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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
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Kafka Collection
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Eleanor Brown Collection
24
Henderson (Paul Hill) Collection
6
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
4
Herman F. Fuchs Collection
3
Avenger Field Nomination
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Catherine Parker Collection
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Gayle Snell Collection
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Prince Collection
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[Contract for the Creation of Plosser-Prince Air Academy]
Contract of agreement between J. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince for the creation of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
October 1, 1942
Creator:
Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
Pamphlet for the Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, held on October 6, 2000 at 2 pm, at Mulberry Canyon by the Taylor County Historical Commission. Inside are images of WASP and airplanes and a bio of Cornelia Clark Fort.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
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
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]
Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date:
October 8, 1945
Creator:
Chamberlain, Margaret L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS remember when]
Newspaper clipping "Women flying on a wing and a prayer in West Texas" an article about WASP Eleanor Brown and Betty Shipley, The article includes details of the history of WASP, and a photograph of Brown and Shipley. There is an advertisement for a car and an article on bat-inspired myths on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 31, 1999
Creator:
Wolff, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Careers fly high for B&PW guests]
Newspaper clipping of an article about former aviator Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown meeting Lt. Liz Steinecker, at a meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon Club. The article includes a photograph of Brown and Steinecker standing together. There are wedding announcements and local event news on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[USS Shenandoah Passing Over Nolan County Courthouse #3]
Photograph of an airship or dirigible flying in the sky over a group of brick buildings, the tops of which are only just visible at the bottom of the photo. The building on the far right side is dark and multi-storied, and there are people standing on the roof.
Date:
October 23, 1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce to Margaret Hill, October 2, 1986]
Letter from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce to Margaret Hill thanking her for her efforts in making the WASP Reunion of 1986 a success. The letter is printed on the organization's letterhead.
Date:
October 2, 1986
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nominating Properties to the National Register of Historic Places
Information sheet published by the Texas Historical Commission National Register Programs describing the National Register of Historic places. It includes an explanation of the Register with sections on categories for nominations, criteria for evaluation, and nomination procedures in Texas.
Date:
October 1995
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Regular Board Meeting Minutes]
Minutes from the WASP's regular board meeting held October 7, 2000 in Sweetwater, TX. Includes a list of members present and a summary of the business discussed and motions made during the meeting.
Date:
October 7, 2000
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Jean McCreery to Eleanor Brown, October 22, 2004]
Email from Jean McCreery to Eleanor Brown discussing Brown's Region 2 report for the WASP newsletter.
Date:
October 22, 2004
Creator:
McCreery, Jean T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004]
Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown containing a copy of the information Murphy has on file for Brown and a list of the WASPs in Region 2. A handwritten note at the top of page 1 states, "Total 175 WASP in Reg II."
Date:
October 25, 2004
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Page 2: Newspaper clipping of an article about a reunion of the WASPin Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, including two about car crashes.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leticia Van de Putte to Eleanor Brown, October 4, 2007]
Letter from Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte to Eleanor Brown thanking Brown for her service during WWII as well as her attendance at a recent ceremony in Austin honoring women and their accomplishments.
Date:
October 4, 2007
Creator:
Van de Putte, Leticia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Peckarsky to Eleanor Brown, October 21, 1977]
Letter from J. C. Peckarsky to Eleanor Brown in reply to Brown's letter to the President concerning veterans' benefits for members of the WASPs. He states that the Department of Defense alone has the authority to determine active duty status. He notes that if the WASPs' are ever awarded veterans' status, the Veterans Administration "will immediately carry out the provisions of the law."
Date:
October 21, 1977
Creator:
Peckarsky, J. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs]
Newspaper clipping with an article Senator Barry Goldwater's efforts to extend veteran's benefits to the WASP. An editorial supporting legislation granting veterans' benefits to the WASP is on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date:
October 1, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1988]
Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards asking for his remembrances from his time as an instructor for the WASP at Avenger Field for his research.
Date:
October 25, 1988
Creator:
Kelly, Leo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 26, 1986]
Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards thanking him for his participation in the last reunion.
Date:
October 26, 1986
Creator:
Wise, Virginia F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing aviation, dentistry, recent experiences on an air base, local festivities, a wrestler, and Mickey's deployment.
Date:
October 13, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History