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[Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight] (open access)

[Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight]

Newspaper clipping titled "Sharing the Thrill of Flight" from the Miami Herald. It includes four photographs. The top left photo is of Fernando Botlho posing with former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Helen Snapp in front of the Brazilian Demoiselle aircraft. The top right photo is of a young boy posing in a restored antique aircraft. The bottom left photo is of Dennis Labbe taking off in a Cessna O-2A aircraft. The bottom right photo is of Dennis Labbe's aircraft flying, leaving behind a trail of smoke.
Date: November 6, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Evans to Sharon Davis, Oct. 6, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Evans to Sharon Davis, Oct. 6, 2009]

Letter from Gene Evans to Sharon Davis discussing his donation of materials related to WASP Kate Lee Harris Adams.
Date: October 6, 2009
Creator: Evans, Gene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email From Brian Moffitt to David Stallman, March 6, 2008] (open access)

[Email From Brian Moffitt to David Stallman, March 6, 2008]

Email chain between David Stallman and Brian Moffitt discussing Stallman's and Helen Snapp's trip to North Carolina for a WASP appearance.
Date: March 6, 2008
Creator: Moffitt, Brian & Stallman, David
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings, March 6, 2008] (open access)

[Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings, March 6, 2008]

Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings telling her where he got the footage from his film from.
Date: March 6, 2008
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plan of Liquidation and Directors' Action by Written Consent (open access)

Plan of Liquidation and Directors' Action by Written Consent

Document outlining the WASP Board of Directors' plan to dissolve its nonprofit corporation. It states that "continuance of the activities of the corporation is no longer possible or practical" and lists the steps the board will follow to dissolve and liquidate the organization.
Date: February 6, 2008
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board and By-Laws Committee, June 6, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board and By-Laws Committee, June 6, 2006]

Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee discussing recent changes to the By-Laws Committee, proposed changes to the organization's by-laws, and the timeline for tallying the votes associated with the question of whether the WASP should hire an executive director.
Date: June 6, 2006
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws] (open access)

[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws]

Text containing proposed changes to the by-laws of the WASP organization.
Date: June 6, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing the Action Without Meeting Ballot and recent actions taken by the WASP board.
Date: May 6, 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three WASP Standing Next to a Plane]

Photograph of three WASP standing next to a plane on a runway with blue patterning. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Hi Helen, found this picture and I was not sure if I mailed you a copy. 'Better late than never.' Hope all is well. Miss you + I hope to see you at Sun N Fun 2011. Blue Skies Tail Winds Pat Ohlsson."
Date: November 6, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for the Women's History Month Celebration for the Third Infantry Division] (open access)

[Brochure for the Women's History Month Celebration for the Third Infantry Division]

Brochure for the Women's History Month celebration, "Women of Courage and Vision," hosted by the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) at the Hunter Army Airfield serving Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia on March 6, 2001. The front cover displays the Third Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, a small crest, and a portrait of Helen W. Snapp surrounded by six smaller images of women in the military, including Rosie the Riveter and women wearing service uniforms. The Sequence of Events listed on the second page includes the names of the speakers for each event: Welcome by Sargent Pandy, National Anthem (stand) by Sargent Requita Williams, Invocation (stand) by Apostle Wilhelmenia Brown, a Video Presentation, Introduction of Speaker by Colonel Betson, Guest Speaker speech by Miss Helen Wyatt Snapp, Unveiling by Third Infantry Soldiers, Presentation by Colonel Betson, Benediction (stand) by Miss Lillian Shun, and finally the Marne Song and the Army Song sung by all. It contains a military biography of Helen Snapp, and the last two pages contain the lyrics for the Marne and Army songs. The back cover displays a crest with the words "Nous Resterons La."
Date: March 6, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony (open access)

Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Pamphlet for the Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, held on October 6, 2000 at 2 pm, at Mulberry Canyon by the Taylor County Historical Commission. Inside are images of WASP and airplanes and a bio of Cornelia Clark Fort.
Date: October 6, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, June 6, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, June 6, 1996]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing the printing of her book and how to go about purchasing one.
Date: June 6, 1996
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, March 6, 1996]

Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards informing him that the printer is ready and that if he can find a picture of himself from 1942 to 1944, she would like to have it. The front has a photograph of two bottlenose dolphins taken by Dr. Randall S. Wells.
Date: March 6, 1996
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp, November 6, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp, November 6, 1995]

Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp thanking her for the party she hosted and the fun she had.
Date: November 6, 1995
Creator: Fleisher, Ruth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, August 6, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, August 6, 1995]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards including video tapes and discussing a couple of reunions she will be attending.
Date: August 6, 1995
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopies: Female fliers' wartime work finally winning recognition] (open access)

[Clipping photocopies: Female fliers' wartime work finally winning recognition]

Photocopies of newspaper clippings of an article about female pilots from WWII being recognized for their service. The article includes photographs of the pilots, including Betty Williamson Shipley, Madge Leon Moore, Dorothy Smith Lucas, and Holly Hollinger Grasso.
Date: September 6, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women contributed to WWII campaign] (open access)

[Clipping: Women contributed to WWII campaign]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP, who served in WWII as pilots, and their experiences in service. The article includes two photographs of two WASP, Madge Moore and Betty Shipley. On the back of the clipping are three different advice columns, about parenting, working life, and interpersonal relationships.
Date: September 6, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Meeting, May 6, 1992] (open access)

[Minutes: WASP Meeting, May 6, 1992]

Minutes for the WASP committee meeting including corrections from the previous meeting, details on the WASP monument, and fundraising.
Date: May 6, 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They just wanted to fly] (open access)

[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
Date: November 6, 1988
Creator: Magid, Ken
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater Scrapbook] (open access)

[Sweetwater Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings, letters, and some photos, primarily relating to the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion and memorial dedication ceremony held in Sweetwater in 1972, as well as another WASP reunion held in 1986.
Date: November 6, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Off she went into the wild blue yonder] (open access)

[Clipping: Off she went into the wild blue yonder]

Newspaper clipping titled "Off she went into the wild blue yonder," written by Frog Smith for The News-Press. It discusses the life of Jacqueline Cochran and continues on 2D under the title of "Pilot."
Date: December 6, 1980
Creator: Smith, Frog
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts, March 6, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts, March 6, 1979]

Letter from Lillian Roberts that appears to be discussing the WASP news clippings album prepared for Senator Goldwater, and her rejection to discussing preliminary research related to proposals in the fields of television, films and grants with the full WASP board.
Date: March 6, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Grant Deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie, April 5, 1978] (open access)

[Grant Deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie, April 5, 1978]

Land deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie and Sun an Sun Properties, acknowledging the sale of a piece of land for the sum of $544.50. The second paragraph outlines the perimeters of the land being sold, and grants an undivided 75% interest to William B. Rennie, and Ly Anne F. Rennie and an undivided 25% interest to Sun an Sun Properties.
Date: April 6, 1978
Creator: Tarter, J. Aldine
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Carter Fails on Campaign Promise] (open access)

[Clipping: Carter Fails on Campaign Promise]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing President Carter's lack of support for militarizing the WASP. The page also contains a column from the chairman of the NAVPA and two articles. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital system.
Date: October 6, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History