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[Reunion 2004 Agenda and Reports]
Text containing the agenda for the WASP's general business meeting and several committee reports.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[WASP Activity Registration Form]
Photocopy of Eleanor Brown's completed activity registration form for the 2004 WASP reunion.
Date:
2004~
Creator:
Armed Forces Reunions, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: Women finally share nation's military glory]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a memorial to military servicewomen, including brief personal stories about the women being honored. the article includes three photographs of the women being honored and the women who attended the memorial dedication ceremony. Those pictured include, Dahrie Christiansen daughter of Jean Samoska Army Air corp., Air Force Brig. Gen.Wilma Vaught, Tipper Gore, and Dorthy Budacki WAVES with he two daughters. On the back of the clippings are advertisements and part of an article about historical events on the article's day of publication.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots
Advertising supplement to the March 10, 2010 issue of The Stars and Stripes dedicated to the WASP. The supplement contains articles about the founding and history of the WASP, their uniforms, the aircraft they flew, profiles of several members, and advertisements.
Date:
March 10, 2010
Creator:
Stars and Stripes
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Helen Wyatt Snapp in Her Own Words
A document about Helen Snapp in her own words. She describes growing up, and her inspiration to become a pilot. She also mentions her stations while enlisted and her life after the WASP disbanded. There is also a picture of Snapp about halfway down the page on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Goldcoast 99s Biography. Helen Wyatt Snapp]
A Goldcoast 99s newsletter with Helen Snapp's biography and an announcement that a membership chairman is needed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date:
April 12, 1938
Creator:
Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
Date:
February 18, 1946
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]
A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
Date:
January 4, 1947
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 28, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that there was no check enclosed as Carswell indicated and, therefore, he should enter a stop payment on it.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]
A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
Date:
May 12, 1955
Creator:
Reagan, Sydney C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962]
Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Ann Hague dated May 19, 1962. Hague expresses her appreciation for the flowers inviting Carswell to visit if in Washington.
Date:
May 19, 1962
Creator:
Hague, Mary Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 17, 1966. Whiting expresses her appreciation for the nice surprise gift of shelled pecans out of Carswell's yard. She notes that she wishes he and dear little Byrd could visit her, asks what he wants for Santa to bring to him and asks about Byrdie's health issues.
Date:
November 17, 1966
Creator:
Whiting, Nora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]
A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
Date:
April 2, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Nonie [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia. Whiting advises that she is enclosing a check to help with expenses and assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything any one can do for Byrd.
Date:
197u
Creator:
Whiting, Nora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date:
September 30, 1970
Creator:
Ikenberry, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell]
A membership card from Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., issuedissued to T. N. Carswell, identifying the owner as an honorably discharged veteran of World War I. J. B. Koch, National Commander, Alexandria, VA. for 1973. Statement indicating dues have been paid to December 31, 1973 and signed by William Luther Adams, Quartermaster. The reverse side includes blank fill for medical emergency information and signature.
Date:
1973
Creator:
Veterans of World War I of the U. S. A., Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]
A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date:
December 26, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter written to "Dad" [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll - Peg" [Peggy Carswell], dated April 2, 1941. Peggy discusses her expenses asking if she is spending too much and advises that she wants a job for the summer at the hospital as an assistant for the experience since deciding to be a lab technician. She suggests for Carswell a new business idea and then explains regarding a new type of sign put out by Jack White of the Fleur Ray Sign Company of San Antonio. Handwritten postscript advises that she cannot type or handwrite but he "probably can read bad typing better than bad writing".
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, Peggy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
Date:
February 11, 1942
Creator:
Davidson, Mabel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, only no choice of rooms.
Date:
April 1, 1942
Creator:
Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History