[WASP in Uniform Cartoon]

Black and white cartoon illustration of a woman in Women Airforce Service Pilots Uniform with the text, "Classbook Picture", seen at the bottom edge. The name, "Charlyne Creger", can be seen written in pencil on the back of the artwork along with the date 86-11-26.
Date: 1986-11-26?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Nancy Shaw, November 18, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Nancy Shaw, November 18, 1986]

Letter from Nancy Shaw to Rigdon Edwards asking if she could meet with him to ask him about his experiences as a WASP instructor.
Date: November 18, 1986
Creator: Shaw, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Dorothy McCracken, November 9, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Dorothy McCracken, November 9, 1986]

Letter from Dorothy McCraken to Rigdon Edwards apologizing for not attending the past reunion, explaining why she didn't, and her communication with Polly White.
Date: November 9, 1986
Creator: McCracken, Dorothy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater Scrapbook] (open access)

[Sweetwater Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings, letters, and some photos, primarily relating to the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion and memorial dedication ceremony held in Sweetwater in 1972, as well as another WASP reunion held in 1986.
Date: November 6, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
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
[WASP Militarization Scrapbook] (open access)

[WASP Militarization Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with papers, clippings, newsletters, and pamphlets discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots program and the fight for WASP militarization after World War II.
Date: November 3, 1986
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood & Deaton, Leoti
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 26, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 26, 1986]

Letter from Virginia Wise to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards thanking him for his participation in the last reunion.
Date: October 26, 1986
Creator: Wise, Virginia F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isabelle Hale to Rigdon Edwards, October 22, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Isabelle Hale to Rigdon Edwards, October 22, 1986]

Letter from Isabelle McCrae Hale to Rigdon Edwards discussing how great the recent reunion was and her husband's health.
Date: October 22, 1986
Creator: Hale, Isabelle McCrae
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Doris Tanner, October 20, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Doris Tanner, October 20, 1986]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing the recent reunion in Sweetwater and asking him to identify the instructors in a photograph that was taken for the newsletter.
Date: October 20, 1986
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, October 17, 1986]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards asking what kind of case is needed for the WASP model and suggesting that he and his wife should visit her soon.
Date: October 17, 1986
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Micki Wright to Rigdon Edwards, October 12, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Micki Wright to Rigdon Edwards, October 12, 1986]

Letter from Micki Wright to Rigdon Edwards with a list of "99s" that greeted the WASP at the airport, saying that it was a pleasure to meet the WASP, him, and his wife, discussing a project they want to work on, and thanking him for the air show tickets.
Date: October 12, 1986
Creator: Wright, Micki
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, October 11, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, October 11, 1986]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards about how tired she was when she got home from vacation and the hospitality she received when she was away.
Date: October 11, 1986
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberta to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 9, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Alberta to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, October 9, 1986]

Letter from Alberta to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing the recent reunion, telling him that it was good to see him, and thanking him for making it possible.
Date: October 9, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, October 5, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, October 5, 1986]

Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the time and effort he spent on the reunion.
Date: October 5, 1986
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Pepper to Ruth Florey, October 2, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Pepper to Ruth Florey, October 2, 1986]

Letter from Henri Pepper to Ruth Florey discussing the recent WASP display and Carlos Alvarado's high school students interviewing WASP.
Date: October 2, 1986
Creator: Pepper, Henri Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate] (open access)

[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a tax bill that Senate had passed and its effects on the economy. Also included are photographs of children and WASP who attended the annual Sweetwater Air Fair.
Date: September 29, 1986
Creator: Holmes, Michael
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cover girl] (open access)

[Clipping: Cover girl]

Newspaper clipping with a captioned photograph of Shirley Slade Teer signing an oversized copy of the Life Magazine cover about the WASP. The clipping also includes the obituaries of Mamie Moulton, Louie Geldart, Alfred F. Henricks, and Lula Mae Lincoln.
Date: September 28, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater is all abuzz with WASPs] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater is all abuzz with WASPs]

Newspaper clippings of an article about an air-show in Sweetwater, Texas. The article also includes information on the history of the WASP program, quotes from several WASP, and a photograph of a navy parachuter at the air-show.
Date: September 28, 1986
Creator: Lazorko, Catherine
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Had to Fight for Veteran Recognition] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Had to Fight for Veteran Recognition]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Nancy Robinson's Aviation. Space Writer's Association award and the article that earned her that award.
Date: September 27, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local WASP reunion events continue through Sunday] (open access)

[Clipping: Local WASP reunion events continue through Sunday]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a past issue John Hosier experienced, certain WASPs' experience in the military, and the 1986 Reunion.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot instructor had one fear: 'Fire in the air'] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot instructor had one fear: 'Fire in the air']

Newspaper clipping of an article about a time when Margaret Tamplin's plane caught fire in the middle of her flight and brief mention of the upcoming reunion.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporter...and complete in the 1986 WASP reunion program. Tanner was one of the first ex-WASPs to register for the reunion yesterday." Another article about an air show that will be held for the WASP is also included.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History