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[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date: June 18, 1972
Creator: Albuquerque Journal
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William B. Arnold to Ken Dickson, June 26, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from William B. Arnold to Ken Dickson, June 26, 1972]

Letter from William B. Arnold to Ken Dickson congratulating him on work as chairman of the WASP Reunion.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Arnold, William Bruce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972 (open access)

Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972

A ledger summary for the Order of Fifinella from November 30, 1970 to January 7, 1972, detailing receipts, disbursements, and cash. A handwritten note from Ann Atkeison on the bottom says that the Order desperately needs donations.
Date: [1972-01-07..]
Creator: Atkeison, Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the effort he put into making WASP weekend a "success".
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Bennett, Glenn D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Ken Dickson, June 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Ken Dickson, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Ken Dickson expressing his appreciation for Dickson's work on the WASP reunion.
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Bennett, Glenn D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They Ride Together Again] (open access)

[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]

Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Best, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Boedeker to Kenneth P. Dickson, June 22, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Lee Boedeker to Kenneth P. Dickson, June 22, 1972]

Letter from Lee Boedeker to Kenneth P. Dickson discussing an enclosed waiver and sending a representative to monitor an air show.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Boedeker, Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 20, January 1972 (open access)

Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 20, January 1972

Newsletter of Camp Denali in Alaska, describing news and events at the camp and in the surrounding areas.
Date: January 1972
Creator: Camp Denali
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 20, January 1972 (open access)

Tundra Telegram, Volume 1, Issue 20, January 1972

Newsletter of Camp Denali in Alaska, describing news and events at the camp and in the surrounding areas.
Date: January 1972
Creator: Camp Denali
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Charles B. Everitt, February 14, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Charles B. Everitt, February 14, 1972]

Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Charles B. Everitt discussing previous correspondence from the previous month. Jacqueline requests that the plates and photographs and everything pertaining to her be sent to her and states that she is writing another book.
Date: February 14, 1972
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter Editor, June 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter Editor, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter editor thanking the city of Sweetwater and other parties for the WASP welcoming.
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
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
Red Alert to All "Fifis" (open access)

Red Alert to All "Fifis"

Notice sent out to all Order of Fifinella group members providing scheduling and event information about a Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: [..1972]
Creator: Deaton, Dedie
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fifinella Matchbook]

Commemorative matchbook made for the 30th WASP reunion on June 23-25, 1972. The matchbook has a Fifinella mascot, as designed by Walt Disney, printed in blue on the cover along with the group name, "Order of the Fifinella". Information about the reunion in Sweetwater can be seen printed in blue on the back.
Date: 1972~
Creator: Diamond Match Division
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards, June 27, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards, June 27, 1972]

Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards saying that he did a terrific job with the dedication ceremony.
Date: June 27, 1972
Creator: Dickson, Kenneth P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rig to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dickson, June 27, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Rig to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dickson, June 27, 1972]

Letter from Rig (Edwards?) to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dickson thanking him for the pleasure of working with him and offering congratulations on the success of the WASP Reunion.
Date: June 27, 1972
Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr. (Rig)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Everitt to Jacqueline Cochran, January 24, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Everitt to Jacqueline Cochran, January 24, 1972]

Letter from Charles B. Everitt to Jacqueline Cochran discussing the current contract between Cochran and Little, Brown and Company.
Date: January 24, 1972
Creator: Everitt, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC]

Newspaper clipping about the City of Sweetwater and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce receiving Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. A brief history about the WASP is also given. Near the end is a photograph of the people who received the Fifi awards.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clippings of an article discussing the awards banquet at the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. A picture of the Fifi Award winners accompanies the article. The reverse sides of the clippings include portions of articles and advertisements.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the recipients of the Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. Other activities that happened at the event are also mentioned.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starting To Hit] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starting To Hit]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the upcoming 30th Anniversary Reunion and the events that will take place.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starts As Instructor Arrives] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starts As Instructor Arrives]

Newspaper clipping about the upcoming 30th WASP reunion and J. R. Smith and Rigdon Edwards, two former WASP instructors.
Date: 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
Date: 1972-06-25?
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History