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Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots (open access)

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
WASP News, Volume 29, Number 1, March 1990 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 29, Number 1, March 1990

Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date: March 1, 1990
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Rigdon Edwards] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Rigdon Edwards]

Envelope addressed to Rigdon Edwards in Sweetwater, Texas, from Jeanette Jenkins.
Date: March 18, 1982
Creator: Jenkins, Jeanette J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hanger One, Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2012 (open access)

Hanger One, Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2012

Newsletter of the National WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) World War II Museum discussing news of interest to members. This issue focuses on a Memorial Day Celebration in May.
Date: March 2012
Creator: National WASP WWII Museum
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet] (open access)

[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009]

Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the publication of Boyette's book, which Snapp contributed to with her own story as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: March 11, 2009
Creator: Boyette, Ernie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[One America bookmark celebrating women's history] (open access)

[One America bookmark celebrating women's history]

Bookmark created by One America celebrating "Women of Courage and Vision" for National Women's History Month of March 2001. It contains an illustration of Madame Currie, Ida L. Castro, Susan B. Anthony, Janine Pease Pretty On Top, Clara Barton, Sojourner Truth, Patsy T. Mink, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Amelia Earhart, as well as biographical information for each woman. The logo for One America, their slogan, phone number, fax number, e-mail, and website are at the bottom of the page, the right side of the bookmark has six-inch ruler, and the top has a black string tied through a hole.
Date: March 2001
Creator: One America
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from Nancy Parrish, March 17, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from Nancy Parrish, March 17, 2009]

E-Mail from Nancy Parrish from Wings Across America forwarding an official press release from Senators Hutchison and Mikulski introducing a bill to award WWII WASPs with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Date: March 17, 2009
Creator: Parrish, Nancy A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp, March 18, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp, March 18, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp discussing the 2008 WASP Reunion at Avenger Field and a DVD of the reunion.
Date: March 18, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Welcome Salute Reception Ticket] (open access)

[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Welcome Salute Reception Ticket]

A blue admission ticket printed on thick card stock for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Gold Medal Celebration's Welcome Salute Reception. It took place at the National World War II Memorial on March 9, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. and only admitted one seat.
Date: March 9, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee, March 2, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee, March 2, 1990]

Letter from Herbert O. Evans to Holly Ridge Historical Committee discussing the 50th anniversary and a plane crash Evans experienced in 1943. The accompanying newspaper clipping describes the crash.
Date: March 2, 1990
Creator: Evans, Herbert O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for the Women's History Month Celebration for the Third Infantry Division] (open access)

[Brochure for the Women's History Month Celebration for the Third Infantry Division]

Brochure for the Women's History Month celebration, "Women of Courage and Vision," hosted by the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) at the Hunter Army Airfield serving Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia on March 6, 2001. The front cover displays the Third Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, a small crest, and a portrait of Helen W. Snapp surrounded by six smaller images of women in the military, including Rosie the Riveter and women wearing service uniforms. The Sequence of Events listed on the second page includes the names of the speakers for each event: Welcome by Sargent Pandy, National Anthem (stand) by Sargent Requita Williams, Invocation (stand) by Apostle Wilhelmenia Brown, a Video Presentation, Introduction of Speaker by Colonel Betson, Guest Speaker speech by Miss Helen Wyatt Snapp, Unveiling by Third Infantry Soldiers, Presentation by Colonel Betson, Benediction (stand) by Miss Lillian Shun, and finally the Marne Song and the Army Song sung by all. It contains a military biography of Helen Snapp, and the last two pages contain the lyrics for the Marne and Army songs. The back cover displays a crest with the words "Nous Resterons La."
Date: March 6, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Remembrance Ceremony Ticket] (open access)

[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Remembrance Ceremony Ticket]

A green admission ticket printed on thick card stock for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Gold Medal Celebration's Remembrance Ceremony. It took place at the National World War II Memorial on March 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. and only admitted one seat.
Date: March 9, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from David A. Stallman to WASP Heritage Interview Candidates, March 24, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from David A. Stallman to WASP Heritage Interview Candidates, March 24, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman to the WASP Heritage Interview Candidates discussing the possibility of more WASPs agreeing to be interviewed in order to preserve the WASP's story in history.
Date: March 24, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fantasy of Flight to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 31, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Fantasy of Flight to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 31, 2009]

Letter from Stephanie Conner of Fantasy of Flight to Helen Snapp, thanking her for her participation in the "Living History Series celebrating the accomplishments of the Women Air Service Pilots."
Date: March 31, 2009
Creator: Conner, Stephanie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article Mock-up on Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Article Mock-up on Helen Snapp]

Article mock-up with edits containing the story of Helen Wyatt Snapp's experience with WASP and flying the B-17F Memphis Belle. A portrait of Snapp and illustration of the plane are also included.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman, March 24, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman, March 24, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman discussing one of Snapp's experiences as a WASP. There is handwritten text on the letter, adding to the story.
Date: March 24, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands] (open access)

[Clipping: Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands]

Newspaper clipping titled "Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands," discussing the recent decision that Women Airforce Service Pilots will now be recognized as veterans and eligible for benefits. It includes a hand-written note at the top of the clipping that reads "This puzzled me, as I thought it had been over long ago."
Date: March 10, 1979
Creator: Associated Press
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from Wings Across America, March 17, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from Wings Across America, March 17, 2009]

E-mail from Wings Across America to the Women Airforce Service Pilot Heritage Yahoo group discussing a bill to honor the WASPs that was co-sponsored by all female Texas senators.
Date: March 17, 2009
Creator: Wings Across America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper (open access)

WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper

Activities information for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration from March 2010, containing details for all events planned for the ceremony, as well as information on accommodations, airport transportation, rental cars, parking, and attire.
Date: March 7, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of an Article on Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Copy of an Article on Helen Snapp]

Article containing the story of Helen Wyatt Snapp, W.A.S.P. 43-w-4, her experience with WASP, and flying the B-17F Memphis Belle. A portrait of Snapp and illustration of the plane are also included.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the National WASP WWII Museum to WASP, March 12, 2013] (open access)

[Letter from the National WASP WWII Museum to WASP, March 12, 2013]

Letter from Carol Cain, Administrator for the National WASP WWII Museum, to a Women Airforce Service Pilot discussing the plans for the WASP Homecoming celebration at Avengers Field for May 25, 2013.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: Cain, Carol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Transcontinental and Western Air Incorporated to Suzette Van Daell, March 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Transcontinental and Western Air Incorporated to Suzette Van Daell, March 1, 1945]

Letter from Director R. C. Oberdaun of the Industrial Relations division of Transcontinental and Westtern Air, Inc to Suzette Van Daell offering her a job at the company.
Date: March 1, 1945
Creator: Oberdahn, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Easy Ways to Determine Compass Headings] (open access)

[Easy Ways to Determine Compass Headings]

Pamphlet entitled "Easy Ways to Determine Compass Headings" belonging to Suzette Van Daell from the Ground School at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains instructions and worksheets related to navigation.
Date: March 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History