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Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Ed. 1 Sunday, November 25, 1962
Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 25, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Sibley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 25, 1941. Sibley requests that Carswell come to Sweetwater for the purpose of organizing their "Dry's".
Date:
January 25, 1941
Creator:
Sibley, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]
Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Best, John
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion
Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date:
1986-09-25~
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, March 25, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing color photos of herself, a case of measles among her flight class and quarantining, the weather, chandelle maneuvers, advancing from primary to basic flight training, and check flights. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
March 25, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 25, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, possibly to her father, discussing a cross-country flight to finish basic flight training, schedules, advanced courses, the recipient's health, packages from home, a plane catching fire, and news about friends/family.
Date:
June 25, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion
Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date:
1986-09-25~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Brush fire]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about fire unites trying to put out a brush fire around Sweetwater in West Texas.
Date:
June 25, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[War Savings Bond Form, April 25, 1944]
War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as her beneficiary.
Date:
April 25, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark White to Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 25, 1986]
Letter from Texas Governor, Mark White, thanking Women Airforce Service Pilots for their duty and sacrifice during World War II. The letter has been trimmed and is adhered to red mat background.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
White, Mark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay Bailey Hutchinson to WASP, Sep. 25, 2008]
Letter from Kay Bailey Hutchinson to WASP welcoming them to the WASP Reunion and thanking them for their service.
Date:
September 25, 2008
Creator:
Hutchinson, Kay Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Simmons, Wally
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark White to WASP, September 25, 1986]
Letter from Governor Mark White to the WASP saying that Texas is "proud of its historical connection with the WASPS."
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
Texas. Governor (1983-1987 : White)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tami O'Bannion to the Director of the City County Pioneer Museum, August 25, 1987]
Letter from Tami O'Bannion to the director of the City County Pioneer Museum located in Sweetwater, Texas discussing their mutual interest in female World War 2 Aviation and artifacts.
Date:
August 25, 1987
Creator:
O'Bannion, Tami
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, June 25, 1972]
Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head discussing recent events at her business and life in Alaska.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Hunter, Celia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"]
Newspaper from the Sweetwater Reporter with the front page bearing a Fifinella illustration and welcoming the WASP for their 46th reunion. Articles about the WASP, their impact on an Air Force colonel, their mascot, and more are included.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1988]
Letter from Leo Kelly to Rigdon Edwards asking for his remembrances from his time as an instructor for the WASP at Avenger Field for his research.
Date:
October 25, 1988
Creator:
Kelly, Leo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State WASP Fliers Attend Texas Reunion]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The article notes that twelve Oklahoma residents attended the reunion and includes comments from a few of them about their experience as WASP. The back of the clipping includes two articles.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Willis, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark White to WASP, September 25, 1986]
Official statement from Texas Governor Mark White welcoming former World War II pilots to Sweetwater and thanking them for their service.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
Texas. Governor (1983-1987 : White)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1994]
Letter to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his hospitality.
Date:
October 25, 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporter...and complete in the 1986 WASP reunion program. Tanner was one of the first ex-WASPs to register for the reunion yesterday." Another article about an air show that will be held for the WASP is also included.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Poe, February 25, 1976]
Letter from Peggy Poe inviting the recipient to the unveiling of a "gremlin-sized" Fifinella at the Sweetwater 1976 Bicentennial to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
February 25, 1976
Creator:
Poe, Peggy Jo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda: WASP Monument Committee Meeting, January 25, 1990]
Agenda for the WASP Monument Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the January 25, 1990 meeting. This is followed by the meeting minutes addressing facets of the monument project, and a mail flyer on WASP letterhead with a donation request and sample plaque paragraph.
Date:
January 25, 1990
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History