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[Letter from Harry R. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp, August 4, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Harry R. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp, August 4, 1994]

Letter from UNT History Professor Harry F. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the development of a book meant to "preserve a number of WASPs as historical personages as well as the best context for preserving historically the place of WASPs as a group." The book's intended audience will be college women, high school girls, and young adult women. Harry Snapp asks Helen Snapp for her cooperation in making the book possible. The letter contains a handwritten P. S. that includes his contact information, should Helen wish to contact him.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Snapp, Harry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Letter Written to Helen Snapp From Her Husband] (open access)

[A Letter Written to Helen Snapp From Her Husband]

A letter written to Helen Snapp from her husband Ira Benton Snapp. The letter is largely unreadable.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Helen W. Snapp] (open access)

[Envelope to Helen W. Snapp]

First class envelope addressed to Helen W. Snapp at 2572 Sykes Creek Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 containing "WASP Songs," as indicated by the writing in black sharpie. There are instructions to not bend the envelope.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[International Forest of Friendship Letter] (open access)

[International Forest of Friendship Letter]

Letter introducing the newest honoree, Fran Sargent, into the International Forest of Friendship in Atchison, Kansas. The author discusses their first meeting with Fran Sargent and includes information about Fran's life, such as her birthday, a visit to Amelia Earhart's home, medals she has received, and more. The International Forest of Friendship is located in the top right corner of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: International Forest of Friendship
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andy Torres to Helen W. Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Andy Torres to Helen W. Snapp]

Handwritten note from Andy Torres to Helen Snapp W. referencing the official Congressional record included with the note.
Date: unknown
Creator: Torres, Andy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dedie to Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Dedie to Helen Snapp]

Letter from Dedie to Helen Snapp discussing what the plans are for the air show, thanking her for the donation, asking her to get a hold of WASP insignia, Barry Goldwater's health, and motels.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Harry F. Snapp]

Letter from Harry F. Snapp, presumably to Helen W. Snapp, discussing possible oral interview questions that the correspondent should attempt to answer over time.
Date: unknown
Creator: Snapp, Harry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen W. Snapp to Ernie] (open access)

[Letter from Helen W. Snapp to Ernie]

Handwritten letter from Helen W. Snapp to Ernie discussing the biography Ernie wrote about Helen's life. She suggests that the focus be shifted to Colonel Morgan.
Date: unknown
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Reed to Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Reed to Helen Snapp]

Hand-written letter from Jeff Reed from the Fort Stewart Museum to Helen Snapp discussing Reed's gratitude towards Snapp for her recent visit to Fort Stewart. Reed includes Snapp's VHS tape "We Were WASPS."
Date: unknown
Creator: Reed, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul] (open access)

[Letter from Paul]

Handwritten note from Paul, presumably to Helen W. Snapp, discussing interview questions and Paul's gratitude to the WASP.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rebecca Wright and Carol Butler to Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Rebecca Wright and Carol Butler to Helen Snapp]

Handwritten letter from Rebecca Wright and Carol Butler from the Johnson Space Center Oral History Project to Helen Snapp. It reads "We enjoyed meeting you in Florida and appreciate so much your time. We especially are grateful for your participation in the Oral History Project. We look forward to sending your packet to you--hopefully sometime by the end of September."
Date: unknown
Creator: Wright, Rebecca & Butler, Carol
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rebecca Wright to a WASP] (open access)

[Letter from Rebecca Wright to a WASP]

Letter from Rebecca Wright to a Women Airforce Service Pilot discussing the tape included with the letter, an oral history as part of the Johnson Space Center Oral History project. The tape includes interviews with Dawn Seymour, Wally Funk, and Betty Skelton Frankman.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wright, Rebecca
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ethel] (open access)

[Letter to Ethel]

Hand-written letter to Ethel. The author writes of their concerns about their organization dissolving prematurely.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Reply Form from Harry F. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp] (open access)

[Reply Form from Harry F. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp]

Reply form from Henry F. Snapp to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the possibility of Helen consenting to helping Dr. Snapp with his book on the WASPs. It is left unsigned.
Date: unknown
Creator: Snapp, Henry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James E. Burnett to Helen W. Snapp, September 27, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from James E. Burnett to Helen W. Snapp, September 27, 1982]

Letter from James E. Burnett, Director of the Office of External Affairs of NASA Lewis Research Center, to Helen W. Snapp discussing Snapp's recent visit. The letter came with copies of pictures belonging to Helen Snapp.
Date: September 27, 1982
Creator: Burnett, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Charles C. Ziegler to Helen Snapp, May 7, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from the Charles C. Ziegler to Helen Snapp, May 7, 1984]

Letter from Charles C. Ziegler from the Department of the Air Force to Helen Snapp discussing the correction of her DD Form 214 in compliance with changes in legislation concerning Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: May 7, 1984
Creator: Ziegler, Charles C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986] (open access)

[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]

Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date: April 5, 1986
Creator: Keefe, Lyda Dunham
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marty Vokomener to WASP Class 43-W-4, October 22, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Marty Vokomener to WASP Class 43-W-4, October 22, 1988]

Letter from Marty Volkomener to members of class 44-W-4 of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) discussing the recent reunion in Charleston, changes in the organization's leadership, and changes to the newsletter's publication schedule. She also includes an article about the WASP and their history from the Charleston Air Force Base's newspaper.
Date: October 22, 1988
Creator: Volkomener, Martha Lawson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989]

Letter from President Wilma L. Vaught of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation to Helen Snapp discussing the recent mandate for the creation of a memorial to honor military women and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. Vaught urges for Snapp to contact all women in the military and all women veterans and urge them to register.
Date: February 11, 1989
Creator: Vaught, Wilma L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee, March 2, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee, March 2, 1990]

Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee discussing the 50th anniversary and a plane crash Evans experienced in 1943. The accompanying newspaper clipping describes the crash.
Date: March 2, 1990
Creator: Evans, Herbert O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Irv Rubin to Helen Snapp, October 18, 1991] (open access)

[Letter From Irv Rubin to Helen Snapp, October 18, 1991]

Letter from Irv Rubin to Helen Snapp written on Irv Rubin letterhead. Rubin writes about his time in the military, and thanks Snapp for her service.
Date: October 18, 1991
Creator: Rubin, Irv
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #1] (open access)

[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #1]

Legal-sized envelope with the Women Airforce Service Pilots insignia in the upper left corner and a 50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication cancellation stamp form Avenger Field station on May 22, 1993, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 and a twenty-nine-cent U.S. stamp that reads "Allies land in North Africa November 1942."
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #2] (open access)

[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #2]

Legal-sized envelope with the Women Airforce Service Pilots insignia in the upper left corner and a 50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication cancellation stamp form Avenger Field station on May 22, 1993, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 and a twenty-nine-cent U.S. stamp that reads "Allies decipher secret enemy codes, 1942."
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken Jacobs to Harry F. Snapp, May 23, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Ken Jacobs to Harry F. Snapp, May 23, 1994]

Letter from Editor Ken Jacobs from the West Texas Historical Association to Harry F. Snapp discussing the selection of Dr. Snapp's paper for Volume 70 of the WTHA yearbook.
Date: May 23, 1994
Creator: Ken Jacobs
System: The Portal to Texas History