[Letter from Gayle Snell to Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, April 20, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Gayle Snell to Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, April 20, 1979]

Letter from Gayle Snell to Mickey McLernon Brown discussing trouble developing some photos, tapes, visiting, and a long summary of her work and living situation since leaving the WASP.
Date: April 20, 1979
Creator: Snell, Gayle M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thel Miller to Gayle Snell, April 19, 1979] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Catherine Parker, April 13, 1979] (open access)

[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 Aubrey L. Bullard to Eleanor Brown, April 13, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Eleanor Brown, April 13, 1979]

Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Eleanor Brown discussing the steps Brown needs to take to receive an honorable discharge from the Department of Defense. Once she has obtained an honorable discharge, she will be eligible to receive federal and state veterans' benefits.
Date: April 13, 1979
Creator: Bullard, Aubrey L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom W. Arbaugh to Mary F. Tilton, April 13, 1979] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #1] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #1]

Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu discussing a previous letter form Bernice.
Date: April 9, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #2]

Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu discussing a letter Haydu previously sent to Roberts.
Date: April 9, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #3] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979 #3]

Copy of letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu discussing a previous letter form Bernice.
Date: April 9, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979] #4 (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu, April 9, 1979] #4

Letter from Lillian Roberts to Bernice Haydu discussing a letter Haydu previously sent to Roberts.
Date: April 9, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Bundy to Catherine Parker, April 4, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Bundy to Catherine Parker, April 4, 1979]

Letter from John H. Bundy to Catherine Parker discussing the details of the Eagle Pass 35-year reunion and the process of applying for veterans benefits as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: April 4, 1979
Creator: Bundy, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Arbaugh to Eleanor Brown, April 2, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. Arbaugh to Eleanor Brown, April 2, 1979]

Letter from T. W. Arbaugh to Eleanor Brown discussing how Brown can apply for discharge from the Air Force.
Date: April 2, 1979
Creator: Arbaugh, Tom W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Little-Known (and Female) WW II Pilots Figure in Fall Rawson Associates Book] (open access)

[Clipping: Little-Known (and Female) WW II Pilots Figure in Fall Rawson Associates Book]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and the book former WASP Sally Keil is writing about them.
Date: April 10, 1978
Creator: Dahlin, Robert
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Grant Deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie, April 5, 1978] (open access)

[Grant Deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie, April 5, 1978]

Land deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie and Sun an Sun Properties, acknowledging the sale of a piece of land for the sum of $544.50. The second paragraph outlines the perimeters of the land being sold, and grants an undivided 75% interest to William B. Rennie, and Ly Anne F. Rennie and an undivided 25% interest to Sun an Sun Properties.
Date: April 6, 1978
Creator: Tarter, J. Aldine
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978]

Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP discussing an upcoming conference for former WASP members in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The letter is printed on WASP Conference stationary, and includes a form for registering for tours at the conference. Also included is a second letter from Penny Garrett to WASP members about contributing to a souvenir program for the event.
Date: April 3, 1978
Creator: Reed, Betty Jo & Chappell, Mary Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces] (open access)

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Belated Benefits for AAF's Women Pilots] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Belated Benefits for AAF's Women Pilots]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members receiving veteran benefits after years of lobbying. The article includes photographs of WASPs in action during WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is another article about services offered by the Air Force for members, and a list of industrial associates of the Air Force Association.
Date: April 1977
Creator: McDonnell, James A.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Recognition Clippings Scrapbook] (open access)

[WASP Recognition Clippings Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled mostly with newspaper clipping about Women Airforce Service Pilots gaining recognition for their war efforts and about WASP reunion activities.
Date: 1976-04-26/1986-09-29
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform] (open access)

[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Woman Recalls World War II Pilot Days"] (open access)

[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

[Charlyne Creger Kneeling with Dog]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger kneeling on the ground holding a small dog ; behind her several trees and plants can be seen in the background.
Date: April 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Meeting of Officers Order of Fifinella] (open access)

[Annual Meeting of Officers Order of Fifinella]

Order of Fifinella Officer meeting meeting minutes that discusses, among other things, the WASP newsletter, the group historian's activities, militarization of WASP, the next reunion, and the Order of Fifinella Award.
Date: April 14, 1973
Creator: Jones, Mary
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 21, April 1973 (open access)

Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 21, April 1973

Newsletter of Camp Denali in Alaska, describing news and events at the camp and in the surrounding areas. A handwritten note at the top of the front page states, "Dear Alberta - Many thanks for sending stuff on the WASP reunion. It must have been fun! Am busy in a new area - wish I were twins for summer, tho - Best, Celia."
Date: April 1973
Creator: Camp Denali
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberta Head to Camp Denali, April 29, 1971] (open access)

[Envelope from Alberta Head to Camp Denali, April 29, 1971]

Envelope from Alberta Head to Camp Denali. No letter is included.
Date: April 29, 1971
Creator: Head, Alberta F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Francisco Sectional Aeronautical Chart

Aeronautical map of California region showing topographical features and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. An enlarged portion of the map in the bottom left corner shows a closer look at San Francisco and its surrounding cities. Scale 1:500,000.
Date: April 29, 1971
Creator: United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History