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[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923] (open access)

[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923]

Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine discussing the recent heavy rains and plans to visit the South West. The hand-colored photo image on the front of the card is of a military encampment with groups of men seated in grass amidst tents, with the title, "Delivering a Lecture at Military Training Camp." 1917 is written in pen on the image.
Date: April 11, 1923
Creator: Frits
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Dawn Seymour to Emily, September 2000] (open access)

[Memo from Dawn Seymour to Emily, September 2000]

Memo from Dawn Seymour to Emily summarizing activities the chair of memorial committee did from 1998 to 2000, specifically within the US Air Force Academy, Texas Women's University, and other organizations.
Date: September 2000
Creator: Seymour, Dawn R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shutsy to Margaret, July 15, 1983] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards, May 7, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards, May 7, 1983]

Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards discussing his plans to attend the 1984 WASP Reunion, and encouraging him to urge other instructors to attend as well.
Date: May 7, 1983
Creator: McKesson, Joan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978]

Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP discussing an upcoming conference for former WASP members in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The letter is printed on WASP Conference stationary, and includes a form for registering for tours at the conference. Also included is a second letter from Penny Garrett to WASP members about contributing to a souvenir program for the event.
Date: April 3, 1978
Creator: Reed, Betty Jo & Chappell, Mary Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1973]

Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing the possibility of making a documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The letter also includes Gaither's business card for Blue Sky Productions Inc.
Date: November 3, 1973
Creator: Gaither, Ardis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill discussing a museum's need for a glass case for a WASP uniform and mannequin. An illustration of Fifinella, the WASP mascot, is printed at the top of the letter.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 20, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 20, 1973]

Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a book being sent to Mr. Edwards by Mr. Gene Hausenfluke. She informs him that she is also enclosing some brochures. The letter bears an illustration of cowboys on a wagon train, with letterheads for Western Heritage Films and Western Heritage Press.
Date: November 20, 1973
Creator: Manney, Irene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP Members, July 14, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP Members, July 14, 1984]

Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP Members discussing a recent invitation to a POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony and listing the WASP association's most immediate goals. The letter includes a photocopy of the invitation and envelope front.
Date: July 14, 1984
Creator: Seymour, Dawn Rochow Balden
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence Reynolds to Ms. Alice Boyd, May 24, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Florence Reynolds to Ms. Alice Boyd, May 24, 1983]

Letter from Florence Reynolds to Ms. Alice Boyd, discussing some photographs of The Avenger newspaper sent by Ms. Boyd, and asking her opinion on the quality of microfilm versions of the newspaper.
Date: May 24, 1983
Creator: Reynolds, Florence
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, February 22, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, February 22, 1977]

Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards discussing upcoming legislation concerning WASP members. The letter has an illustration of the WASP mascot Fifinella in the top left corner. Also included is an envelope addressed to Rigdon Edwards.
Date: February 22, 1977
Creator: Florey, Ruth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Watson to Rigdon Edwards, March 1, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Watson to Rigdon Edwards, March 1, 1972]

Letter from Bob Watson to Rigdon Edwards discussing plans for a Texas Historical Marker.
Date: March 1, 1972
Creator: Watson, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones to Rigdon Edwards, January 24, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones to Rigdon Edwards, January 24, 1973]

Letter from Mary Jones to Rigdon Edwards discussing the WASP 30th anniversary event, and an upcoming pictorial. The letter mentions two women, Dedie and Dottie Young who have been working on the pictorial. The letterhead is from the Order of Fifinella in Gates Mills, Ohio.
Date: January 24, 1973
Creator: Jones, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to a W-Niner, August 5, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to a W-Niner, August 5, 1973]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to a "W-Niner" discussing updates on the personal affairs of mutual acquaintances.
Date: August 5, 1973
Creator: Harmon, Elaine D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977]

Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards informing Mr. Edwards he is interested in providing veteran benefits for WASP members and has co-sponsored legislative bill S. 247.
Date: July 12, 1977
Creator: Bentsen, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty and Ross to Elaine, September 3, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Betty and Ross to Elaine, September 3, 1974]

Letter from WASP Betty and Ross to WASP Elaine discussing recent family affairs, mentioning that Betty last flew a plane in 1966. There is a handwritten note in blue ink on the back of the last page, saying, "See you soon!"
Date: September 3, 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond A. Christ to WASP Reunion Committee, March 3, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond A. Christ to WASP Reunion Committee, March 3, 1986]

Letter from Raymond A. Christ to members of the WASP Reunion Committee discussing information for an upcoming WASP meeting.
Date: March 3, 1986
Creator: Christ, Raymond A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy B. Crews to All WASPs, June 15, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy B. Crews to All WASPs, June 15, 1973]

Letter from Nancy B. Crews to All WASPs discussing WASP militarization, and asking for support of the efforts to achieve veteran status for WASP members.
Date: June 15, 1973
Creator: Crews, Nancy B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to W-Niners, May 18, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to W-Niners, May 18, 1976]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to W-Niners discussing some of the WASP members who appeared at the previous year's WASP reunion.
Date: May 18, 1976
Creator: Harmon, Elaine D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Hixson and Marry Ellen Keil to WASP members, March, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Hixson and Marry Ellen Keil to WASP members, March, 1982]

Letter from Jean Hixson and Marry Ellen Keil to WASP members discussing upcoming events around the country. The letter includes a tear-off form for registering for the 1982 WASP reunion at the bottom, and on the back of the letter, there is a schedule of events for the reunion.
Date: March 1982
Creator: Hixson, Jean & Keil, Marry Ellen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards discussing sending contributions for a case for the WASP uniform mannequin, and giving information about how to send contributions.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP Members, April 21, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP Members, April 21, 1984]

Letter from Dawn R. B. Seymour to WASP members discussing updates on WASP association news.
Date: April 21, 1984
Creator: Seymour, Dawn Rochow Balden
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards, November 22, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards, November 22, 1973]

Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards discussing an order for a WASP directory. The letter includes the letterhead of the book publishing company, Heritage Publications Inc.
Date: November 22, 1973
Creator: Hewitt, Nita
System: The Portal to Texas History