[Calendar: Fly Girls 2013] (open access)

[Calendar: Fly Girls 2013]

Calendar for 2013 containing both old and modern photographs of the Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II. Many of the modern photos are from the WASP Homecoming Reunion in 2012. The calendar includes American holidays and important dates for WASP members.
Date: 2012
Creator: National WASP World War II Museum
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Appreciation for the National WASP World War II Museum] (open access)

[Certificate of Appreciation for the National WASP World War II Museum]

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the National WASP World War II Museum from the 64th annual Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs convention and Educational Conference.
Date: September 17, 2015
Creator: Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Notice for Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Clipping: Death Notice for Helen Snapp]

Newspaper clipping discussing the death of Women Airforce Service Pilot Helen W. Snapp. The back of the clipping reveals other memorials for Reverend Richard E. Garner, Sr. and Karen R. Moreno.
Date: February 24, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored]

Newspaper clippings of two articles about female pilots being honored for their service in World War II, including receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington D.C. Portions of advertisements and other articles are visible on the backs of the clippings, including a school advertisement, a Dillard's advertisement, and an article about drug addiction.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Hefling, Kimberly & Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots have reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots have reunion]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP and their homecoming event.
Date: 2011
Creator: Emison, Celinda
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals]

Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and stating that they will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from Congress as a symbol of their honorable service during World War II.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Dorell, Oren & Rulon, Malia
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]

Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date: August 2010
Creator: Jordan, Melissa
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying high] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying high]

Sheet from the Local & State ("B") section of the StarNews newspaper from July 2010 including the first and last two pages of the section. It includes the text of an article (starting on 2B) about Helen Wyatt Snapp and her experience as a female pilot during WWII. The article includes photographs of Snapp in her youth after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal. There is a handwritten note beside the article, reading, "Helen, Thank you! Hope you enjoy it. Chris Mudarri." This section includes a number of other articles and advertisements, as well as the weather forecast on the back page.
Date: July 5, 2010
Creator: Mudarri, Chris
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article focuses primarily on a member named Susie Bain, including two photographs. On the back of the first clipping are advertisements, and on the back of the second clipping are articles about Texas politics and the death penalty.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Rosales, Christina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Helen Snapp Obituary] (open access)

[Clipping: Helen Snapp Obituary]

Newspaper clipping of an obituary listing for Helen Wyatt Snapp, a former WASP member, as well as other obituaries and articles about local news.
Date: [2013-02-18..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"] (open access)

[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 16, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Rain 'n Pain] (open access)

[Clipping: Rain 'n Pain]

Newspaper clipping titled "Rain 'n Pain" discussing a recent possible tornado that traveled through the SUN 'n FUN grounds and damaged about eighty planes.
Date: April 1, 2011
Creator: Wood, Janice
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Recognition, at long last] (open access)

[Clipping: Recognition, at long last]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Carol Brinton, her service with the WASPs, how the WASP program was created, and what training was like.
Date: March 8, 2010
Creator: Neuman, Johanna
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight] (open access)

[Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight]

Newspaper clipping titled "Sharing the Thrill of Flight" from the Miami Herald. It includes four photographs. The top left photo is of Fernando Botlho posing with former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Helen Snapp in front of the Brazilian Demoiselle aircraft. The top right photo is of a young boy posing in a restored antique aircraft. The bottom left photo is of Dennis Labbe taking off in a Cessna O-2A aircraft. The bottom right photo is of Dennis Labbe's aircraft flying, leaving behind a trail of smoke.
Date: November 6, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Snapp, Helen] (open access)

[Clipping: Snapp, Helen]

Newspaper clipping of a death notice for WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp. The clipping includes other articles about local news, including medical care and immigration.
Date: February 24, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]

Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date: May 23, 2010
Creator: Wiley, Judy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article, and on the back of the clipping, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Museum Hosts Chamber Coffee] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Museum Hosts Chamber Coffee]

Newspaper clipping with a photo of the WASP museum director speaking to a man about the the exhibits. The brief text below the photo is about the museum hosting the month's Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce coffee event.
Date: November 3, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASP Trainer Plane Restored to 1940s Glory"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASP Trainer Plane Restored to 1940s Glory"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about how Elizabeth Strohfus joined the WASP and the restoration of a 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 and another article about how a woman joined the WASP. Other articles about weather and current events are also included.
Date: May 29, 2011
Creator: Kendall-Ball, Greg
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman made revolutionary WWII flights] (open access)

[Clipping: Woman made revolutionary WWII flights]

Newspaper clipping describing the life of Jane Tedeschi, her desire for flying air craft and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Simpson, Kevin
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Honored] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Honored]

Newspaper clipping of letters that were sent to the Dallas Morning News about the WASPs and their service.
Date: March 14, 2010
Creator: Taylor, Robert; Newman, Rita G.; Thompson, Carter & Harris, Chuck
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal]

Newspaper clipping of an article aboutWASP members receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article is accompanied by a list of all the honorees, and includes color photographs of the ceremony and the honorees. There are obituaries on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots] (open access)

[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots]

Newspaper clippings of two articles about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article. On the back of the clippings, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J. & Hefling, Kimberly
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History