[Letter from Department of Veterans Affairs to Charlyne Creger, December 27, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Department of Veterans Affairs to Charlyne Creger, December 27, 1999]

Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to Rosa C. Creger discussing her increased benefits in regards to a new law passed by Congress to increase service-connected benefits.
Date: December 27, 1999
Creator: United States. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marian Piper, December 3, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Marian Piper, December 3, 1999]

Letter from Marian Piper honoring Charlyne Creger as the nominee for the annual Zonta Award on behalf of the Shreveport Chapter of the Ninety Nines International Organization of Women Pilots.
Date: December 3, 1999
Creator: Piper, Marian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, November 22, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, November 22, 1999]

Letter from Micharl R. Winn to Charlyne Creger thanking her for participating in the Veterans Day Program during the week of November 7-13, 1999.
Date: November 22, 1999
Creator: Winn, Michael R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Empty Desk] (open access)

[Clipping: The Empty Desk]

Photocopied newspaper clipping about a teacher who keeps an empty desk the classroom in remembrance of fallen soldiers. A signature can be seen in the top left corner.
Date: November 1999
Creator: MacElwain, R. Wade
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS remember when] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS remember when]

Newspaper clipping "Women flying on a wing and a prayer in West Texas" an article about WASP Eleanor Brown and Betty Shipley, The article includes details of the history of WASP, and a photograph of Brown and Shipley. There is an advertisement for a car and an article on bat-inspired myths on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 31, 1999
Creator: Wolff, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
World War II Times, Volume 14, Number 4, October 28, 1999 (open access)

World War II Times, Volume 14, Number 4, October 28, 1999

Newspaper clipping of The World War II Times containing stories about veterans and WASP as well as about WWII. There are also photographs, comics, and advertisements included.
Date: October 28, 1999
Creator: World War II Times
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim McCrery to Charlyne Creger, October 27, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Jim McCrery to Charlyne Creger, October 27, 1999]

Letter from Jim McCrery to Charlyne Creger responding to her previous request for the 1944 congressional members of Louisiana.
Date: October 27, 1999
Creator: McCrery, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre] (open access)

[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre]

Newspaper clipping describing details of the book "A WASP Among Eagles: A Woman in Military Test Pilot in World War II" by Ann Baumgartner Carl with publication and pricing information. The clipping also provides a brief biography of Ann Baumgartner Carl, and lists additional books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.).
Date: October 25, 1999
Creator: Booher, Alice A.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley, October 15, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley, October 15, 1999]

Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley thanking her and her coworkers for their hospitality at a previous visit, and thanking the Veterans Hospital for all their help.
Date: October 15, 1999
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith, October 15, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith, October 15, 1999]

Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith reminding her of how thankful she is for the Women Airforce Service Pilots healthcare benefits as it shows that their organization is remembered for their service.
Date: October 15, 1999
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 13, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 13, 1999]

Letter from Michael R. Winn to Rosa C. Creger thanking her for participating in their annual Women's Equality Day Program and inviting her to attend the live telecast for their Veteran's Day Program at the Overton Brooks Medical Center.
Date: October 13, 1999
Creator: Winn, Michael R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 5, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 5, 1999]

Letter from Michael R. Winn to Rosa C. Creger thanking her for accepting to be the main speaker at the medical center's Women's Equality Day Observance and briefly discussing details of the event.
Date: October 5, 1999
Creator: Winn, Michael R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 5, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Michael R. Winn to Charlyne Creger, October 5, 1999]

Letter from Michael R. Winn to Rosa C. Creger discussing the details of the Women's Equality Day Observance event at the Overton Brooks Medical Center and thanking Ms. Creger for accepting their invitation as the main speaker.
Date: October 5, 1999
Creator: Winn, Michael R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Committee Minutes] (open access)

[WASP Reunion Committee Minutes]

Minutes form a WASP reunion committee meeting discussing a tentative agenda for the reunion weekend.
Date: October 5, 1999
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Flight 1, Region One Newsletter, Volume 10 Number 5, October, 1999 (open access)

Flight 1, Region One Newsletter, Volume 10 Number 5, October, 1999

Newsletter for Region I members of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots, including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Johnson Space Center Oral History Project to Helen W. Snapp, September 20, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Johnson Space Center Oral History Project to Helen W. Snapp, September 20, 1999]

Letter from Rebecca Wright, project manager for the Johnson Space Center Oral History Project, to Helen W. Snapp discussing Snapp's participation in NASA's oral history project. It also contains a short hand-written note from Carol Butler, reading "Helen, it was so nice to meet you and get to know you. Thank you."
Date: September 20, 1999
Creator: Wright, Rebecca
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999]

Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance thanking her for sharing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they met at the Wings of Freedom Airshow in Frederick, MD.
Date: September 16, 1999
Creator: Weigand, Cindy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping:Memories soar for former WASP pilot] (open access)

[Clipping:Memories soar for former WASP pilot]

Newspaper clipping sharing the history of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance including information about her passion for flying, family history and activities as a WASP.
Date: September 2, 1999
Creator: Wait, Patience
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: CAF air show flies into Frederick] (open access)

[Clipping: CAF air show flies into Frederick]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing details about the sixth annual Confederate Air Force Wings of Freedom Air Show where the Women Airforce Service Pilots will be honored for their service during World War II.
Date: August 12, 1999
Creator: Belanger, Nicole
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Food, fellowship unite veterans] (open access)

[Clipping: Food, fellowship unite veterans]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which includes a brief statement from the veterans at the East Shore American Legion Post 196 afternoon barbecue including former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
Date: July 26, 1999
Creator: Mele, Linda G.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History Interview Transcript  of  Women Airforce Service Pilots] (open access)

[Oral History Interview Transcript of Women Airforce Service Pilots]

An oral history interview transcript conducted by Rebecca Wright featuring Helen Wyatt Snapp, Marjorie Popell Sizemore, Doris Elkington Hamaker, Mary Ann Baldner Gordon, Mary Anna "Marty" Martin Wyall, and Teresa D. James. Wrights asks about the group's experiences in either Women Airforce Service Pilots program or the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the prejudice of the 1940s.
Date: July 18, 1999
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt; Sizemore, Marjorie Popell; Hamaker, Doris Elkington; Gordon, Mary Ann Baldner; Wyall, Mary Anna Martin & James, Teresa D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s] (open access)

[Clipping: Forrest of Friendship, Saluting the International 99s]

Copy of the June 1999 issue of the Atchison Daily Globe "saluting" the International 99s. Provided are biographies of International Forest of Friendship Inductees.
Date: June 17, 1999
Creator: Taylor, Chris
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History