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[Flying Beauty Keeps Shine]
Online article printed from Abilene Reporter-News about a plane from the WASP training years, a 1944 Fairchild PT-19A, that still runs and is taken care of by Bill Johnson.
Date:
May 25, 2012
Creator:
Kendall-Ball, Greg
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Museum Hosts Chamber Coffee]
Newspaper clipping with a photo of the WASP museum director speaking to a man about the the exhibits. The brief text below the photo is about the museum hosting the month's Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce coffee event.
Date:
November 3, 2011
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard J. Smith to Sharron Davis, Oct, 10, 2010]
Letter from Richard J. Smith to Sharon Davis discussing his time in the military and pictures he has worked on for the museum.
Date:
2010-09-27/2010-10-10
Creator:
Smith, Richard J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Peckham to The National WASP WWII Museum, June 3, 2010]
Letter from George Peckham to The National WASP WWII Museum that had a donation enclosed. Letter reads, "In honor of Lois Brooks Hailey from George J. Beckham step brother".
Date:
2010-06-03?
Creator:
Peckham, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to WASP Museum with Music Tracks]
A letter from David J. Custis to the National WASP Museum with the music track listings of two compact discs full of World War II songs that were enclosed.
Date:
May 29, 2010
Creator:
Custis, David J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederick A. Swenson to WASP, April 30, 2010]
Letter from Frederick A. Swenson to WASP discussing his time flying with the Air Force, his former female instructor, and a check enclosed for $27.00.
Date:
April 30, 2010
Creator:
Swenson, Frederick A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas A. Haslett to Sharron Davis, April 12, 2010]
Letter from Thomas A. Haslett to Sharon Davis discussing his experience with the British female pilots who flew with the Air Transport Auxiliary, and an enclose British news article about the ATA.
Date:
April 12, 2010
Creator:
Haslett, Thomas A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hangar One News, Volume 4, Issue 1, April, 2010
Newsletter by the National WASP WWII Museum that publishes information on events, outreach, and volunteer opportunities relevant to the Women Airforce Service Pilots and patrons of the WASP museum.
Date:
April 2010
Creator:
National WASP WWII Museum
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kim to Sharron Davis, March 22, 2010]
Letter from Kim (Nelson?) to Sharon Davis discussing an enclosed donation check to the WASP museum from a tennis group.
Date:
March 22, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Honored]
Newspaper clipping of letters that were sent to the Dallas Morning News about the WASPs and their service.
Date:
March 14, 2010
Creator:
Taylor, Robert; Newman, Rita G.; Thompson, Carter & Harris, Chuck
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from MSGT William R. Willis to Betty Jo Reed, March 10, 2010]
Letter from MSGT William R. Willis to Betty Jo Reed discussing his time in the military and making a donation in his brother's name.
Date:
March 10, 2010
Creator:
Willis, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Recognition, at long last]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Carol Brinton, her service with the WASPs, how the WASP program was created, and what training was like.
Date:
March 8, 2010
Creator:
Neuman, Johanna
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum, March, 1, 2010]
Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum discussing memories of WASP and Sweetwater during WWII and seeing the museum at a class of '57 high school reunion.
Date:
March 1, 2010
Creator:
Comolli, Kent & Comolli, Deanie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony]
Invitation requesting the presence of the recipient to the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Included are instructions, an admit ticket, and an envelope addressed from Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, to Jeanette Bryant.
Date:
2010
Creator:
United States. Congress. House.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barney Driscoll to Lt. Col. Al Bennett, Dec 7, 2009]
Letter from Barney Driscoll to Lt. Col. Al Bennett discussing a copy of the history of the WASP that was enclosed and the veterans museum in Huntsville, Texas.
Date:
December 7, 2009
Creator:
Driscoll, Barney
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ronald Bullord to Betty Jo Reed, Nov. 27, 2009]
Letter from Ronald Bullord to Betty Jo Reed recalling an old cereal commercial with the phrase "when it's round up time in Texas", and using that to lead into requesting Reed's help to gather a group of WASP to attend a Pearl Harbor Survivors memorial in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Date:
November 27, 2009
Creator:
Bullord, Ronald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Hanes Lancaster, Jr. to Betty Jo Reed, Sept. 7, 2009]
Letter from W. Hanes Lancaster, Jr. to Betty Jo Reed discussing an enclosed donation and a story about his experience with WASP in the war.
Date:
September 7, 2009
Creator:
Lancaster, W. Hanes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, First Session
Congressional record of the discussion to approve Senate Bill 614 and award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots in recognition of their service during World War II.
Date:
June 16, 2009
Creator:
United States. Congress. House.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Millie's Milestones]
Autobiography detailing the life achievements of Millie Dalrymple, whom can be seen in WASP uniform on p. 1.
Date:
May 2009
Creator:
Dalrymple, Mildred Inks Davidson
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[History Textbook Page Featuring WASP]
Photocopy of a page in a school history textbook, featuring a picture and text about Women Air Force Service Pilots and text on the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps/ Women's Army Corps. A note written on the back of the page in pen reads, "Loraine High School 4-16-09 Loraine, Texas 79532" and a name written at the bottom reads, "Glencoc or McGrawhill [McDougle crossed out]".
Date:
April 16, 2009
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay Bailey Hutchinson to WASP, Sep. 25, 2008]
Letter from Kay Bailey Hutchinson to WASP welcoming them to the WASP Reunion and thanking them for their service.
Date:
September 25, 2008
Creator:
Hutchinson, Kay Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Recognition to Women Airforce Service Pilots]
Certificate signed by Governor Rick Perry officially recognizing Women Airforce Service Pilots for their contributions during World War II.
Date:
September 12, 2008
Creator:
Perry, Rick
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Denny Thompson to the National WASP WWII Museum, Aug. 12, 2008]
Letter from Denny Thompson to the National WASP WWII Museum discussing his military service, interaction with WASP during his service, and donating to the WASP museum.
Date:
August 12, 2008
Creator:
Thompson, Denny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Grace Putnam Jones, 43-W-7]
Printed obituary for Grace Rosanky Putnam Jones, a WASP from class 43-W-7 who had a popular fashion store in Salado, Texas. Pictures of the inside and outside of the store can be seen included.
Date:
February 16, 2008
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History