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[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, February 22, 1977]
Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards discussing upcoming legislation concerning WASP members. The letter has an illustration of the WASP mascot Fifinella in the top left corner. Also included is an envelope addressed to Rigdon Edwards.
Date:
February 22, 1977
Creator:
Florey, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977]
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards informing Mr. Edwards he is interested in providing veteran benefits for WASP members and has co-sponsored legislative bill S. 247.
Date:
July 12, 1977
Creator:
Bentsen, Lloyd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
95th Congress, First Session, House Bill 5718
Bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives suggesting formal recognition to the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots (WASP) for their contributions and service during World War II. The bill was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Date:
March 29, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress. House.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to John Tower, June 27, 1977]
Letter from Rigdon Edwards to John Tower, expressing his appreciation for Senator Bentsen's efforts to gain recognition for WASP. The letter is printed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.
Date:
July 27, 1977
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Lloyd Bentsen, June 27, 1977]
Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Senator Lloyd Bentsen, expressing his appreciation for Senator Bentsen's efforts to gain recognition for WASP. The letter is printed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.
Date:
June 27, 1977
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1977]
Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing support for two bills to give veteran benefits to former WASP members, H. R. 3321 and H. R. 5718. He mentions enclosing a copy of the latter bill with his letter.
Date:
June 30, 1977
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Patricia Hughes, June 27, 1977]
Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Patricia Hughes thanking her for her article in The Stars & Stripes concerning the WASPs. The letter is typed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationery.
Date:
July 27, 1977
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Special Pre "Red Alert" Notice
A notice from Bee Haydu, asking members of a former WASP organization to contact their local Captains with their contact information, and information on upcoming legislation concerning the veteran status of former WASP members.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bernice Haydu to Communications Captains, June 1, 1977]
Letter from Bernice "Bee" Haydu to Communications Captains discussing a the events of a meeting with the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee about the veteran status of former WASP members. She also discusses further steps to achieve veteran status for the women who served in WASP.
Date:
1977-05-26/1977-06-01
Creator:
Haydu, Bernice Falk
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Rigdon Edwards to Representative Omar Burleson, June 27, 1977]
Letter from Mr. Rigdon Edwards to Representative Omar Burleson discussing Burleson's efforts to secure veteran status for WASP members and thanking him for his work. The letter is typed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.
Date:
June 27, 1977
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Air Force Academy Packet]
An Air Force Academy folder with several brochures inside promoting the school, admission steps, and cadet life. Included is a notice about alcohol on the premises of the Antlers Plaza Hotel.
Date:
1977~
Creator:
United States Air Force Academy.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cornelia Fort, WASP, [1919-1949] Remembers]
Clipping from the Stars and Stripes with a column by Patricia Collins Hughes about Cornelia Fort, who died while serving as a ferry pilot during World War Two. Hughes also includes Fort's account of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date:
December 1977
Creator:
Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Fight for Veterans' Status]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Dorothy Tanner's efforts to get Congress to grant former WASP veteran status, the creation of the WASP, their duties, and their deactivation.
Date:
May 22, 1977
Creator:
Deckbar, Margaret
Object Type:
Clipping
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 Bill Pending in SVAC]
Newspaper clipping with an article about bills that were presented to Congress concerning veteran status for the WASP.
Date:
June 9, 1977
Creator:
McLaughlin, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card sent from Old & Third National Bank to Doris Tanner]
Card from the Old & Third National Bank of Union City, Tennessee congratulating Doris Tanner on her recent appearance in the newspaper. The card contains a clipping about Tanner's recent visit to Washington, D.C. advocating on behalf of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
1977~
Creator:
Old & Third National Bank of Union City
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Help, at Last]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Senate's decision to finally grant veteran benefits to the WASP.
Date:
October 22, 1977
Creator:
Grehl, Michael
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "A WASP Goes to Washington"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Doris Tanner and her meetings with congressional representatives to discuss WASP receiving veteran status.
Date:
March 29, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Marriott to Senator Robert Dole, February 11, 1977]
Letter from Edward Marriott to Robert Dole saying that he is in favor of Senate Bill #247, which would provide veterans' benefits to those who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Date:
February 11, 1977
Creator:
Marriott, Edward C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A WASP Veteran in Memphis Battles Sting of Unrecognition]
Newspaper clipping with an article about certain WASP's experiences in World War 2, their lack of veteran benefits, and the disbanding of the WASP.
Date:
May 26, 1977
Creator:
Schick, Tim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and that, after 30 years, they still have not received veteran benefits.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and Congress' resistance to grant them veteran status.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Patricia Hughes' service in the military, the WASP wanting veteran status, and including part of Senator Barry Goldwater's letter to Senator Alan Cranston thanking him for the steps he took towards this goal.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History