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[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 19, 2006]
Email from Betty J. Brown to Caro Bosca, Sherry Ringler, and Nell Bright discussing Catherine Murphy's lack of response to the plan to hire an executive director.
Date:
June 19, 2006
Creator:
Brown, Betty J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Ray Roberts to Eleanor M. Brown, May 19, 1977]
Letter from Representative Ray Roberts to Eleanor Brown discussing support for legislation to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions the process he is following to determine when to schedule hearings on the legislation. He notes that the hearings will include other individuals and groups requesting veterans' benefits for their service during World War II.
Date:
May 19, 1977
Creator:
Roberts, Ray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor M. Brown, November 19, 1976]
Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He notes that he will review the matter and get back to her soon. The letter is printed on the senator's letterhead.
Date:
November 19, 1976
Creator:
Durkin, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown, August 19, 2004]
Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown congratulating her on becoming the Director of Region 2 and listing the officers elected to the Board of Directors for 2004-2006. She also mentions the site for the next WASP reunion.
Date:
August 19, 2004
Creator:
Parrish, Deanie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]
Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date:
November 19, 2002
Creator:
Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine A. Murphy to Friends, April 19, 2006]
Email from Catherine A. Murphy to her friends advising them of her new contact information.
Date:
April 19, 2006
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Flight]
List of WASP members who died between March 2000 and April 2001, compiled by the group's chaplain, Florene Watson. It includes the full name, WASP class, and date of death for the twenty-four women listed.
Date:
April 19, 2001
Creator:
Watson, Florene
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty Jane Williams, June 19, 2006]
Email from Betty Jane Williams to members of the WASP's Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee discussing proposed changes to the organization's by-laws and presenting the By-Laws Committee's recommendations.
Date:
June 19, 2006
Creator:
Williams, Betty Jane
Object Type:
Letter
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
[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
[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 Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp, February 19. 1999]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp discussing Snapp's upcoming appearance on the Women Airforce Service Pilot panel at the Women in Aviation conference in Orlando, Florida on March 19, 1999.
Date:
February 19, 1999
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nancy Pelosi Speaking at the WASP Congressional Gold Medal Presentation]
Photograph of Nancy Pelosi speaking at the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for the WASP at the United States Capitol building. She is standing at a podium, wearing a tan suit jacket. There is a large crowd in the foreground.
Date:
April 19, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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