[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
Budget for Nolan County October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988 (open access)

Budget for Nolan County October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988

Proposed and approved funding budget for Nolan County, Texas for the the year 1987-1988.
Date: August 24, 1987
Creator: Johnson, J. T.; Shuler, Ernest; White, Tommy & Owens, Dalton
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence Reynolds to Margaret Hill, August 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Florence Reynolds to Margaret Hill, August 23, 1986]

Letter from Florence Reynolds to Margaret Hill regarding Reynolds' research on the guidons used at Avenger field. She thanks Hill for her help and mentions that she has enclosed a copy of her findings.
Date: August 23, 1986
Creator: Reynolds, Florence
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980]

Letter from WASP Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards discussing the weather, and receiving a genealogy of her husband's grandmother that mentioned someone from Sweetwater, Texas named Bess Laverne. She asks them if they know anything about this woman. She also discusses communicating with a Robin Cannon and his wife, and the health concerns of several mutual friends. The letter is written on WASP stationary.
Date: August 11, 1980
Creator: Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Curley's Studio, August 16, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Curley's Studio, August 16, 1985]

Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Curley's Studio requesting a price for prints of her WASP flight school graduation photograph. There are handwritten notes on the back of the letter, also from Francie, but addressed to Rigdon Edwards. Also included is an envelope addressed to Curley's Studio, which has a "return to sender" stamp on it.
Date: August 16, 1985
Creator: Park, Francie Meisner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran's lifetime set records of speed, courage] (open access)

[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran's lifetime set records of speed, courage]

Newspaper clipping from the Daily News, "Jacqueline Cochran's lifetime set records of speed, courage" by Christine Mahr discussing her accomplishments and death.
Date: August 11, 1980
Creator: Mahr, Christine & Power, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran Dies at 74] (open access)

[Clipping: Jacqueline Cochran Dies at 74]

Newspaper clipping of Jacqueline Cochran's obituary. It includes details about her early life, flying career, leadership of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, and later years.
Date: August 10, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume [17], August, 1980 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, Volume [17], August, 1980

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: August 1980
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifinella Finds Home in Heart of City] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifinella Finds Home in Heart of City]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the moving of the Fifinella statue from the Texas State Technical Institute to the Nolan County Courthouse, books published by WASP, and past experiences from WASP.
Date: August 13, 1985
Creator: Redden, Gail
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, August 17, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, August 17, 1989]

Letter from Doris Brinker Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing financial troubles that have come with attempting to publish an advertisement. She also asks her to ask Mr. Harris if he is interested in donating.
Date: August 17, 1989
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Service for 'Fifi' Commended"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Service for 'Fifi' Commended"]

Newspaper clipping with a photograph of Hazel Nunn of the Women's Forum of Sweetwater commending Melvin McCoy and Melvin Guelker for donating so that the Fifinella statue could be moved to the county courthouse.
Date: August 13, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Tami O'Bannion, August 29, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Pepper to Tami O'Bannion, August 29, 1987]

Letter from Henri Pepper to Tami O'Bannion informing her that the museum will not be giving any of their artifacts and providing a list of other women who may be able to help.
Date: August 29, 1987
Creator: Pepper, Henri Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helan Drake to Laura Sheridan, August 28, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Helan Drake to Laura Sheridan, August 28, 1989]

Letter from Helan Drake to Laura Sheridan about the weather, seasons, and memories in the city of Sweetwater, but mostly about her memories of the WASP at Avenger Field.
Date: August 28, 1989
Creator: Drake, Helan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence G. Reynolds to Henri Pepper, August 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Florence G. Reynolds to Henri Pepper, August 23, 1986]

Letter from F. G. Reynolds to Henri Elizabeth Pepper containing findings in her research and informing her that she plans to attend the WASP convention in September.
Date: August 23, 1986
Creator: Reynolds, F. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tami O'Bannion to the Director of the City County Pioneer Museum, August 25, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Tami O'Bannion to the Director of the City County Pioneer Museum, August 25, 1987]

Letter from Tami O'Bannion to the director of the City County Pioneer Museum located in Sweetwater, Texas discussing their mutual interest in female World War 2 Aviation and artifacts.
Date: August 25, 1987
Creator: O'Bannion, Tami
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gareth L. Pawlowski to Charlyne, Aug. 21, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Gareth L. Pawlowski to Charlyne, Aug. 21, 1989]

Letter from Gareth L. Pawlowski to Charlyne (Creger?) discussing interviewing WASP and purchasing memorabilia for Pawlowski's writing material, as well as suggesting journal and magazine articles that feature WASP stories.
Date: August 21, 1989
Creator: Pawlowski, Gareth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Fifinella Voting Ballot] (open access)

[Order of Fifinella Voting Ballot]

A mail voter ballot for members to vote on changes made to the stated purposes of the WASP organization listed in the official by-laws. Also include is a brief itinerary for an upcoming banquet and time and date for an advisory board meeting.
Date: August 23, 1980
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986]

Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs enclosing a copy of a letter from Don Smith (not included) and discussing some recent flying and Fuchs' time as a WASP instructor.
Date: August 8, 1986
Creator: Roberson, H. L. (Button)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, August 27, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, August 27, 1980]

Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, president of "WASP, WWII" (the Order of Fifinella) discussing Jacqueline Cochran's passing and memorial service, convention agendas, ballot results, proposed changes to the group's organization, election of national officers, the roster, and the newsletter. Documents pertaining to each are enclosed.
Date: August 27, 1980
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Florence G. Reynolds, August 1, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Pepper to Florence G. Reynolds, August 1, 1986]

Letter from Henri Elizabeth Pepper to F. G. Reynolds informing her that the museum is displaying more WASP artifacts and what contributions certain WASP made.
Date: August 1, 1986
Creator: Pepper, Henri Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History