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[WASP 50th Anniversary Dinner Program #3] (open access)

[WASP 50th Anniversary Dinner Program #3]

Program for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th Anniversary dinner and conference that features and image of the WASP statue at Avenger Field on the cover.
Date: 1992
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP History Pamphlet #2] (open access)

[WASP History Pamphlet #2]

Pamphlet about the history and contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots written by WASP member Betty Jane Williams. A photo of WASP director Jacqueline Cochran and General Arnold can be seen on the cover and several photos of WASP members can be seen on the back page.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Songbook] (open access)

[WASP Songbook]

Songbook containing lyrics and illustrations about the WASP, created for the organization's 50th anniversary reunion in San Antonio, Texas. Songs in this collection include: The WASP Song; Hymn to Avenger; You'll Go Forth; Yankee Doodle Pilots; Rugged But Right; I Wanna Be a Miss H.P.; Buckle Down, Fifinella; I'm a Flying Wreck; Roll Out the Airplanes!; The Mess Hall Song; Do You Have Your Wings?; Deep in the Heart of Texas; We Were Only Only Fooling; Zoot-Suits and Parachutes; I've Got Sixpence; The Gay Desperado; Gee, Mom, I Want to Go Home; We Got the Stuff, The Right Stuff; Would You Like to Swing on a Star; Show Me; and the Army Air Corps Song. The last page includes a dedication to the WASP who died and a poem.
Date: September 9, 1992
Creator: Parrish, Deanie Bishop
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program] (open access)

[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program]

Program for the WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion held in San Antonio, Texas from September 9 through September 13, 1992. It includes a schedule of events, a list of the conference's sponsors, and letters from the Governor of Texas, the Mayor of San Antonio, Barry Goldwater, and Ann Wood-Kelly.
Date: 1992
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
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
[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
Program: Celebration of Women in the Military (open access)

Program: Celebration of Women in the Military

Program for an event honoring women in military service at Barksdale Air Force Base. Charlyne Creger is listed as a speaker at the event and a short biography of her career is included in the program. Curled red, blue, and grey ribbons are attached the program.
Date: March 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II] (open access)

[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]

Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes reservation and contact information for the group.
Date: [1997..1998]
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II] (open access)

[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]

Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes dates and times for the events and reservation and contact information.
Date: [1997..1998]
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Spirit of Flight, National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement] (open access)

[Program: The Spirit of Flight, National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement]

Program for the 1996 enshrinement ceremonies at the National Aviation Hall of Fame, featuring lists of inductee candidates and the official inductees for that year. The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII are listed in the program as the recipient of the Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight award.
Date: July 1996
Creator: National Aviation Hall of Fame
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II] (open access)

[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]

Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes reservation and contact information for the group.
Date: [1997..1998]
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Photo Book] (open access)

[WASP Reunion Photo Book]

Booklet of photos of Women Airforce Service Pilots and their reunion at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The cover of the book features printed illustrations of the WASP diamond wings insignia and the Fifinella gremlin mascot.
Date: October 5, 1996
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Veterans Day 1997, Parkway High School] (open access)

[Program: Veterans Day 1997, Parkway High School]

Program for a Veterans Day event at Parkway High School in which Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger, is listed as a guest speaker.
Date: 1997
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP WWII Conference #2] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP WWII Conference #2]

Flyer for the 1992 Women Airforce Service Pilots conference held in San Antonio, Texas, with information on travel and lodging options.
Date: 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
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
[Program: First Day of Issue Stamp Ceremony, Jacqueline Cochran] (open access)

[Program: First Day of Issue Stamp Ceremony, Jacqueline Cochran]

Program for the first day of issue ceremony for the Jacqueline Cochran stamp. The program lists WASP member a British Air Transport Auxiliary pilot as speakers and includes a brief biography of Cochran's life and achievements.
Date: March 1996
Creator: United States Postal Service
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure to WASP from Travelmasters International] (open access)

[Brochure to WASP from Travelmasters International]

Brochure from a travel agency describing what activities to expect at an upcoming Women Airforce Service Pilots conference in Washington D.C.
Date: 1994
Creator: Travelmasters International
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication] (open access)

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

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
[50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication] (open access)

[50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication]

Photocopy of a brochure for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary reunion and monument dedication ceremony, with information about the memorial and a brief history of WASP at Avenger Field. A sketched image of the life size WASP statue at Avenger Field can be seen printed on the page.
Date: March 5, 1993
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nominating Properties to the National Register of Historic Places (open access)

Nominating Properties to the National Register of Historic Places

Information sheet published by the Texas Historical Commission National Register Programs describing the National Register of Historic places. It includes an explanation of the Register with sections on categories for nominations, criteria for evaluation, and nomination procedures in Texas.
Date: October 1995
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Texas Historical Markers Guidelines and Application Form (open access)

Official Texas Historical Markers Guidelines and Application Form

Pamphlet book printed by the Texas Historical Commission that offers guidance on how to apply for and obtain a Texas Historic Marker.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History