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[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]
Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date:
October 8, 1945
Creator:
Chamberlain, Margaret L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[USS Shenandoah Passing Over Nolan County Courthouse #3]
Photograph of an airship or dirigible flying in the sky over a group of brick buildings, the tops of which are only just visible at the bottom of the photo. The building on the far right side is dark and multi-storied, and there are people standing on the roof.
Date:
October 23, 1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nominating Properties to the National Register of Historic Places
Information sheet published by the Texas Historical Commission National Register Programs describing the National Register of Historic places. It includes an explanation of the Register with sections on categories for nominations, criteria for evaluation, and nomination procedures in Texas.
Date:
October 1995
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs]
Newspaper clipping with an article Senator Barry Goldwater's efforts to extend veteran's benefits to the WASP. An editorial supporting legislation granting veterans' benefits to the WASP is on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date:
October 1, 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
[Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 26, 1986]
Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards thanking him for his participation in the last reunion.
Date:
October 26, 1986
Creator:
Wise, Virginia F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1993]
Letter from Ola Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the rubbings, discussing recent tragic events in Betty Jo Streff's life, who was a former classmate of hers, and an issue that arose in the rubbings.
Date:
October 17, 1993
Creator:
Rexroat, Ola M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and that, after 30 years, they still have not received veteran benefits.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dora Strother to Rigdon Edwards, October 3, 1993]
Letter from Dora Strother to Rigdon Edwards expressing her appreciation of the effort that was put into the dedication ceremonies in May 1993.
Date:
October 3, 1993
Creator:
Strother, Dora Dougherty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and Congress' resistance to grant them veteran status.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
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
[Letter to Rigdon Edwards Jr., October 24, 1945]
Letter to Rigdon Edwards Jr., containing a Notice of Classification from the Selective Service.
Date:
October 24, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberta to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 9, 1986]
Letter from Alberta to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing the recent reunion, telling him that it was good to see him, and thanking him for making it possible.
Date:
October 9, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, October 5, 1986]
Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the time and effort he spent on the reunion.
Date:
October 5, 1986
Creator:
Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards, October 23, 1995]
Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards discussing a travel to Tucson and making conversation.
Date:
October 23, 1995
Creator:
Seymour, Dawn R.
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
[Women Airforce Service Pilot (Instrument) Regulations]
Notice to WASP recruits with instructions upon arrival at Avenger Field.
Date:
October 17, 1944
Creator:
Ward, Roy P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isabelle Hale to Rigdon Edwards, October 22, 1986]
Letter from Isabelle McCrae Hale to Rigdon Edwards discussing how great the recent reunion was and her husband's health.
Date:
October 22, 1986
Creator:
Hale, Isabelle McCrae
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Elaine Harmon to Rig Edwards, October 24, 1994]
Postcard from Elaine Harmon to Rig Edwards discussing photographs he sent her and her recent visit with fellow WASP Jean Downey. The front of the postcard has a picture of a currency wagon at the U.S. Treasury Department.
Date:
October 24, 1994
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 3, 1988]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing the speech that was given at the last Sweetwater reunion, her stay at the hotel, her hopes for the next reunion, and her encounter with Fred Greenwood.
Date:
October 3, 1988
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dean Jaros to Joseph P. Luce, October 9, 1992]
Letter from Dean Jaros to Joseph P. Luce discussing his book on early woman pilots and asking if he could contact the individual that was in charge of developing the WASP monument.
Date:
October 9, 1992
Creator:
Jaros, Dean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, October 20, 1992]
Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards asking him about the Bluebonnet Hotel.
Date:
October 20, 1992
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History