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[1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4]
Souvenir album commemorating the 30th reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held from June 23 to June 25, 1972 in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field Christmas Card]
Christmas Card from Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas, containing several photos of Women Airforce Service Pilots and their commanding officers. The card also includes a poem, Avenger Field, by Effie Pratt, class 43-W-8.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charlyne Creger: An Oral History
Transcript of and oral history interview of Charlyne Creger conducted by interviewer, Dawn Letson. They discuss Creger's family history, her life growing up in Oklahoma, and her life and career after entering and graduating the Women Airforce Service Pilots. An index of subjects discussed is listed at the end of the interview.
Date:
May 26, 1988
Creator:
Letson, Dawn & Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger WASP Employment]
Photocopy of a document from the U.S. Army defining Charlyne Creger's war service appointment, including salary and station, for her training as a WASP in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger WASP Promotion]
Notice from the War Department promoting Charlyne Creger from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new station and pay-grade.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]
Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date:
September 12, 1943
Creator:
Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the graduation ceremony for the final class of Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger at Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping explaining how Charlyne Creger became eligible to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and stating that she is currently in training at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Class 3 Achieves First Goal]
Newspaper clipping describing the quality of the parachutes used at Avenger Field and the Link training process for the WASPs. The clipping also provides details about the graduation ceremony for the Women AIrforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-3.
Date:
July 26, 1943
Creator:
Clements, Betty; Seip, Margaret & Baumgartner, Ann
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Former 37'er Wears Wings of a WASP]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Rosa Charlyne Creger received her WASP wings at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas as part of the final class of the Women Airforce Service Pilots( U.S.).
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]
Newspaper clipping explaining the significant the role Jacqueline Cochran played in forming the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization. The clipping also shares a brief history of Avenger Field and includes a report from a German spy to the Gestapo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
Bowles, Mary A. & Hart, Mary
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]
Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
July 6, 1972
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Charlyne Creger]
Newspaper clipping discussing Miss Charlyne Creger's experiences and accomplishments while training at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Creger Qualifies For Duty in WASP]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Charlyne Creger of Norman, Oklahoma has qualified to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and will be among the women training in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Leckie At WASP Reunion]
Newspaper clipping stating that former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mrs. William H. Leckie will be attending the WASP reunion at Sweetwater, Texas. The clipping also provides a brief history of Mrs. Leckie's life and her experiences as a WASP.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: On Wings of Victory]
Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Live Oak
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
Date:
May 5, 1990
Creator:
Gregg, Louise
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Second Class Graduates]
Newspaper clipping describing the maintenance process for the airplanes used by the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The clipping also describes the renovations at Avenger Field's Medical Department and graduation ceremony for the class of 43-W-2.
Date:
June 28, 1943
Creator:
Buchner, Faith & Helburn, Margaret
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake]
Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News Sunday Magazine, Southwest Scene, discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion at Avenger Field and the memories of the flight training they received there, as recalled by WASP member, Ann Rooney. Advertisements and comics are also printed throughout the clipping.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP's plan reunion]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots' 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas along with a brief history about the organization and how they were formed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Control Tower at Avenger Field]
Photograph of a control tower at Avenger Field with the text "Plosser-Prince Air Academy" on the front of it and a plane and two trucks visible on the left.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Charlyne Creger At Avenger Field]
Envelope belonging to WASP Charlyne Creger at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Limited Edition Fine Art Print]
Flyer advertising the sale of a painting of a T-6D "Texan" aircraft flying over Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, by artist, Richard R. Broome. The flyer also includes a brief biography of the artist.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Nightstar Productions
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hangar at Avenger Field]
Photograph of a hangar and airfield tower at Avenger Field; there are no airplanes on the tarmac or in the hangar but a car is visible in the background on the right side.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History