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[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]
Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date:
November 19, 2002
Creator:
Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Heather Foster to Eleanor Brown, October 9, 2002]
Letter from Heather Foster to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction of the Oklahoma WASP to the Kirkpatrick Science Air and Space Museum and offering her a medal.
Date:
October 9, 2002
Creator:
Foster, Heather
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Card: Charlyne Creger, WASP]
Card with a photograph of Charlyne Creger as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot. On the back is a list of information, such as her WASP class number, her station and assignments, and her career after the WASP. A more recent photo of Charlyne is printed in the top left corner of the back, and a quote from her reads, "How do I feel about being a WASP? Out of nothing, it made me something, because it gave me the courage to try anything!".
Date:
2001
Creator:
Wings Across America
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rosa Charlyne Creger Autobiography Essay]
An autobiographic essay written by Charlyne Creger describing her experience flying as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot and how it led to her career as a nurse. A handwritten note at the bottom from 1996 states, "I am now retired and getting into mischief".
Date:
1996
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harl Pinkard to Rigdon Edwards, Febraury 22, 1994]
Letter from Harl to Rigdon discussing the building of a monument.
Date:
February 22, 1994
Creator:
Pinkard, Harl W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP history]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
Date:
[1991..]
Creator:
Weser, Marcia Goren
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards, July 30, 1989]
Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards discussing Avenger Field and the upcoming 50th WASP Anniversary, memorial, and the Women's Military Aviators Association meeting in Washington, D. C.
Date:
July 30, 1989
Creator:
Atkeison, Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Frances thanking them for the invitation to hold their 50th birthday reunion in Sweetwater, Texas in 1992 and potentially building a memorial wall for WASP. Included are other papers that give information about the history of WASP and specific members.
Date:
June 24, 1989
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
Object Type:
Letter
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
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
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards, June 1, 1987]
Letter from Betty Riddle to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for offering to pay for the WASP folders, expressing her gratitude for hospitality provided by Sweetwater, and offering hospitality if he travels through Oklahoma City.
Date:
June 1, 1987
Creator:
Riddle, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Take to Air For Patriotic Love"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Ann Holiday and Holly Grasso's time with the WASP and how men responded to women participation in the war effort.
Date:
October 12, 1984
Creator:
Lawrie, Susan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nominating Committee Slate for Officers in W.A.S.P WWII 1984-86
List of candidates up for nomination to officer positions within the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization for the 1984-1986 term.
Date:
1984~
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dallas - Ft Worth Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 27th Edition
Aeronautical map of the Oklahoma and Texas regions surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth area that shows cities, topographical features, flight training areas, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date:
January 21, 1982
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dallas - Ft Worth Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 25th Edition
Aeronautical map of the Oklahoma and Texas regions surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth area that shows cities, topographical features, flight training areas, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date:
January 22, 1981
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]
Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS!"
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP's thirtieth reunion and history.
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping:WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and their recent reunion in Sweetwater, Texas featuring Stillwater resident Mickey Brown. A photograph of Brown in her WASP uniform accompanies the article. The back of the clipping includes an article on travel in Montreal, Canada and an ad for a clearance sale.
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type:
Clipping
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