Collection
Serial/Series Title
Prince Collection
65
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
51
Kafka Collection
38
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
35
Eleanor Brown Collection
34
Charlyne Creger Collection
25
Helen Snapp Collection
25
Henderson (Paul Hill) Collection
18
Gayle Snell Collection
16
Air Force Reserve Element Training
9
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[Clipping: Her Memory Still Soars]
Newspaper clipping from the LA Times discussing the life of WASP Marie Michell Robinson, her family, and the finding of artifacts at the crash site where she died.
Date:
May 30, 2005
Creator:
Reza, H. G.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes War Department ID]
War Department-issued identification card for Cornelia Yerkes as a civilian noncombatant.
Date:
May 3, 1945
Creator:
United States. War Department. Adjutant General's Office
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Women Airforce Service Pilots Statue]
Photograph of a statue commemorating the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field. The figure portrays a woman in flying gear striding forward with her head looking to the sky.
Date:
[1993-05-22..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell earnings statement]
Statement of earnings and deductions for WASP Gayle Snell for the pay period ending on May 31, 1944. She was paid $134.40.
Date:
May 31, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Snell and Peter Showers]
Photograph of Gayle Snell, right, smiling and on the phone while WASP veteran Peter Showers sits to the left. A small painting hangs on the wall behind them.
Date:
May 1969
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, May 20, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing two photos (not included), a federal bond, pay, the poor weather, getting fresh radishes from a friend, news from friends, and losing flight students from newer classes. Typed on USO Season's Greetings stationary.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 12, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, a visit from Jackie Cochran and Army dignitaries, barracks life, an upcoming check ride, her friend Slim Bryant, and a new doctor.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Solo flight Checklist]
Check list of flying maneuvers for a solo flight filled out for Solange D'Hooghe, with six of the maneuvers checked off in blue pen.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from the United States Air Force to All Pilots, May 30, 1943]
Memo from the United States Army Air Force illustrating a time table with an hour broken down into tenths to be used for reporting trip duration.
Date:
May 30, 1943
Creator:
United States. Army Air Force.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[D'Hooghe Physics Test]
Physics test with questions answered in pencil by Solange D'Hooghe. A grade of 100 is marked at the top in green pencil.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
D'Hooghe, Solange
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Local Radio Procedure for Avenger Field #2
Procedural text for operating the local radio for Avenger Field. It gives instructions on how "to leave line," what to do during take off, what to do on a forty-five degree entry, and important tips.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Women on a Bridge]
Photograph of two women in uniform standing on bridge in front of a statue. On the back of the photo, "In Paris - May" is written.
Date:
May 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman made revolutionary WWII flights]
Newspaper clipping describing the life of Jane Tedeschi, her desire for flying air craft and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
May 29, 2017
Creator:
Simpson, Kevin
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 22, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 22, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Elizabeth Wall Strohfus to Charlyne Creger, May 23, 1993]
Postcard featuring a picture of WASP pilot, Elizabeth Wall Strohfus, sent from herself to Charlyne Creger. Handwriting on the postcard image reads, "All my love, Elizabeth" and "To Charlyne- With Love- Betty -".
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Strohfus, Elizabeth Wall
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Albany (V-9) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
Aeronautical map of Albany, New York and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and other various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
Date:
May 6, 1943
Creator:
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger Holding Newborn]
Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing what appears to be a white lab coat sitting in a rocking chair holding a newborn baby.
Date:
May 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Men Wearing Uniforms]
Photograph of Elimer and Parker, two men wearing uniforms posing in front of a single-story building with their arms resting on the window sill; the man on the right is wearing dark glasses and has a cigarette in his hand and behind him the door to the building is open.
Date:
May 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cleaners Receipts]
Receipt from Roy Rasco: Cleaners-Hatters-Dryer the handling of a pair pants and two blouses owned by WASP, Catherine Parker.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jennings Randolph, May 21, 1977]
Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Honorable Senator Jennings Randolph thanking him for considering the militarization of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (U.S) and kindly requesting recognition for the organization's efforts.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Earnings and Deductions Statement, May 31, 1944]
Employee earnings and deductions statement of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker.
Date:
May 31, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger with Newborn Baby]
Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing what appears to be a white lab coat sitting in a rocking chair holding a newborn baby.
Date:
May 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History