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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: 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 R. C. Hoppe to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, June 11, 1942]
Copy of a letter from R. C. Hoppe to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing Hoppe's disapproval of the price for the type of pipe being used for a water line being laid on the site of Avenger Field.
Date:
June 11, 1942
Creator:
Hoppe, R. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP_03-2016-015-210
Copies of three articles on thunderstorms as they relate to aviation by Robert N. Buck, taken from the magazine, Air Facts, and compiled by the contract pilot school at Avenger Field for the use of its students.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Buck, Robert N.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]
Newspaper clipping explaining the significant the role Jacqueline Cochran played in forming the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization. The clipping also shares a brief history of Avenger Field and includes a report from a German spy to the Gestapo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
Bowles, Mary A. & Hart, Mary
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]
Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
Bowles, Mary A.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, September 11, 1945]
Letter from Lieutenant Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the wedding gift.
Date:
September 11, 1945
Creator:
Barnwell, Marion P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle, January 11, 1993]
Letter from Ruben Ochoa to Mrs. Grevelle discussing the revised inscription for the historical marker for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Date:
January 11, 1993
Creator:
Ochoa, Ruben E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon, February 11, 1944]
Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon discussing his flight training and other news. He says that he has taken a few cross-country trips and that he will be flying at night soon. He mentions that his mother and sister are in town and that he will see them on the weekend.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Werner, D. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 11, 1994]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards inviting him to a class dinner and to his home.
Date:
September 11, 1994
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish, June 11, 1996]
Letter from Henry H. Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish endorsing their efforts for the WASP digital library project.
Date:
June 11, 1996
Creator:
Walbesser, Henry H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing life in flying school.
Date:
August 11, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 11, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about books he is reading, Bill Stewart's parole, and military personnel.
Date:
October 11, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History