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[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
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
[Reunion Committee Assignments and Roster]
Committee member job assignments for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 2000 reunion, along with a committee roster.
Date:
August 19, 1998
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
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
[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: 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
[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
[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, November 19, 1992]
Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the November 19, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the WASP monument and fundraising, as well a partial balance sheet with an address label for Rigdon Edwards seen on the back.
Date:
November 19, 1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Committee Meeting, November 19, 1992]
Minutes for the WASP Committee meeting including WASP memorial site plans discussion, fundraising efforts, a historical marker designation.
Date:
November 19, 1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Wilson Bros. Glass and Mirror Co.]
A receipt from the Wilson Brothers Glass and Mirror Company for one hundred dollars' worth of product sold to W.A.S.P, care of Rigdon Edwards.
Date:
March 19, 1987
Creator:
Wilson Bros. Glass and Mirror Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thel Miller to Gayle Snell, April 19, 1979]
Letter from Thel Miller to Gayle Snell discussing recent visits, upcoming travel plans, and mutual acquaintances.
Date:
April 19, 1979
Creator:
Miller, Thel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training
Certificate reporting the Air Reserve status of Paul A. Hill.
Date:
December 19, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An Air Force Reading Guide
Air Force pamphlet listing a reading list of books written under relevant military subjects, such as economics, government, science, and military history.
Date:
1958-12-19/1959
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Medical Exam for Nathan Billingsley]
Medical examination report for Nathan Alonzo Billingsley Jr., qualifying him for reserve duty as an Air Force Captain.
Date:
September 19, 1956
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
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
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, March 19, 1950]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a sailing and fishing trip in Florida waters.
Date:
March 19, 1950
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 19, 1946?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing travelling from New Orleans to Houston and Dallas, and visiting and correspondence with friends. Written on White Plaza Hotels (Dallas) stationary.
Date:
1946-08-19?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 19, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her hectic work schedule and related events. Written on USO stationary.
Date:
1945-05-19?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
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
[Property turn-in slip for Gayle Snell]
A form detailing items returned by Gayle Snell to her quartermaster the day before her deactivation as a WASP, including item quantity and condition.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Haffan, R.
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
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
[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