Certificate of Inspection (open access)

Certificate of Inspection

Certificate of Inspection awarded to Eleanor Brown at the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the WASP in San Antonio, Texas. The certificate consists of text framed by a blue border and is signed by George W. Connell, "Chief WASP Wings Inspector."
Date: September 9, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch] (open access)

[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch]

Short autobiographic essay written by Eleanor McLernon on her life, family, career, and experience with the WASP program. A note paired with the paper reads, "Brief autobiographic sketch for the ALL-WASP lino graphic book Betty Turner currently working on (1999)".
Date: 1999
Creator: McLernon, Eleanor Michel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]

Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement. In the last paragraph, Brown states that "the time has come to hire an Executive Director to assist us."
Date: 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy requesting reimbursement for expenses she incurred while traveling to WASP events. "Copy" is handwritten across the top and bottom of the page. Included with the letter are two confirmation emails from Expedia.com and a boarding pass for her flight to Washington, D.C.
Date: August 14, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, November 2, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, November 2, 2004]

Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors discussing recent committee appointments, the group's letterhead, proposed changes to the newsletter's content and mailing schedule, and upcoming events honoring the WASP.
Date: November 2, 2004
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Region 2 Report (open access)

Region 2 Report

Report detailing Eleanor Brown's activities as the Director of Region 2 from October 2004 through April 2005.
Date: April 2, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: A Tattoo at the Taj] (open access)

[Program: A Tattoo at the Taj]

Program for an aviation demonstration and tattoo drumming event, with information on the history of military musical tattoo and on performers of the event, which include the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, the 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph Air Force Base, The United states Air Force Honor Guard, and the The San Antonio Pipes and Drums.
Date: 2001
Creator: The 12th Flying Training Wing
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Form One, Volume 3, Number 7, December 1942 (open access)

Form One, Volume 3, Number 7, December 1942

Magazine for pilot class 43-B at Randolph Army Air Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 1942
Creator: Aviation Cadet Club Fund
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]

Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement.
Date: 2004~/2006~
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown]

Document containing two biographical sketches of Eleanor Brown, including details about her interest in aviation, service in the WASP organization, career, and personal life.
Date: 1999~
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown] (open access)

[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]

Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date: November 7, 2001
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program] (open access)

[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program]

Program for the WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion held in San Antonio, Texas from September 9 through September 13, 1992. It includes a schedule of events, a list of the conference's sponsors, and letters from the Governor of Texas, the Mayor of San Antonio, Barry Goldwater, and Ann Wood-Kelly.
Date: 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Eleanor Brown, May 8, 2007] (open access)

[Letter to Eleanor Brown, May 8, 2007]

Letter from Brenda Johnson and Joseph Wilson to Eleanor Brown inviting her to the preview of "Wings Over the Alamo", a PBS documentary.
Date: May 8, 2007
Creator: Johnson, Brenda Vickrey & Wilson, Joseph A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]

Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement.
Date: 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Otto Koecher discussing Eleanor McLernon's loyalty to the United States and war effort.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Koecher, Otto E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Frank W. Falk discussing Eleanor McLernon's responsibility and character.
Date: July 8, 1942
Creator: Falk, Frank W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future] (open access)

[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]

Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
Date: 1997
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Wing of Women Fliers Membership Slip] (open access)

[Texas Wing of Women Fliers Membership Slip]

Paper slip certifying that Eleanor McLernon is a member of the Texas Wing of Women Fliers organization and that she is attending pre-flight classes at Kelly Air Field.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Wing of Women Fliers
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Pilot Speaks Out on Harassment", September 11, 1992] (open access)

[Clipping: "Pilot Speaks Out on Harassment", September 11, 1992]

Newspaper clipping with an article about sexual harassment in the military and how Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Hamilton believes it becomes widespread.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lady Mechanic Joins 'Hell and Thunder Crew' at Duncan] (open access)

[Clipping: Lady Mechanic Joins 'Hell and Thunder Crew' at Duncan]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown working as a mechanic at the Duncan Field Air Force hangars, as well as her personal history and experiences with WASP. The article includes a photograph of Eleanor working with a screwdriver on a plane. On the back of the clipping is a large photo of a mom with two children, sitting in a grassy yard.
Date: [1939..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History