Resource Type

[Program for the WASP 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner #6] (open access)

[Program for the WASP 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner #6]

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
[Flyer: Hangar One Dinner Dance] (open access)

[Flyer: Hangar One Dinner Dance]

Flyer advertising "Homecoming at Hangar One", an event held at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas on May 27, 2006. The second page of the flyer includes a list of activities and a registration form.
Date: 2006
Creator: National WASP WWII Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Time To Keep #2 (open access)

A Time To Keep #2

Booklet of photographs about the 44-W-4 class of Women Airforce Service Pilots at Sweetwater, Texas. A handwritten note on the cover reads, "Doris Tanner at Indio 12-6-87 copies given to 44w4 Dor. Allen, Marg. Diffin, Peg Parker, Scotty Folkins, Hazel Stamper, McCart, Roulstone, Rohrer, Stines, (and Dolly Wethey)".
Date: 1986~/1987~
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Historic Sweetwater] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Historic Sweetwater]

Visitors pamphlet describing historical tourist attractions in Sweetwater, Texas, such as the Pioneer City-County Museum.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sweetwater Convention and Visitors Bureau
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Sweetwater Municipal Band] (open access)

[Flyer: Sweetwater Municipal Band]

Flyer for a concert to be held after a WASP reunion banquet by the Sweetwater Municipal Band, with a sample list of songs and music styles to be performed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Visitor's Guide (open access)

Sweetwater Visitor's Guide

Pamphlet for the town of Sweetwater, home of the Women Airforce service Pilots, advertising stores, restaurants, and other various attractions.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection]

Pamphlet from Texas Women's University advertising their Woman's Collection and describing Women Airforce Service Pilots history and the story of their militarization.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Operation Fifinella: Historic WASP Fly-In to Avenger Field] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Operation Fifinella: Historic WASP Fly-In to Avenger Field]

Booklet detailing a "WASP Fly-In" event to pay tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field. The booklet describes how the idea for the event came about and lists a schedule, the names of the WASP members being flown in, contributors, and other event details.
Date: 2008
Creator: Operation Fifinella Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86 Update] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86 Update]

Flyer for the 1986 WASP Reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, including information on lodging, travel, and registration. The flyer also includes a registration form for the reunion, a schedule events, and a map of Sweetwater. The flyer mentions that while the Holiday Inn is completely booked, space is still available at other motels in the area.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
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
[Flyer: Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASP] (open access)

[Flyer: Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASP]

Flyer recounting the historical significance of the contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II, and advertising the mission of the Wings Across America organization to preserve remaining WASP's stories and historic accounts.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Coronation of the Victory Commander] (open access)

[Program: Coronation of the Victory Commander]

Program of events for the Coronation of the Victory Commander that took place in the Sweetwater, Texas, Municipal Auditorium on May 1, 1943. On the third page Jacqueline Cochran's name is crossed out and Mary Wiggins' name is written in pencil above.
Date: Spring 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Women Air Service Pilots, WWII: Historic Monument] (open access)

[Women Air Service Pilots, WWII: Historic Monument]

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: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2] (open access)

[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2]

Flyer for the 1972 WASP reunion advertising the unveiling of the WASP memorial monument in Sweetwater, along with various entertainment and speakers.
Date: 1972
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP "Songbook" (open access)

WASP "Songbook"

Compilation of songs including: Zoot Suits and Parachutes, Show Me, I'm a Flying Wreck, I Wanna Be a Miss H.P., Goin' Back to Where I Come From, Rugged but Right, Do You Have Your Wings?, We Were Only Only Fooling, Girls Girls, Army Air Corps Song, and A WASP Trainee Am I.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Red Alert to All "Fifis" (open access)

Red Alert to All "Fifis"

Notice sent out to all Order of Fifinella group members providing scheduling and event information about a Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: [..1972]
Creator: Deaton, Dedie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: Historic Monument, Avenger Field] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: Historic Monument, Avenger Field]

Pamphlet describing the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the monument at Avenger Field sculpted in their honor by fellow WASP, Dorothy Lewis.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Limited Edition Fine Art Print] (open access)

[Flyer: Limited Edition Fine Art Print]

Flyer advertising the sale of a painting of a T-6D "Texan" aircraft flying over Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, by artist, Richard R. Broome. The flyer also includes a brief biography of the artist.
Date: unknown
Creator: Nightstar Productions
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks for WASP Memorial (open access)

Remarks for WASP Memorial

Pamphlet from a WASP memorial event with a composition written by Dora Dougherty Strother about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the bond they share.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Strother, Dora Dougherty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #3] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #3]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #2] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #2]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)]

Program for an event honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots by presenting a bronze Fifinella statue at Texas State Technical Institute.
Date: 1976
Creator: The Woman's Forum of Sweetwater
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP 2000 Sweetwater Texas: Jacqueline Cochran Remembered (open access)

WASP 2000 Sweetwater Texas: Jacqueline Cochran Remembered

WASP reunion booklet honoring the life and career of Jacqueline Cochran and welcoming the WASP to their 2000 reunion with letters, photos, illustrations, and a schedule of events. A section at the back of the pamphlet honors the 38 WASP who died in service.
Date: 2000
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History