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[Agenda for the WASP Mini Reunion] (open access)

[Agenda for the WASP Mini Reunion]

Agenda for the WASP Mini Reunion held April 1-4, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
Date: April 1, 2005
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #1] (open access)

[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #1]

Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #2] (open access)

[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #2]

Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #3] (open access)

[Agreement for Electric Service, September 1, 1942 #3]

Formal contract outlining an agreement for the Texas Electric Service Company to provide power to Plosser-Prince Air School in Sweetwater, Texas from September 1, 1942 to September 2, 1943.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Texas Electric Service Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Air Force Reading Guide (open access)

An Air Force Reading Guide

Air Force pamphlet containing a reading list of books written under relevant military subjects, such as economics, government, science, and military history.
Date: October 1, 1964
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2 (open access)

Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2

Worksheet booklet supplementary to Increment 2, Volume 2 of the United States Air Force Reserve Instructors Course. This booklet discusses the development of courses and lesson plans, as well the use of demonstrative methods of teaching.
Date: January 1, 1957
Creator: United States. Air Force. Air Training Command. Technical Training.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts (open access)

Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts

Textbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #1, January 1 #1]

Army Air Forces student weather map #1 for January 1, 1944, Time 0700C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #1, January 1 #2]

Army Air Forces student weather map #1 for January 1, 1944, Time 0700C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #2, January 1]

Army Air Forces student weather map #2 for January 1, 1944, Time 1900C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
Date: January 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bell Serviceman, Volume 1, Number 19, October 1, 1943 (open access)

Bell Serviceman, Volume 1, Number 19, October 1, 1943

Instructions from the Bell Aircraft Corporation with cartoon illustrations meant to teach pilots about plane operation and safety. The issue covers synchronized engine and propeller control and how to properly and safely use and aircraft's firepower.
Date: October 1, 1943
Creator: Bell Aircraft Coorporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot's License] (open access)

[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot's License]

Certificate of a pilot's license for Suzette Van Daell Douglas rated as a pilot for commercial single engine airplanes.
Date: July 1, 1947
Creator: United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clarice Ruth Creger's Journal, 1939] (open access)

[Clarice Ruth Creger's Journal, 1939]

Journal created by Clarice Ruth Creger detailing events in her school and personal life during the spring of 1939, with many entries involving her sister, Charlyne Creger. The journal is compiled in a Scotty Composition Notebook.
Date: 1939-01-01/1939-04-14
Creator: Creger, Clarice Ruth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Bicentennial Planned"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Bicentennial Planned"]

Newspaper clipping about plans in the City of Sweetwater, including building renovations and events with the high school band. An article about the Cold War is included on the other side.
Date: May 1, 1975
Creator: Boyd, Alice
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Bosnia-deployed Soldiers Enjoy 'Taste of Tuzla'"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Bosnia-deployed Soldiers Enjoy 'Taste of Tuzla'"]

"Section C" of the March 2001 issue of The Frontline. Article about soldiers' deployment in Bosnia, Emory Bennett's earning of the Purple Heart, Medieval Times, and more are included.
Date: March 1, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised] (open access)

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Catherine Parker has ended her flying career at Marana Army Air Field. The clipping includes a brief history about Miss Parker and her experiences as a member the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: January 1, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hallelujah! WASPs Are Veterans at Last!] (open access)

[Clipping: Hallelujah! WASPs Are Veterans at Last!]

Newspaper clipping with an article about President Carter signing HR 8701 and the WASPs' newly attained veteran status.
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Keep Those Letters Comin'] (open access)

[Clipping: Keep Those Letters Comin']

Newspaper clipping of a column encouraging readers to contact their Congressional representatives about supporting legislation that provides veterans' benefits to the WASP. The reverse side of the clipping contains the continuation of an article from page 12.
Date: July 1, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Rain 'n Pain] (open access)

[Clipping: Rain 'n Pain]

Newspaper clipping titled "Rain 'n Pain" discussing a recent possible tornado that traveled through the SUN 'n FUN grounds and damaged about eighty planes.
Date: April 1, 2011
Creator: Wood, Janice
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Stewart Team Takes 1st in GRPA Tourney 92-61"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Stewart Team Takes 1st in GRPA Tourney 92-61"]

"Section B" of the March 2001 issue of The Frontline. Articles about the Fort Stewart men's basketball team's participation in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association tournament, the Wolverine-South Invitational Golf Tournament being held in the Hunter Golf Club, a fitness coordinator's advice for "getting into shape" over the summer.
Date: March 1, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Got Niche in History With Goldwater's Help] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Got Niche in History With Goldwater's Help]

Newspaper clipping from the Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph discussing the recent recognition of the WASP as military veterans due to legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater, with a picture of Millicent Young. On the back are excerpts about the Palestinian and Lebanese conflicts.
Date: October 1, 1978
Creator: Colorado Springs Gazette
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
CONAC Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Number 45-7550. Increment 2, Volume 2 (open access)

CONAC Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Number 45-7550. Increment 2, Volume 2

This book is volume 2 of an Air Force Reserve instructor course that discusses teaching methods and strategies for Air Force flight instructors to educate and evaluate flight students. The name, Paul A. Hill, can be seen written near the top left of the cover page and a pen sketch of a house along with a study note can be seen inside the cover.
Date: January 1, 1951
Creator: United States. Air Force. Continental Air Command.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
CONAC Specialized Training Manual, Number 45-7550, Volume 1 (open access)

CONAC Specialized Training Manual, Number 45-7550, Volume 1

This book is volume 1 of an Air Force Reserve instructor course that discusses the responsibilities and important qualities needed in being an instructor, along with several skill-sets, techniques, and aids to help communicate with and educate Air Force students.
Date: May 1, 1956
Creator: United States. Air Force. Air Training Command. Technical Training.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History