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WASP of World War II At the 2014 Rose Parade (open access)

WASP of World War II At the 2014 Rose Parade

Booklet containing photos, quotes, stories and descriptions of the WASP of World War II appearance at the 2014 Rose Parade. Some biographical information on the WASP is also included.
Date: 2014
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card to Violet Ullrich, January 2, 2012] (open access)

[Card to Violet Ullrich, January 2, 2012]

Tri-fold postcard sent to Violet Ullrich advertising a WASP story in Life Magazine. The inside of the brochure is a copy of the magazine cover from July 19, 1943; the other side includes a description of the article, with photographs of the Pistol Packing Mamas, a WASP graduation at Avengers Field in Sweetwater, Texas, women participating in their daily exercise regimen, and women milling around a large wishing well on the Air Academy campus.
Date: January 2, 2012
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet] (open access)

[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet] (open access)

[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots] (open access)

[Program: Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots]

Program for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the WASPs, outlining the events of the ceremony and listing the persons involved. The front cover has the seal of the United States on it, and there is a gold rope and tassel around the program.
Date: March 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration] (open access)

[Program: WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration]

Program for a Congressional Gold Medal Celebration honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who served during World War II. It includes a list of events and associated organizations.
Date: March 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Remembrance Ceremony] (open access)

[Program: Remembrance Ceremony]

Program for a ceremony at the Arlington U.S. Air Force Memorial in remembrance of fallen Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: 2010
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans Day Celebration Program] (open access)

[Veterans Day Celebration Program]

Program for a Veterans Day celebration held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in honor of the Texas WASP. It includes: information on the Public Law 111-40, which awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the WASP; an agenda of the day's events; the names and photographs of the Texas WASP recognized at the event; the text of Public Law 111-40; information and illustrations of the various uniforms worn by the WASP; and a list of the event's supporters.
Date: 2009-11~
Creator: Texas Air Force Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association] (open access)

[Flyer: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association]

Flyer announcing the establishment of the Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the living members of the WASP and their families. The reverse side includes a membership application to the the organization.
Date: September 27, 2008
Creator: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for 2008 WASP Reunion] (open access)

[Program for 2008 WASP Reunion]

Program for the 2008 WASP Reunion held in Irving, Texas. It includes brief biographies of the two guest speakers, an agenda, and a list of the evening's sponsors.
Date: 2008-09~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Operation Fifinella: Historic WASP Fly-In to Avenger Field] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Operation Fifinella: Historic WASP Fly-In to Avenger Field]

Booklet detailing a "WASP Fly-In" event to pay tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field. The booklet describes how the idea for the event came about and lists a schedule, the names of the WASP members being flown in, contributors, and other event details.
Date: 2008
Creator: Operation Fifinella Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP 2008 Reunion] (open access)

[Program: WASP 2008 Reunion]

Program for the 2008 reunion dinner of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The program features an image of a WASP diamond wings logo printed on the cover.
Date: 2008
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP 2008 Reunion #2] (open access)

[Program: WASP 2008 Reunion #2]

Program for the 2008 reunion dinner of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The program features an image of a WASP diamond wings logo printed on the cover.
Date: 2008
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Hangar One Dinner Dance] (open access)

[Flyer: Hangar One Dinner Dance]

Flyer advertising "Homecoming at Hangar One", an event held at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas on May 27, 2006. The second page of the flyer includes a list of activities and a registration form.
Date: 2006
Creator: National WASP WWII Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: EAA Membership Guide] (open access)

[Pamphlet: EAA Membership Guide]

Booklet containing information on the benefits, programs, resources, and services available to members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Date: 2006
Creator: Experimental Aircraft Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: A Service Celebrating the Life of Charlyne Creger] (open access)

[Program: A Service Celebrating the Life of Charlyne Creger]

Program for the funeral service of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger.
Date: January 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP Honor Ceremony] (open access)

[Program: WASP Honor Ceremony]

Program for a ceremony honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots service in World War II.
Date: 2005
Creator: Air Force ROTC Detachment 330
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Coupon for Two Books About Military Women] (open access)

[Coupon for Two Books About Military Women]

Coupon for two books about military women: Wings, Women, & War and Amazons to Fighter Pilots. The coupon includes the publication information for both books, four brief reviews of Wings, Women, & War, and three brief reviews of Amazons to Fighter Pilots.
Date: 2004~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion, October 2004] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion, October 2004]

Flyer for the 2004 WASP Reunion in Williamsburg, Virginia including information on travel, lodging, and registration. The flyer also includes a schedule of events and details about the tour of Jamestown and the Yorktown Battlefield.
Date: 2004~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the 2004 Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies] (open access)

[Program for the 2004 Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies]

Program for the the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame's 2004 Induction Gala. It includes an order of the evening's activities, brief biographies of the inductees, and a list of the event's sponsors.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Forty-Third Annual Amelia Earhart Aviation Service Award Banquet] (open access)

[Program: Forty-Third Annual Amelia Earhart Aviation Service Award Banquet]

Program for a banquet held to announce the winner of the Amelia Earhart Aviation Service Award. The program includes a history of the award and Earhart's involvement in Zonta International, an invocation, and a list of previous winners of the award.
Date: January 2004
Creator: Zonta Club of Shreveport
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: From Sawdust to Stardust: A Salute to Jacqueline Cochran 19th Anniversary Dinner] (open access)

[Program: From Sawdust to Stardust: A Salute to Jacqueline Cochran 19th Anniversary Dinner]

Program from an anniversary dinner hosted at the Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center honoring Jacqueline Cochran. Several Women Airforce Service Pilots are listed as guests.
Date: October 18, 2003
Creator: Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
System: The Portal to Texas History