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[Letter from Norton A. Schwartz to Catherine Parker, November 17, 2009]
Letter from Norton A. Schwartz to Catherine Parker Chatham congratulating her for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal and praising her for serving as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
November 17, 2009
Creator:
Schwartz, Norton A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009]
Letter from David P. Marion to Catherine Parker Chatham praising her and the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their great service during World War II.
Date:
March 26, 2009
Creator:
Marion, David P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized
Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date:
March 19, 2009
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005]
Letter from Charles J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker Chatham thanking her and her husband for serving the country during World War II.
Date:
April 10, 2005
Creator:
Opersteny, Charles J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker, August 5, 1992]
Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker Chatham acknowledging receipt of her payment for registration for the WASP 50th Anniversary Conference in San Antonio.
Date:
August 5, 1992
Creator:
D'Arezzo, Kay
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
[American Freedom Train in College Station, Texas]
Photograph of T&P train #610 pulling the American Freedom Train in College Station, Texas. A large plume of black smoke is rising from the engine. Written below the image are "College Station, Texas Feb 18th 1976" and "Allen Rider."
Date:
February 18, 1976
Creator:
Rider, Allen
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #610 in Bryan, Texas]
Photograph of T&P train #610 crossing an intersection in Bryan, Texas. There is a plume of white smoke rising from the engine. Written below the image are "Bryan, Texas Feb 18th 1976 - taking a sharp curve after running down the middle of 27th street" and "Allen Rider."
Date:
February 18, 1976
Creator:
Rider, Allen
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]
Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest Langford to Vernon G. Spence - April 16, 1970]
Letter written by Ernest Langford of Texas A&M University to Dr. Vernon G. Spence of McMurry College, containing an excerpt from a report written by K.K. Legett to Governor T.M. Campbell in 1907-1908.
Date:
April 16, 1970
Creator:
Langford, Ernest
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ball Home
Copy photograph of the Ball Home on Old Anson Road in Abilene. The house has two storeys and a long sidewalk going up to the front door. Several trees surround the house.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Honorable Service with the Army Air Forces
Notarized certificate declaring that Catherine Parker has fulfilled her Women Airforce Service Pilot training and valuably served her country for 8 months, signed by General Henry Arnold and Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley & Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]
Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was the first student to do a solo at Coulter Field in Bryan, Texas. The clipping also provides a list of the names of other students who will be training at the field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots recognized]
Newspaper clipping discussing how members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal including former WASP, Catherine Parker. A second clipping is included describing the experiences of Catherine Parker as a WASP and explaining her frustration with the lack of militarization after 30 years of being disbanded.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Ports of Call]
Newspaper clipping listing Miss Catherine Parker as the first student to solo on Coulter Field along with a list of the names of other students who will be flying at the field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Biggs, Nan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Company L of A & M Corps
Copy photograph of Company L of the Texas A&M University Corps. The men of Company L are lined on the lawn of a building. Half the men are on the ground with their rifles while the other half kneels behind. Text below reads, "Company L."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Edited Speech about Coulter Air Field]
Document that appears to be a speech about the history and importance of Coulter Airfield in Bryan, Texas. Edits and corrections are typewritten throughout the document.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Cardwell Flight Academy]
Envelope from the Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, D.C. to Cardwell Flight Academy, care of R. J. Cardwell in Bryan, Texas. Math notes are handwritten in pencil on the envelope's flap.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Field Battery
Copy photograph of the Texas A&M University ROTC in formation with a field battery on the lawn of a building. They stand around a flagpole with a large American Flag. Text below reads, "Field Battery."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Notes]
Flight log notes for flights between several towns in Texas, written in four quadrants of a single page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gate and Administration Building
Copy photograph of the gate and administration building of Texas A&M University. The administration building is visible in the distance through the gate. The building is a four storey structure with four columns in front and a dome. Text below reads, "The gates of Aggieland are never closed; The main building."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History