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[Photograph of Kelly Hamilton at Birthday Bash]

Photograph of a woman with short auburn hair, wearing a dark blue WASP uniform. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph reads, "Kelly Hamilton at her Birthday Bash."
Date: 1997-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three WASP Standing Next to a Plane]

Photograph of three WASP standing next to a plane on a runway with blue patterning. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Hi Helen, found this picture and I was not sure if I mailed you a copy. 'Better late than never.' Hope all is well. Miss you + I hope to see you at Sun N Fun 2011. Blue Skies Tail Winds Pat Ohlsson."
Date: November 6, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 101, Number 45, November 10, 1977 (open access)

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 101, Number 45, November 10, 1977

National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. This issue includes two articles and a column discussing the passage of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977, which awarded veterans benefits to the WASP: "GI Bill-WASP Explanatory Statement," "Women Pilots, Who Put WWII Air Force In The Air, Win Vets Status," and "WASPs Await President's Signature."
Date: November 10, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008]

Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran about the "Fly Girls of World War II" exhibit at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Date: November 16, 2008
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp, November 6, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp, November 6, 1995]

Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp thanking her for the party she hosted and the fun she had.
Date: November 6, 1995
Creator: Fleisher, Ruth
Object Type: Letter
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
WASP News, Volume 28, Number 3, November 1990 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 28, Number 3, November 1990

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: November 1990
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp] (open access)

[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]

Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date: November 2002
Creator: Rice, Melinda
Object Type: Clipping
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
[Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1973]

Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing the possibility of making a documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The letter also includes Gaither's business card for Blue Sky Productions Inc.
Date: November 3, 1973
Creator: Gaither, Ardis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Mr. Hill discussing a museum's need for a glass case for a WASP uniform and mannequin. An illustration of Fifinella, the WASP mascot, is printed at the top of the letter.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 20, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 20, 1973]

Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a book being sent to Mr. Edwards by Mr. Gene Hausenfluke. She informs him that she is also enclosing some brochures. The letter bears an illustration of cowboys on a wagon train, with letterheads for Western Heritage Films and Western Heritage Press.
Date: November 20, 1973
Creator: Manney, Irene
Object Type: Letter
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
WASP News, Volume 31, Number 3, November 1993 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 31, Number 3, November 1993

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: November 1993
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982] (open access)

[Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards, November 10, 1982]

Letter from Ola Mildred Rexroat to Rigdon Edwards discussing sending contributions for a case for the WASP uniform mannequin, and giving information about how to send contributions.
Date: November 10, 1982
Creator: Rexroat, Ola Mildred
Object Type: Letter
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
WASP Region Two Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 3, November 1993 (open access)

WASP Region Two Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 3, November 1993

Newsletter for Region Two 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: November 1993
Creator: Durham, Lois
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards, November 22, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards, November 22, 1973]

Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards discussing an order for a WASP directory. The letter includes the letterhead of the book publishing company, Heritage Publications Inc.
Date: November 22, 1973
Creator: Hewitt, Nita
Object Type: Letter
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
WASP News, Volume 30, Number 3, November 1992 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 30, Number 3, November 1992

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: November 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
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
WASP News, Volume 29, Number 3, November 1991 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 29, Number 3, November 1991

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: November 1991
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History