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[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992] (open access)

[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992]

Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the July 16, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the San Antonio convention and the memorial dedication ceremony, along with a proposed dedication ceremony agenda.
Date: July 16, 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Al's Barbershop]

Photograph of the Al's Barbershop (located at 108 W Broadway) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Auditorium]

Photograph of the Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Auditorium]

Photograph of the Auditorium (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bottom Line, July 1992 (open access)

The Bottom Line, July 1992

Monthly newsletter of the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce including news, upcoming events, publications, and other information of interest to the members. This issue includes a brief item about the WASP Dedication Committee.
Date: July 1992
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Class 3 Achieves First Goal] (open access)

[Clipping: Class 3 Achieves First Goal]

Newspaper clipping describing the quality of the parachutes used at Avenger Field and the Link training process for the WASPs. The clipping also provides details about the graduation ceremony for the Women AIrforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-3.
Date: July 26, 1943
Creator: Clements, Betty; Seip, Margaret & Baumgartner, Ann
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying in war was 'best time of her life'] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying in war was 'best time of her life']

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of Mary Ruth Rance as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot. The clipping also includes information about Miss Rance's training and the types of air craft she flew.
Date: July 7, 1998
Creator: Robb, Julia
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Girl Pilots]

Magazine clipping of an article about the females training to be pilots. Details about their training such as classes and daily routines are provided.
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor] (open access)

[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]

Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: July 6, 1972
Creator: Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Standby Warriors] (open access)

[Clipping: Standby Warriors]

Photocopy of a magazine article about what led to the creation of the WAFs, what training was like, and the formation of the WASPs.
Date: July 1986
Creator: DeArmond, Rita Victoria
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]

Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS!"
Date: July 2, 1972
Creator: Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP's thirtieth reunion and history.
Date: July 2, 1972
Creator: Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping:WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times] (open access)

[Clipping:WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and their recent reunion in Sweetwater, Texas featuring Stillwater resident Mickey Brown. A photograph of Brown in her WASP uniform accompanies the article. The back of the clipping includes an article on travel in Montreal, Canada and an ad for a clearance sale.
Date: July 2, 1972
Creator: Van Deventer, Micki
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women at war] (open access)

[Clipping: Women at war]

Newspaper clipping with an article giving a brief history of the WASP, their accomplishments, and current efforts to acquire veteran status.
Date: July 31, 1977
Creator: Kelsy, Roy & North, Don
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women, Wings and War] (open access)

[Clipping: Women, Wings and War]

Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
Date: July 18, 1989
Creator: Porter, Bob
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Station]

Photograph of the Fire Station (located at E 4th & Locust) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Higginbothom Bartlett]

Photograph of the Higginbothom Bartlett (located at W 4th and Ash) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Highway Bridge]

Photograph of the Highway Bridge (located at W Broadway) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Highway Bridge]

Photograph of the Highway Bridge (located at W Broadway) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Highway Bridge]

Photograph of the Highway Bridge (located at W Broadway) in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 2347-09]

Photograph of a historic property located at 100 block E 3rd in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 2348-03]

Photograph of a historic property located at 100 Block of Oak in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 2348-07]

Photograph of a historic property located at 200 block W Broadway in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 2348-13]

Photograph of a historic property located at W Broadway @ Ash in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History