[Clipping: A 'perfect' flight into ex-pilot's memories] (open access)

[Clipping: A 'perfect' flight into ex-pilot's memories]

Newspaper clipping of the front page for the Chicago Tribune including an article (left side and continued on reverse) discussing the life of former WWII pilot Juliette Jenner Stege. The page includes several other articles and advertisements on the back.
Date: July 29, 2006
Creator: George, Jason
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII fliers no longer forgotten] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII fliers no longer forgotten]

Newspaper clipping from the Daily Herald, "WWII fliers no longer forgotten" by Harry Hitzeman. Pictured are Caroline Lindgren Collings of the Collings Foundation and Mark Hull in the B-17G. Also pictured is WASP Julie Stege.
Date: July 30, 2006
Creator: Hitzeman, Harry
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, June 25, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from David Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, June 25, 2006]

Letter from David Stallman to Helen W. Snapp from June 25, 2006 discussing an early morning phone call and information given to David by Anne Nogle.
Date: June 25, 2006
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP 43-W-4 Group Photograph]

Photograph of the eight members of WASP class 44-W-4, most of whom wear their blue Women Airforce Service Pilot scarves. The WASP pin sits in the upper left corner, while the WASP logo sits in the upper right corner.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to the Graduate statue. There are advertisements for Lowe's hardware store on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 17, 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to The Graduate statue. There are advertisements on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 17, 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Board Meeting Agenda] (open access)

[WASP Board Meeting Agenda]

Agenda for the WASP board meeting held March 25, 2006.
Date: March 25, 2006
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Dedication] (open access)

[WASP Dedication]

Text containing information about the WASP dedication to be held at The Highground on July 31, 2006.
Date: 2006?
Creator: The Highground
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing the Action Without Meeting Ballot and recent actions taken by the WASP board.
Date: May 6, 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 12, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 12, 2006]

Email from Betty J. Brown in support of hiring Sherry Ringler to be the executive director of the WASP organization.
Date: June 12, 2006
Creator: Brown, Betty J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Remembering Ethyl Meyer Finley 1921-2006] (open access)

[Program: Remembering Ethyl Meyer Finley 1921-2006]

Program for the funeral services of WASP member, Ethyl Meyer Finley, with music selections and bible verses.
Date: June 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Carol Hamilton to Darcy Kulesha  and Mary Lou Schroeder, January 9, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Carol Hamilton to Darcy Kulesha and Mary Lou Schroeder, January 9, 2006]

Email from Carol Hamilton to Darcy Kulesha and Mary Lou Schroeder discussing plans for the WASP Dedication Ceremony at the Highground in Wisconsin.
Date: January 9, 2006
Creator: Hamilton, Carol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws] (open access)

[Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws]

Text containing proposed changes to the by-laws of the WASP organization.
Date: June 6, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, May 1, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, May 1, 2006]

Letter from WASP President Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors concerning the board meeting that took place March 25, 2006 in Nashville, TN.
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]

Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement. In the last paragraph, Brown states that "the time has come to hire an Executive Director to assist us."
Date: 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Sherry Ringler to the WASP's Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee, June 26, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Sherry Ringler to the WASP's Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee, June 26, 2006]

Email from Sherry Ringler to members of the WASP's Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee containing Jean McCreery's report on the vote to hire an executive director and plans for the business meeting to be held at the WASP reunion in September.
Date: June 26, 2006
Creator: Ringler, Sherry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Action Without Meeting Motions (open access)

Action Without Meeting Motions

Document listing the three motions made during the WASP Board of Directors meeting held in Nashville, TN on March 25, 2006.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, June 24, 2006 #2] (open access)

[Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, June 24, 2006 #2]

Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing proposed changes to the WASP's by-laws.
Date: June 24, 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen] (open access)

[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen]

Newspaper clippings of an article about why a charity, Christ's Kitchen, is unable to accept donations of meat. There are advertisements and obituaries on the back of the clippings.
Date: [2006-03-22..]
Creator: Lloyd, Jennifer
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, including a brief history of the WASP, Brown's personal history, and an overview of her current activities. The article includes a photograph of Brown with The Graduate statue. Part of a large advertisement for Lowe's hardware store is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, June 20, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, June 20, 2006]

Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP membership concerning the nominations for the 2006-2008 Board of Directors. She explains that the current board members have been asked to serve another term. Enclosed with the letter are brief biographies of the candidates for each position.
Date: June 20, 2006
Creator: McCreery, Jean T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca, July 15, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca, July 15, 2006]

Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca informing Bosca of her decision to resign as editor of the WASP News.
Date: July 15, 2006
Creator: Wise, Lucile
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email Correspondence from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board] (open access)

[Email Correspondence from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board]

Email correspondence from WASP president Caro Bosca to the WASP board regarding materials mailed to the organization's members. The first page includes a handwritten note that says "Ballot returned. 'Yes' response to hire Exec. Dir."
Date: May 24, 2006
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 19, 2006] (open access)

[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