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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
[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
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
[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
[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
[Letter from Catherine Parker Chatham to Major Tom Arbaugh]
Letter from Catherine Parker Chatham to Major Tom Arbaugh discussing the details of her application for honorable discharge as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order Form for A Dance With Death]
Order form for "A Dance with Death", a book by Anne Noggle about Russia's Night Witches of World War II.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Texas A & M University Press
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Pilot License Verification]
Statement from Catherine Parker vouching for the validity of her pilot license and listing her student pilot certificate number. Beneath it is an unsigned notary public statement.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Qualities to Develop in Student
Handwritten list of positive traits and skills to develop in an aviation student. The list is written on a card from "Cardwell Dusting Service, Coulter Field, Bryan,Texas".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Young Men on Steps]
Photograph of three unidentified young men standing one in front of the other on the steps in front of a brick building; the man in the front is wearing a sweater with a Texas A&M logo on it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Medical Exam Certificate]
Certificate stating that Catherine Parker was given a medical exam by Dr. James S. Perry and cleared for duty. Parker's signature is signed in the bottom right.
Date:
January 21, 1946
Creator:
Perry, James S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History