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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
80
Eleanor Brown Collection
62
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
24
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
18
Gayle Snell Collection
7
Herman F. Fuchs Collection
7
Charlyne Creger Collection
5
Helen Snapp Collection
4
Catherine Parker Collection
3
Sweetwater Chamber Area News
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[Clipping: The WASP of World War II]
An article fro Aerospace Historian on the origins and life of Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II, with an introduction from aviatrix and WASP flight instructor, Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Aerospace Historian
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]
Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date:
June 18, 1972
Creator:
Albuquerque Journal
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom W. Arbaugh to Mary F. Tilton, April 13, 1979]
Letter from Tom W. Arbaugh to Mary F. Tilton responding to her inquiry about the application process for active military service determination and discharge for Civilian or Contractual Personnel (PL 95-202).
Date:
April 13, 1979
Creator:
Arbaugh, Tom W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972
A ledger summary for the Order of Fifinella from November 30, 1970 to January 7, 1972, detailing receipts, disbursements, and cash. A handwritten note from Ann Atkeison on the bottom says that the Order desperately needs donations.
Date:
[1972-01-07..]
Creator:
Atkeison, Ann
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]
Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date:
August 15, 1973
Creator:
Baty, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "'Forgotten Women' of Two World Wars Renewing Battle for Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about attempts from female veterans of World Wars 1 and 2 to get veteran benefits and Congress' actions in the matter.
Date:
May 23, 1977
Creator:
Baulch, Jerry T.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972]
Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the effort he put into making WASP weekend a "success".
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Bennett, Glenn D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Ken Dickson, June 30, 1972]
Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Ken Dickson expressing his appreciation for Dickson's work on the WASP reunion.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Bennett, Glenn D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977]
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards informing Mr. Edwards he is interested in providing veteran benefits for WASP members and has co-sponsored legislative bill S. 247.
Date:
July 12, 1977
Creator:
Bentsen, Lloyd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]
Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Best, John
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Boedeker to Kenneth P. Dickson, June 22, 1972]
Letter from Lee Boedeker to Kenneth P. Dickson discussing an enclosed waiver and sending a representative to monitor an air show.
Date:
June 22, 1972
Creator:
Boedeker, Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Woman Recalls World War II Pilot Days"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Ruth Florey's and Clinnie Lovvorn's service with the WASP.
Date:
April 6, 1975
Creator:
Borden, Robert C.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Bicentennial Planned"]
Newspaper clipping about plans in the City of Sweetwater, including building renovations and events with the high school band. An article about the Cold War is included on the other side.
Date:
May 1, 1975
Creator:
Boyd, Alice
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Unveiling Set Here Monday for "Fifinella"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the unveiling of the Fifinella statue at Avenger Field.
Date:
June 13, 1976
Creator:
Boyd, Alice
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]
Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
Date:
October 31, 1976
Creator:
Broughton, Jamie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']
Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
Date:
August 14, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to John Roberts, May 5, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to John Roberts of the Victoria Advocate discussing pending legislation to award veterans' status to the WASPs. She mentions that she has enclosed copies of the bills and thanks him for his support in publicizing the WASPs' efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date:
May 5, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Major Thomas Arbaugh, June 14, 1979]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to Major Thomas Arbaugh requesting that the name on her honorable discharge papers be corrected to include her middle name.
Date:
June 14, 1979
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to President Jimmy Carter, September 29, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to President Jimmy Carter concerning pending legislation to award veterans' status to the WASPs. She asks why the legislation has been held up in committee and expresses dismay that the WASPs have not been given veterans' status.
Date:
September 29, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Ralph P. Davidson, September 15, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to Ralph P. Davidson, publisher of Time magazine, asking him to consider including an article on the WASPs and their efforts to obtain veterans' status. She mentions that she has attempted to contact over fifty members of Congress with little success and that she hopes that an article in Time will help increase awareness of the WASPs' cause.
Date:
September 15, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Alan Cranston, May 15, 1978]
Letter from Eleanor Brown to Senator Alan Cranston asking why the WASP still have not received veteran status despite Congress saying that they would be given such status.
Date:
May 15, 1978
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Editor of Victoria Advocate, May 12, 1977]
Letter from Eleanor McLernon Brown to the editor of Victoria Advocate telling her who the WASP are, the issues that have risen with Congress regarding giving them veteran status, and asking them if she can inform her readers about this, and get them to send letters to Congress.
Date:
May 12, 1977
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Catherine Parker, April 13, 1979]
Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Catherine Parker discussing the details of the law which granted the Women Airforce Service Pilots eligibility to apply for honorable discharge as veterans.
Date:
April 13, 1979
Creator:
Bullard, Aubrey L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1977]
Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing support for two bills to give veteran benefits to former WASP members, H. R. 3321 and H. R. 5718. He mentions enclosing a copy of the latter bill with his letter.
Date:
June 30, 1977
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History