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[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Mrs. Yount speaking at a WASP graduation, the celebration of their first birthday, their attendance to a local movie premier. There is red text over the clipping that reads: "WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS WWII 50TH ANNIVERSARY AVENGER FIELD SWEETWATER, TX. 22 MAY 1993".
Date:
November 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Pilots]
Featured article in LIFE magazine about the WASP members and life at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The article includes many photographs of the women taking classes, performing tasks, and training at the flight school. On the back of one of the pages is part of an article on narcotics.
Date:
July 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date:
November 19, 1997
Creator:
Delaney, Tim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lt. Couvert on Horseback]
Photograph of Lt. Couvert riding on horseback in Neresheim, Germany.
Date:
June 19, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Monsieur and Madame Forrestre in a Garden]
Photograph of the elderly Monsieur and Madame Forrestre standing together in their garden on Rue Sauvage in Auffay, France. Monsieur Forrestre wears a flat cap, waistcoat, and pants while his wife wears a dark dress. Nathan Levine and Dan Melli billeted with the couple.
Date:
November 19, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper]
Document entitled "WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper." The document contains information regarding RSVPs, reservations, events, transportation, accommodations, airline information, airport transportation, rental cars, parking and attire.
Date:
February 19, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Tom Irby, May 19, 1943]
Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Court Reporter Tom Irby acknowledging the receipt of a letter from May 15, 1943, which enclosed a statement of charges for the court case United States of America vs Joe B. Plosser et al.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to L. E. McConnell, February 19, 1943]
Letter from Director R. E. Olin to Major L. E. McConnell discussing the per diam rate for board and lodging for the Women's Training Program at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
February 19, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943]
Letter from H. M. Renaud of the British Air Commission to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince and R. E. Olin of Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the acknowledgement of Plosser-Prince Air Academy's Check No. 2137 for $10,000.
Date:
April 19, 1943
Creator:
Renaud, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Memo Regarding the Salary Cost from Corsicana]
Plosser-Prince Air Academy memo regarding salary costs from Corsicana.
Date:
March 19, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, May 19, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing bureaucratic difficulties concerning partially frozen dish trucks and the processes necessary for Plosser and Prince to cut through the red tape most effectively. It contains a P.S. with more instruction, as well as a written note on the bottom, possibly to an assistant, Bob.
Date:
May 19, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser, May 19, 1943]
Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser discussing legal charges totaling $1972.80 from a statement made from one Mr. Tom Irby, as well as another statement in the amount of $27.25 from one Mr. E. L. Bauknight. The back of the letter is written in Gregg shorthand.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Moody, Daniel James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, February 19, 1943]
Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser's analysis for the cost of basic and advanced training at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
February 19, 1943
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, June 19, 1942]
Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the recent contract signing between Plosser-Prince and the Gulf Oil Corporation.
Date:
June 19, 1942
Creator:
Markins, G. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]
Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing legal action between their clients, Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy, respectfully.
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Stater, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942]
Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing Steffen Brother's impatience and anger toward the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. It references a breakdown of the contract between them and explicitly states that should Plosser and Prince not respond to the letter by September 22, 1942, legal action will be taken against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. This letter was sent via air mail special delivery.
Date:
September 19, 1942
Creator:
Steffen, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized
Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date:
March 19, 2009
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter with Cutouts, October 19, 1951]
Letter describing the scotch the writer had to celebrate a Captain Smith's birthday and sending well wishes and a "shaker of scotch" to the recipient. Various cutout images and jokes are adhered to the page, including an image of a cocktail shaker.
Date:
October 19, 1951
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Suspension from Trainee Position Eligibility List]
Notice from the military confirming that Catherine Parker declined the position of Engineer Aide Trainee and that she will be removed from list of eligible appointees. A response is written on the included forms from Catherine Parker further confirming her declination to the position.
Date:
April 19, 1945
Creator:
U.S. Civil Service
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Copy of a newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII Veterans Dardanelle Brown and Annelle Bulechek]
Newspaper clipping describing a commemorative reception put on by the Shreveport Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans. The clipping feature of a photograph of two WASP at the ceremony, Dardanelle Brown and Annelle Bulechek. Partial wedding announcements and a wedding ad are printed on the back of the clipping.
Date:
June 19, 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement from Miss Jacqueline Cochran on Accomplishments of WASP Program
Press release from the War Department giving Jacqueline Cochran's assessment of the accomplishments of the Women Airforce Service Pilots as the director of the WASP program.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Cash Purchases, December 19, 1944]
Receipt for the cash purchase of several items, totaling at $11.05, signed at the bottom by Catherine Parker.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program. There are several advertisements and articles included on this clipping.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History