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[Letter from Cathy Pfeifer to Helen Snapp, February 8, 2012] (open access)

[Letter from Cathy Pfeifer to Helen Snapp, February 8, 2012]

Hand-written letter from Cathy Pfeifer of The Greatest Generations Foundation to Helen Snapp discussing a recent phone call between the two women. Pfeifer hopes that Snapp will help recruit more veterans for the foundation's upcoming programs.
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: Pfeifer, Cathy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, February 8, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, February 8, 2008]

Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP membership concerning the future of the WASP organization. She states that the board has voted unanimously to dissolve the nonprofit organization and turn the matter over to the broader membership for a vote. She asks the members to return their ballots promptly so that the votes can be tallied before the next board meeting.
Date: February 8, 2008
Creator: McCreery, Jean T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Eleanor Brown, May 8, 2007] (open access)

[Letter to Eleanor Brown, May 8, 2007]

Letter from Brenda Johnson and Joseph Wilson to Eleanor Brown inviting her to the preview of "Wings Over the Alamo", a PBS documentary.
Date: May 8, 2007
Creator: Johnson, Brenda Vickrey & Wilson, Joseph A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca, Dec. 8, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Caro Bosca, Dec. 8, 2004]

Email letter-head from Caro Bosca that includes all the email addresses the unattached message was sent to.
Date: December 8, 2004
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Elaine, October 8, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Elaine, October 8, 2004]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Elaine discussing her volunteer activities, recent travel, and other news.
Date: October 8, 2004
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee, September 8, 1997] (open access)

[Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee, September 8, 1997]

Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee discussing the 2000 reunion, transportation, and housing of the official WASP archives.
Date: September 8, 1997
Creator: Taylor, Homer K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 8, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 8, 1993]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards discussing his appearance on a magazine and his ability to make bread.
Date: September 8, 1993
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, November 8, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, November 8, 1992]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing advertisement space at the Bluebonnet Hotel, book sales, and wish a happy Thanksgiving.
Date: November 8, 1992
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Fisk to the Pioneer City County Museum, September 8, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Fisk to the Pioneer City County Museum, September 8, 1992]

Letter from Mary Fisk to the Pioneer City County Museum discussing her recent visit to the museum. She mentions that she has enclosed two newspaper clippings about the fiftieth anniversary reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots held in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Fisk, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, August 8, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, August 8, 1992]

Letter from Mary Regalbuto Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing the details of the WASP 50th Anniversary Conference such as the event venue, date and dress attire.
Date: August 8, 1992
Creator: Jones, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, July 8, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, July 8, 1992]

Letter from Mary Jones to the Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing the details of the WASP 50th Anniversary Conference and requesting that they inform her of any change of plans or cancellations.
Date: July 8, 1992
Creator: Jones, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Bennett Johnston to Charlyne Creger, November 8, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from J. Bennett Johnston to Charlyne Creger, November 8, 1990]

Letter from J. Bennett Johnston to Charlyne Creger congratulating her for receiving the "Forgotten Hero" award and thanking Ms. Creger for serving as a member of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.
Date: November 8, 1990
Creator: Johnston, J. Bennett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, March 8, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, March 8, 1990]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards further discussing troubles she is experiencing trying to sell her book.
Date: March 8, 1990
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986]

Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs enclosing a copy of a letter from Don Smith (not included) and discussing some recent flying and Fuchs' time as a WASP instructor.
Date: August 8, 1986
Creator: Roberson, H. L. (Button)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs] (open access)

[Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs]

Correspondence between Eleanor Brown, Olin Teague, and Ray Roberts concerning the Women Airforce Service Pilots' (WASP) efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits through federal legislation.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown, June 8, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown, June 8, 1977]

Letter from Representative Olin E. Teague to Eleanor M. Brown acknowledging her support of pending bills to award veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions the process that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs will follow in scheduling hearings on the legislation.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Teague, Olin E., 1910-1981
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe, May 8, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe, May 8, 1976]

Letter from Jim Pugh to Mrs. George Poe informing her that he finished the requested base and is sending it. He also talks about further steps that should be taken to install it later on.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Pugh, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator John G. Tower to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Senator John G. Tower to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1972]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John G. Tower, United States Senate, dated September 8, 1972. Tower advises that Carswell's comments of support and respect were forwarded to him by Mr. Clark. Tower promises to strive to merit Carswell's respect.
Date: September 8, 1972
Creator: Tower, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Berg to Little, Brown and Company, October 8, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Berg to Little, Brown and Company, October 8, 1971]

Letter from Irene Berg, Secretary to Jacqueline Cochran, to Little, Brown and Company discussing the possibility of ordering additional copies of The Stars At Noon for Cochran.
Date: October 8, 1971
Creator: Berg, Irene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lewis Fulks' Child Actor Cast List for The Sound of Music] (open access)

[Lewis Fulks' Child Actor Cast List for The Sound of Music]

Letter from Lewis Fulks, at Abilene Christian College, and his assistant, Jack Boyd, to the children who auditioned for "The Sound of Music." In the letter, Fulks is announcing the actors who will be playing the roles of the Von Trapp children in "The Sound of Music," the 1970 Homecoming musical production.
Date: May 8, 1970
Creator: Fulks, Lewis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Virginia Campbell to Byrdie Carswell and T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Tom and Virginia Campbell to Byrdie Carswell and T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1969]

A letter written to "Aun't Virginia" [Byrdie Carswell] and "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Tom & Virginia, Tampa, Florida, dated April 8, 1969. Tom and Virginia offer their greetings to the Carswells, ask after their health and note that they do not hear from anyone at the old home place in Georgia.
Date: April 8, 1969
Creator: Campbell, Tom & Campbell, Virginia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1967]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 8, 1967. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding Howard Caldwell which enabled him to make a more personal intervention in Caldwell's behalf regarding application to A.I.D. United States Agency for International Development.
Date: August 8, 1967
Creator: Burleson, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Truett Walton to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from W. Truett Walton to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1966]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. Truett Walton, Vice-President and Director of Summer School, Hardin-Simmons University, Diamond Jubilee 1891-1966 dated August 8, 1966. Walton acknowledges a telephone conversation with Carswell and includes the address of Dr. Allen J. Moon as per the request from Carswell noting that Dr. Moon might appreciate a card for his 93rd birthday. Notation handwritten by Carswell indicates he sent a card to Dr. Moon on September 9, 1966.
Date: August 8, 1966
Creator: Walton, W. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 8, 1964. Notifications by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by the Officers of the Board to meet January 17 with wives. Dinner will be served.
Date: January 8, 1964
Creator: Collier, E. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History