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[Clipping: Recognition, at long last] (open access)

[Clipping: Recognition, at long last]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Carol Brinton, her service with the WASPs, how the WASP program was created, and what training was like.
Date: March 8, 2010
Creator: Neuman, Johanna
Object Type: Clipping
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers]

Newspaper clipping of a very brief article announcing an upcoming opportunity to hear Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a WASP member, speak at the Victoria Public Library on the evening of November 21, 2002. On the back of the clipping is part of an article about a local election.
Date: November 8, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002] (open access)

[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002]

The "Local & State" section of the November 2002 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Articles about local news, recent crimes, obituaries, and more are included. Linda Florea's article about the sixtieth reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASPs added sting to nation's air power") and a color photograph of seven WASP can be found on the section's first page.
Date: November 8, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting Schedule (open access)

West Texas Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting Schedule

The West Texas Historical Association's Seventy-First Annual Meeting schedule for the meeting in Midland, Texas on April 8 and 9, 1994. It includes lists of all officers, members of the board of directors, and ex-officio broad members.
Date: 1994-04-08/1994-04-09
Creator: West Texas Historical Association
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce WASP Sub-Committee Meeting (open access)

Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce WASP Sub-Committee Meeting

Official minutes for a Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce and WASP sub-committee meeting discussing the WASP reunion.
Date: April 8, 1993
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, her job as an air-show pilot, the story of the WASPs, and the organization's upcoming reunion in San Antonio. Articles about politics are included on the back of the clipping.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of WASP Steering Committee] (open access)

[Minutes of WASP Steering Committee]

Meeting minutes discussing the location preservation of a WASP fountain, further historical recognition of WASP, and a funding budget for the 1992 Sweetwater reunion.
Date: January 8, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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)
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excused Absence Request Form] (open access)

[Excused Absence Request Form]

Air Force Reserve absentee request form filled out by Paul A. Hill and signed and approved by Lester V. Mershon.
Date: January 8, 1968
Creator: Hill, Paul A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater City Development Agenda] (open access)

[Sweetwater City Development Agenda]

Agenda for improving and developing the agricultural, commercial, military, legislative and public aspects of the city of Sweetwater, Texas in the year of 1963-1964. Former WASP instructor, Paul Hill, is listed as one of the Co-Chairmen.
Date: July 8, 1963
Creator: Sweetwater Board of City Development
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]

Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date: October 8, 1945
Creator: Chamberlain, Margaret L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 8, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing not being able to deliver a P-51 due to weather, the 1944 presidential election, family news, thoughts on Texans and southerners, her grandfather's health and 90th birthday, Jackie Cochran, Cornelia's reputation among WASPs, changing her name with the Civil Service, and the end of the WASP. Typed on Sheraton Hotel stationary.
Date: November 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 8, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances with a note about ferrying an aircraft. The card is from St. Joseph's, MO, and features a drawing of Jesse James' house with an inset portrait of James.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History