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Serial/Series Title
Kafka Collection
20
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
18
Eleanor Brown Collection
17
Charlyne Creger Collection
8
Catherine Parker Collection
6
Helen Snapp Collection
6
Jacqueline Cochran Collection
5
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
2
Prince Collection
2
Gayle Snell Collection
1
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[Letter from the Department of the Air Force to Eleanor Brown, June 11, 1979]
Letter from Milton R. McFarland from the Department of the Air Force to Eleanor Brown notifying her that her application for discharge has been approved.
Date:
June 11, 1979
Creator:
McFarland, Milton R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923]
Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine discussing the recent heavy rains and plans to visit the South West. The hand-colored photo image on the front of the card is of a military encampment with groups of men seated in grass amidst tents, with the title, "Delivering a Lecture at Military Training Camp." 1917 is written in pen on the image.
Date:
April 11, 1923
Creator:
Frits
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored]
Newspaper clippings of two articles about female pilots being honored for their service in World War II, including receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington D.C. Portions of advertisements and other articles are visible on the backs of the clippings, including a school advertisement, a Dillard's advertisement, and an article about drug addiction.
Date:
March 11, 2010
Creator:
Hefling, Kimberly & Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Early aviatrix's heart is up in the clouds]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Fran Sargent and her career in aviation. Other articles and advertisements are included on the back of each clipping.
Date:
February 11, 1996
Creator:
Wittman, Susan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Helen Snapp and WASP]
Photograph of two WASP and Helen Snapp standing side by side with a man (on the far right) in front of two WWII airplanes inside a hangar. The woman on the left is wearing a blue jacket with WASP insignia, and the WASP on the middle right is wearing a blue Women Air Force Service Pilots scarf.
Date:
2009-04-11~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date:
January 11, 2003
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots]
Newspaper clippings of two articles about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article. On the back of the clippings, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date:
March 11, 2010
Creator:
Velasquez, J. J. & Hefling, Kimberly
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 11, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date:
September 11, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal]
Newspaper clipping of an article aboutWASP members receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article is accompanied by a list of all the honorees, and includes color photographs of the ceremony and the honorees. There are obituaries on the back of the clipping.
Date:
March 11, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Elizabeth "Kit" MacKethan Magid, a WASP , and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there is a listing for a Health Fair at different colleges and public schools.
Date:
April 11, 2004
Creator:
Martin, Claire
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Pilot Speaks Out on Harassment", September 11, 1992]
Newspaper clipping with an article about sexual harassment in the military and how Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Hamilton believes it becomes widespread.
Date:
September 11, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article, and on the back of the clipping, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date:
March 11, 2010
Creator:
Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980]
Letter from WASP Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards discussing the weather, and receiving a genealogy of her husband's grandmother that mentioned someone from Sweetwater, Texas named Bess Laverne. She asks them if they know anything about this woman. She also discusses communicating with a Robin Cannon and his wife, and the health concerns of several mutual friends. The letter is written on WASP stationary.
Date:
August 11, 1980
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Rigdon Edwards]
Envelope addressed to Rigdon Edwards in Sweetwater, Texas, from Rexroat in Skyview Acres in New Mexico.
Date:
December 11, 1982
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012]
Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp discussing the upcoming projects that The Greatest Generations Foundation has planned for the next two years. Davis invites Snapp to join them on one of their programs.
Date:
August 11, 2012
Creator:
Davis, Timothy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989]
Letter from President Wilma L. Vaught of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation to Helen Snapp discussing the recent mandate for the creation of a memorial to honor military women and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. Vaught urges for Snapp to contact all women in the military and all women veterans and urge them to register.
Date:
February 11, 1989
Creator:
Vaught, Wilma L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009]
Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the publication of Boyette's book, which Snapp contributed to with her own story as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
March 11, 2009
Creator:
Boyette, Ernie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Helen Snapp with a film crew]
Photograph of Helen Snapp surrounded by three men from a film crew. She's wearing her Women Airforce Service Uniform, while the three men are dressed more casually in sunglasses and tee shirts.
Date:
November 11, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Honorary Membership]
Honorary Membership certificate from The Woman's Club of Raleigh to Helen Snapp "in recognition of her service to our country during World War II and with appreciation for being a trailblazer for women everywhere." The certificate includes a thick border around the edge and the blue seal of the club at the top.
Date:
July 11, 2008
Creator:
Umstead, Barbara
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H Thomas Douglas, January 11, 1946]
Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas Douglass announcing the marriage of Mary Anna Logan to William Leslie Rogers on Saturday, January 26, 1946. A separate, smaller card is included, discussing the plans for the reception.
Date:
January 11, 1946
Creator:
Logan, William Loughborough
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to J. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, February 11, 1943]
Letter from Claims Accountant H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the enclosed debit noet APR 885, which covers an installment payment in the amount of $5,000.
Date:
February 11, 1943
Creator:
Renaud, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Aviation annex reaches for the sky]
Newspaper clipping discussing the new National Air and Space Museum annex in Chantilly Virginia.
Date:
January 11, 2004
Creator:
Kilian, Michael
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran's lifetime set records of speed, courage]
Newspaper clipping from the Daily News, "Jacqueline Cochran's lifetime set records of speed, courage" by Christine Mahr discussing her accomplishments and death.
Date:
August 11, 1980
Creator:
Mahr, Christine & Power, John
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History