[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown] (open access)

[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]

Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date: November 7, 2001
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ruth Underwood Florey Personal WASP Scrapbook] (open access)

[Ruth Underwood Florey Personal WASP Scrapbook]

Scrapbook collection clippings, photos, and papers documenting life for Ruth Underwood during and after the Women Airforce Service Pilots, including items such as enlistment forms and a WASP uniform handbook.
Date: November 4, 1986
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft The Cole Flyer #2]

Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date: November 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft, The Cole Flyer #1]

Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date: November 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate for R. J. Austin] (open access)

[Certificate for R. J. Austin]

Certificate of course completion for R. J. Hall, with a note in blue pen seen in the top left corner that reads, "190 packed, 5 Nov 63".
Date: November 6, 1963
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert G. Fowler's Aircraft The Cole Flyer #3]

Photograph of Robert G. Fowler's aircraft, The Cole Flyer at Sweetwater, Tx. A crowd of people can be seen surrounding the small aircraft.
Date: November 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Qualification Score Card for Paul A. Hill] (open access)

[Qualification Score Card for Paul A. Hill]

Qualification score card for a pistol firing examination administered to Paul A. Hill, classification sharpshooter.
Date: November 6, 1962
Creator: Wig, Julius L. Michael
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, November 17, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, November 17, 2005]

Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, sent on November 17, 2005, discussing Stallman's recent contact with one Priscilla, the creator of the painting "Lady Dauntless," which Stallman will use for the cover of his and Snapp's book "Target-Towing WASP at Camp Davis." It includes page 211 of an article from the March issue of Our State which discusses Liberty Field in Camp Stewart. The final page includes four black and white photographs: the top left of four men in military dress standing in front of a plane, the top right of a long line of Women Airforce Service Pilots standing in front of two planes, the bottom left of a plane in flight, and the bottom left of a military dinner or banquet.
Date: November 17, 2005
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Mrs. Yount speaking at a WASP graduation, the celebration of their first birthday, their attendance to a local movie premier. There is red text over the clipping that reads: "WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS WWII 50TH ANNIVERSARY AVENGER FIELD SWEETWATER, TX. 22 MAY 1993".
Date: November 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Special Souvenir Edition Sweetwater Reporter", November 1990] (open access)

[Clipping: "Special Souvenir Edition Sweetwater Reporter", November 1990]

November 1990 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter of significant historical events from the 20th century.
Date: November 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Heritage Publication Inc. to Rigdon Edwards] (open access)

[Receipt from Heritage Publication Inc. to Rigdon Edwards]

Receipt for a WASP directory, published by Heritage Publications Inc., issued to Rigdon Edwards.
Date: November 22, 1973
Creator: Heritage Publications Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Neighbors] (open access)

[Clipping: The Neighbors]

Newspaper clipping of a one-panel comic depicting a young woman angrily putting on a coat, talking to an older woman sitting in a living room. The caption reads, "Some day all the women will be telling their grand-children how they ferried bombers and stuff! I'll be pointed out as the one who sat evenings with the neighbors' children." Advertisements with illustrations for clothing are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Clark, George
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]

Photocopy of a newspaper article about WASP members receiving new uniforms, and includes a description of WASP members' current duties. The article is surrounded by another article and several advertisements, including one for Mission Garden Tea. At the top of the photocopy, the date of the article and newspaper name (The New York Times) are handwritten.
Date: November 17, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport] (open access)

[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]

Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date: November 19, 1997
Creator: Delaney, Tim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They just wanted to fly] (open access)

[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
Date: November 6, 1988
Creator: Magid, Ken
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled] (open access)

[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date: November 24, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pilots' Information File] (open access)

[Pilots' Information File]

Pilot's information file No. 24A from the United States War Department, A.A.F. approved on February 28, 1944. The file details pilot information and came in a brown envelope that reads "Pilots' Information File No. 14, Revision No. 14," dated November 1, 1944. On the back of the envelope is a detailed warning and rules to follow.
Date: November 1, 1944
Creator: United States Department of War
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater, November 22, 1942]

Letter from James H. Beall, Jr. to Gordon Stater discussing previous correspondence written three days prior on November 19, 1942. Beall rejects Victor J. Nelson's offer to complete the construction work previously agreed upon.
Date: November 22, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942]

Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser and Prince's account with Victor J. Nelson Engineering and Construction Company, including all invoices and total balance owed by Plosser and Prince.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Robert Young, November 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Robert Young, November 2, 1942]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Robert Young discussing the electrical system installed for Plosser-Prince Air Academy at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Plosser-Prince Air Academy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unconnected Water Lines #3]

Photograph of unconnected water lines. Written on the back is a note indicating that the lines were not connected properly and are located near the north end of barracks B and C.
Date: November 24, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Victor J. Nelson to James Beall, November 17, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Victor J. Nelson to James Beall, November 17, 1942]

Telegram from Victor J. Nelson to James Beall assuring registers and statements have been sent to Beall, as requested.
Date: November 17, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History