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[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
United States. War Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parker WASP Appointment Slip]
Appointment slip stating Catherine Parker's new position, pay grade, and station in the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program.
Date:
April 18, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Army Form Instructions]
Small, ripped piece of paper with instructions for Catherine Parker to fill out her height and weight on four copies of a form. On the back is the date, 1944, and the word "Lieutenant", handwritten three times.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Central Dispensary, Lackland Air Force Base
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U. S. Army Air Forces Instructions to Candidates Selected for Women's Flying Training
Instructions from Jacqueline Cochran for women entering the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program on how to obtain a mandatory letter of release statement and on what items to bring for training.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Form, November 10, 1944]
War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as a co-owner of the bond.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker Written Exam Results]
Results for Catherine Parker's written examination from the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Honorable Service with the Army Air Forces
Notarized certificate declaring that Catherine Parker has fulfilled her Women Airforce Service Pilot training and valuably served her country for 8 months, signed by General Henry Arnold and Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley & Cochran, Jacqueline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 99, Extract 1]
Special Order from Sid C. Pinskton listing the names of women who completed the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program and are authorized to fly military aircraft.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
2536D Army Air Forces Base Unit
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for WASP Gathering]
Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date:
June 13, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Notes]
Flight log notes for flights between several towns in Texas, written in four quadrants of a single page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Order of Fifinella]
Empty envelope addressed to the Order of Fifinella in Dallas, Texas, with a stamp adhered to the top right corner. Not return address is written on the envelope.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cleaners Receipts]
Receipt from Roy Rasco: Cleaners-Hatters-Dryer the handling of a pair pants and two blouses owned by WASP, Catherine Parker.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
unknown
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Suspension from Trainee Position Eligibility List]
Notice from the military confirming that Catherine Parker declined the position of Engineer Aide Trainee and that she will be removed from list of eligible appointees. A response is written on the included forms from Catherine Parker further confirming her declination to the position.
Date:
April 19, 1945
Creator:
U.S. Civil Service
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker WASP Inoculation Card]
Pilot an crew member physical record card for WASP Catherine Parker. The card states that Parker completed the inoculations for smallpox, triple typhoid, and anti-tetanus and qualifies her flight as of October 13, 1944.
Date:
October 13, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Qualities to Develop in Student
Handwritten list of positive traits and skills to develop in an aviation student. The list is written on a card from "Cardwell Dusting Service, Coulter Field, Bryan,Texas".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Pilot License Verification]
Statement from Catherine Parker vouching for the validity of her pilot license and listing her student pilot certificate number. Beneath it is an unsigned notary public statement.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]
Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Individual Flight Record for Catherine Parker #2]
Chart listing the flight times of Catherine Parker during day and night, as well hours worked on instrument flying and in the LINK trainer, ain Sweetwater, Texas. A statement on the chart also notes the date she received her instrument flying certification.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Hugh G. & Nance, Walter L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Hours Sums and Notes]
Notebook paper with sums and flight hours handwritten in pencil, along with notes, "Renew Physical- By Saturday 15th" and "ok out in Fairchild"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Anniversary Welcome Packet Envelope]
Empty envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots' 50th anniversary memorial dedication in Sweetwater, Texas. The packet has Catherine Parker's name handwritten in the top right corner along with her class number, 44-9, and features the WASP diamond wings logo printed in the center.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[History of Women Airforce Service Pilots Rough Draft]
Rough draft of a brief essay on how the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field came into existence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Cardwell Flight Academy]
Envelope from the Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, D.C. to Cardwell Flight Academy, care of R. J. Cardwell in Bryan, Texas. Math notes are handwritten in pencil on the envelope's flap.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 1992 Conference Schedule and Registration Form]
Schedule of events, tours, and banquets for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 1992 conference in San Antonio, Texas. A registration form filled out by WASP, Catherine Parker, is also included.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII
System:
The Portal to Texas History