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[Eleanor Brown Climbing into Plane #2]

Photograph of Eleanor Brown wearing a flight suit and parachute pack while climbing into an airplane. "Mickey McLernon" is written on the bottom edge of the photo. "Eleanor McLernon 1944" is written on the back of the photo. "Wilma Miller" is written on the back but scratched out.
Date: [1993,1994]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The World War II Times, Volume 8, Number 3, April - May 1993 (open access)

The World War II Times, Volume 8, Number 3, April - May 1993

Newspaper clipping of The World War II Times containing stories about veterans and WASP as well as about WWII. There are also photographs, comics, and advertisements included.
Date: 1993
Creator: World War II National Commemorative Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated] (open access)

[Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated]

Newspaper clipping of an article about plans for a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military, including the meaning of the monument to veterans and family members of veterans, like Ann Freeman, Frieda Hardin, and Dahrie Christiansen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for supporting local small businesses.
Date: [1993..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Cleon Stewart, March 18, 1993

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Cleon Stewart, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Tulia, Texas, who served and was captured with the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (known as the "Lost Battalion"). Stewart discusses joining the National Guard, training and the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to the Pacific in November, 1941, diversion to Java after December 7th, Japanese air strikes and the invasion, the American surrender and initial internement by the Japanese, experiences in internment at Bicycle Camp in Batavia, transfer to Changi Camp, Singapore, and life in captivity there, and liberation.
Date: March 18, 1993
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Stewart, Cleon
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Elizabeth Wall Strohfus to Charlyne Creger, May 23, 1993]

Postcard featuring a picture of WASP pilot, Elizabeth Wall Strohfus, sent from herself to Charlyne Creger. Handwriting on the postcard image reads, "All my love, Elizabeth" and "To Charlyne- With Love- Betty -".
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Strohfus, Elizabeth Wall
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Suzanne M. Dee to Velta Benn, November 3, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Suzanne M. Dee to Velta Benn, November 3, 1993]

Letter from Suzanne M. Dee showing her appreciation for the Women Airforce Service Pilots and suggesting that they share their knowledge and experience of flying to the next generation of pilots.
Date: November 3, 1993
Creator: Dee, Suzanne M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger, September 2, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger, September 2, 1993]

Copy of a letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger thanking her for the letter she sent and explaining how she became such a great admirer of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: September 2, 1993
Creator: Dee, Suzanne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlyne Creger with Bill Clinton]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing her WASP uniform standing next to President Bill Clinton in front of what appears to be a memorial in Washington D.C.; there are several other women in uniform behind her and trees behind the memorial in the background.
Date: [1993..2001]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger, November 12, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger, November 12, 1993]

Copy of a letter from Suzanne Dee to Charlyne Creger expressing her admiration of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and suggesting that they share their experiences and knowledge of flying in order to inspire the next generation of pilots.
Date: November 12, 1993
Creator: Dee, Suzanne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memories Take Wing at an Airfield in West Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Memories Take Wing at an Airfield in West Texas]

Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the Women Airforce Service Pilots including the experiences of former members, Mary Ruth Rance and Ola Rexroat.
Date: May 24, 1993
Creator: Pressley, Sue Ann
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Anniversary Welcome Packet Envelope] (open access)

[WASP Anniversary Welcome Packet Envelope]

Empty envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots' 50th anniversary memorial dedication in Sweetwater, Texas. The packet has Catherine Parker's name handwritten in the top right corner along with her class number, 44-9, and features the WASP diamond wings logo printed in the center.
Date: 1993
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
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
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #3] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #3]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping from WASP Newsletter] (open access)

[Clipping from WASP Newsletter]

Page from what appears to be a Women Airforce Service Pilots newsletter with several brief write-in reports from various WASP members. One report from Mary Ruth Rance is circled in pencil.
Date: April 1993
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #2] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #2]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Women's Memorial 1994 Special Edition Calendar (open access)

The Women's Memorial 1994 Special Edition Calendar

Calendar for 1994 featuring images of wartime posters paired alongside photographs and bios of active and veteran women in the military. At the front and back of the calendar, information and images are included of the Women's Memorial set to be constructed in Arlington National Cemetery. The calendar includes American holidays, as well as important dates from American military history.
Date: 1993
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Wesserling]

Photograph of William Wesserling posing in a navy suit.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gravestone of Frederick Field]

Photograph of the stone at the grave site of Frederick P. Field, in a cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Other gravestones and a few trees are visible in the background. The text on the gravestone reads: "Frederick P Field Col US Army World War II Korea Vietnam Jul 24 19196 May 27 1993".
Date: [1993..1999]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Illustration of Two WASP]

Photocopied sketch of two Women Airforce Service Pilot students, Mildred Axton and Leonora Anderson, posing in large flight suits. Text can be seen printed at the bottom describing the two women demonstrating their "zoot suits", the oversize men's size flight suits they were required to wear.
Date: 1993
Creator: Morgan, Scott
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names (open access)

Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names

Rubbing taken by Rigdon Edwards from some of the name plaques at the WASP memorial in Sweetwater at the bequest of a WASP named "Rexy", with a note from her about the monument and those who helped create it.
Date: August 23, 1993
Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
73rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 120 (open access)

73rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 120

Texas House Concurrent Resolution bill signed by Governor Ann Richards commending the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II for their service to their country on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Illustration of Elaine Harmon]

Printed illustration of WASP Elaine Harmon sitting on the wing of a plane with a notepad in hand. Text can be seen printed at the bottom that states her plane and class number, and a note in pencil written next to her head reads, "Blue Skies Always- Elaine Harmon".
Date: 1993
Creator: Morgon, Scott
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History