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The Douglas SBD Dauntless (open access)

The Douglas SBD Dauntless

Booklet entitled The Douglas SBD Dauntless, No. 196. There is an article inside on the history and use of The Douglas SBD Dauntless, as well as some photos and illustrations.
Date: 1967
Creator: Brazelton, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for HPI Quik Splice] (open access)

[Instructions for HPI Quik Splice]

Instruction pamphlet for an HPI Quick Splice Dual Eight Interlock Butt Splicer for Super 8mm film. The instructions outline how to splice 8mm film.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bell and Howell Manual] (open access)

[Bell and Howell Manual]

Instruction manual from Bell and Howell for their autoload model 456 super 8 / regular 8 compatible movie projector.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell & Howell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual] (open access)

[Bell & Howell Filmo Editor Instruction Manual]

Instruction manual for a Bell & Howell Filmo Editor for 8mm film discussing how to splice film and operate the device, and containing instructional photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Donor Pamphlet for the Minerva Center] (open access)

[Donor Pamphlet for the Minerva Center]

A pamphlet asking for donations to the Minerva Center, with text on both sides about the publications from the Minerva Center. The Minerva Center provides information and inspiration for those who care about women in the uniformed services and civilian women in defense services.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Flying Lady Aircraft Collection] (open access)

[The Flying Lady Aircraft Collection]

This pamphlet describes the list of model aircrafts in the Flying Lady Aircraft Collection.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Greatest Generations Foundation Booklet] (open access)

[The Greatest Generations Foundation Booklet]

Booklet from The Greatest Generations Foundation. The cover has an image of the words "Never Forget" written on concrete. The bottom margin has a watermark of a sepia American flag, beneath the name of the foundation. The bottom left corner has a logo of a soldier standing at a cross with a dove above it. Inside of the booklet are featured photos of veterans and locations with information on the foundation. The back cover has the quote "'Our stories will be told, but we'd like to tell them while we're still living.' -- Jim Blane, WWII Veteran," as well as contact info for donations and the slogan "Remember those who served."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagine A World War II Military Pilot (open access)

Imagine A World War II Military Pilot

A Texas Woman's University pamphlet about the life of pilots during World War II.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet for the Women Airforce Service Pilot's 50th Anniversary Celebration] (open access)

[Pamphlet for the Women Airforce Service Pilot's 50th Anniversary Celebration]

Pamphlet for the 50th anniversary of the Women Airforce Service Pilots with an illustration of a WASP memorial statue. It includes a pre-dinner program, dinner menu, after dinner program, acknowledgements, and the WASP's "Fifi" insignia designed by Disney.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the WASP 55th Anniversary Reunion] (open access)

[Program for the WASP 55th Anniversary Reunion]

A program for the WASP 55th Anniversary Reunion. It includes a schedule of events, and a list of acknowledgements at the end.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for WASP WWII Museum] (open access)

[Program for WASP WWII Museum]

A program for the WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. The third and last page talks about proposed exhibits for the museum, including a virtual reality flight simulator and a gift shop.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Story of the Flying Lady (open access)

The Story of the Flying Lady

This pamphlet gives the whole history of the Flying Lady, an airplane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Story of the Flying Lady (open access)

The Story of the Flying Lady

This pamphlet gives the whole history of the Flying Lady, an airplane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP: A Passionate Pursuit (open access)

WASP: A Passionate Pursuit

Informational packet about the Women Airforce Service Pilots titled "WASP: A Passionate Pursuit Study Guide," presented as part of a Living History: A Symposium Series for Fantasy of Flight. It includes a number of pictures of the WASP, history of the program, a questions and resources section, and several interesting facts about WASP.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII] (open access)

[Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII]

Pamphlet discussing the important history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and a statue monument to be constructed in their honor at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women of Courage and Vision (open access)

Women of Courage and Vision

A program for Women of Courage and Vision event for Women's History Month. There is a sequence of events, a biography of Mrs. Helen Snapp, and two songs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
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.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt from West Texas Historical Association Yearbook, 1974, Vol. L] (open access)

[Excerpt from West Texas Historical Association Yearbook, 1974, Vol. L]

Excerpt from the West Texas Historical Association Yearbook, Vol L. The excerpted section is entitled "General Arnold Comes to Avenger Field."
Date: 1974
Creator: Head, Alberta Fitzpatrick
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion

Program for the WASP reunion of 1986 at Avenger Field. The front cover has a Fifinella logo. Inside are signed letters from Governor Mark White and Mayor Rick Rhodes, a biography of 'Dedie' Deaton, historical photos of WASP with captions, Board of Directors information, itineraries for the reunion, reunion planning committee information, and sponsors.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference (open access)

One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference

Program entitled "One More Sentimental Journey" for a W.A.S.P. Conference in Washington D.C. A signed letter from President Bill Clinton is included, along with letters, biographical information, photos, and captions from and/or of WASP. Also included are conference itineraries, photo collages, and historical info.
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII, National Conference (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII, National Conference

Program from the national conference of Women Airforce Service Pilots in Anaheim, California. The pamphlet contains letters, biographies, conference staff information, itineraries, artwork, photographs, and sponsor ads.
Date: 1996
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Memorial Dedication] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Memorial Dedication]

This pamphlet describes the WASP statue at the United States Air Force Academy and solicits contributions to the WASP WWII Memorial Fund.
Date: 1997?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Dedication for the Women Airforce Service Pilots] (open access)

[Memorial Dedication for the Women Airforce Service Pilots]

Pamphlet for the memorial dedication for Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII that took place on September 4, 1997, hosted by the United States Air Force Academy. It includes summaries of the lives of Janet Reno, Colonel Theresa Marne' Peterson, Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Johnson, and Dorothy Swain Lewis, as well as a program guide. The back cover of the pamphlet bears the WASP logo of a woman flying.
Date: September 4, 1997
Creator: United States Air Force Academy.
System: The Portal to Texas History