Helen W. Snapp and five other Women Airforce Service Pilots sitting on a staircase as a group, all wearing name tags and/or a blue WASP button. The back of the photograph has the word "Charleston" written in black ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Snapp Christmas Card]

Photograph of Helen Snapp in WASP uniform standing on the wing of a white plane inside of an aircraft hangar. "Marines Kissimmee, Fl" can be seen on the tail of the pane. A white panel can be seen to the right of the photo that has a Santa image and "Merry Christmas 2002" printed on it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Small Handwritten Note] (open access)

[Small Handwritten Note]

Hand written note, eight lines long in cursive writing on a small piece of paper. The note says "Running Time 32 min ?? Resident North Lewis Street ?? October 1946 ?? 4-5 months old - first pictures, father age 31 - mother 27 - Mom in S Wing with Sonney - Burned hand on oven door learning to walk 12 months old - 1st & 2nd birthday."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History