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[Clipping: Women Pilots Finally Recognized] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Finally Recognized]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the upcoming graduation of ten female pilots from the USAF and the history of female pilots in the United States' military. The page also includes an ad for the VA featuring cartoon character Beetle Bailey and a column written by the chairman of the NAVPA. The reverse of the page contains the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about S&S-Grams.
Date: August 18, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 4, 1942]

Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon that reads: " So you thought you did some travelling? I went to Waco by way of New York." On the front is a photograph of the Empire State Building.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church Membership Certificate] (open access)

[Church Membership Certificate]

Certificate of membership to First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo, Texas for Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Brown.
Date: August 30, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Warned Against Complacency] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Warned Against Complacency]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the WASPs efforts to obtain veterans status and benefits. She thanks her readers for their support of her column. The page also includes two other opinion columns and an article about the VA using space satellites. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the Civil Service Commission.
Date: August 25, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 10, 1943]

Letter from Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon discussing his marital status.
Date: August 10, 1943
Creator: Kuenning, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 14, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing recent events since his previous letter.
Date: August 14, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 31, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence and her new job.
Date: August 31, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing life in flying school.
Date: August 11, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]

Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about North Africa.
Date: August 3, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date: August 3, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 18, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about his brother, father, dental treatment he received, aviation, poetry about the state of Texas, and friends.
Date: August 18, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 28, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon congratulating her for her accomplishments, telling her how wonderful of a "gal" she is, and aviation.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: House Hearings Set for 9/20-21] (open access)

[Clipping: House Hearings Set for 9/20-21]

Newspaper clipping with a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the upcoming House hearings on legislation to grant veterans' benefits to the WASP. Hughes provides a list of the members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and states whether each member is opposed, committed, or uncommitted to supporting militarization of the WASP. The clipping also includes the continuation of an article from the front page and a column written by the chairman of the NAVPA. The reverse of the clipping contains the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, an editorial about Roland R. Mora, and an opinion column on the American Legion.
Date: August 11, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about watching her grow up, aviation, working in the Army, when his birthday is, the ship he operates, the origin of its name, a picture that was taken of him being served coffee and doughnuts, and other experiences.
Date: August 23, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date: August 27, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon asking how things are back at home and discussing work in the Army.
Date: August 20, 1943
Creator: Kuenning, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation, August 2005] (open access)

[Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation, August 2005]

Email from the Women's Memorial Foundation discussing events commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the end of WWII, including a program about the WASP and their contributions to the war. A handwritten note states, "Call to see if we're represented."
Date: August 2005
Creator: Women's Memorial Foundation
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004]

Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown discussing additions to the WASP roster.
Date: August 15, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Friends of Fifi, August, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Friends of Fifi, August, 1980]

Letter from the Friends of Fifi to the members of the Order of Fifinella expressing their concerns with recent decisions made by the organization's leadership.
Date: August 13, 1980
Creator: Friends of Fifi
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, including a brief history of the WASP, Brown's personal history, and an overview of her current activities. The article includes a photograph of Brown with The Graduate statue. Part of a large advertisement for Lowe's hardware store is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History