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[Winifred Wood and Janet Reno]

Paper copied photo of Winifred Wood dressed in her WASP uniform, standing to the left of her niece, US Attorney General Janet Reno, who is wearing a matching blue blouse. Both have glasses and name tags, too blurry to read. "1994" is written in pencil on the back of the paper.
Date: 1994?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference (open access)

One More Sentimental Journey, W.A.S.P. Conference

Program entitled "One More Sentimental Journey" for a W.A.S.P. Conference in Washington D.C. A signed letter from President Bill Clinton is included, along with letters, biographical information, photos, and captions from and/or of WASP. Also included are conference itineraries, photo collages, and historical info.
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge, July 12, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge, July 12, 1994]

Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge Sizemore discussing Yevgenia's recent visit to the U.S. from the Soviet Union.
Date: July 12, 1994
Creator: Lazarsky, Barbara Ward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of WASP at WASP Event]

Photograph of two WASP standing together just to the left of a banner for WASP on a large canopy tent. The woman on the left is wearing a white sweater vest over a blue floral shirt, while the other woman is wearing a blue baseball cap with a dark blue WASP t-shirt. The tent has yellow and white stripes.
Date: August 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Reunion Class Photo]

Photograph of a group of twenty-three WASP posed for a group photo in front of a blue curtain. Some are in full WASP uniform while others are in civilian clothes and many can be seen wearing round, blue and white buttons with the diamond wings insignia. The class number 43-4 can be seen printed on the bottom edge of the photo and a note written on the back of the photo reads, "Wash, DC '94".
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William G. Morris to Harry Snapp, July 14, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from William G. Morris to Harry Snapp, July 14, 1994]

Letter from Symposium Co-Chairman of Midland College, Dr. William G. Morris to Dr. Harry Snapp discussing the approval of Snapp's proposal "Pilots, female as well as male: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II."
Date: July 14, 1994
Creator: Morris, William G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken Jacobs to Harry F. Snapp, May 23, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Ken Jacobs to Harry F. Snapp, May 23, 1994]

Letter from Editor Ken Jacobs from the West Texas Historical Association to Harry F. Snapp discussing the selection of Dr. Snapp's paper for Volume 70 of the WTHA yearbook.
Date: May 23, 1994
Creator: Ken Jacobs
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Class of 44-10]

Photograph of the WASP class 44-10. Charlyne Creger is in the back row, third from the right.
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Plaque for WASP]

Photograph of a plaque for Women Airforce Service Pilots. It has the WASP wings logo at the top and reads, "Women Airforce Service Pilots served their country in World War II. They were the first women military pilots to fly with the United States Army Air Forces. 1942 - 1944. Dedicated 12 September 1994."
Date: 1994~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII Veterans Dardanelle Brown and Annelle Bulechek] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII Veterans Dardanelle Brown and Annelle Bulechek]

Newspaper clipping describing a commemorative reception put on by the Shreveport Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans. The clipping feature of a photograph of two WASP at the ceremony, Dardanelle Brown and Annelle Bulechek. Partial wedding announcements and a wedding ad are printed on the back of the clipping.
Date: June 19, 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 32, Number 2, August, 1994 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 32, Number 2, August, 1994

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: August 1994
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994]

Photocopy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie sending regards to her family, thanking her for the photos and explaining how she always had a desire to fly at a young age. A memorial of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is attached on the final page explaining their history, experiences and fight for militarization.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Good Turn Out for Work Party: Squadron Members Help to "Keep 'Em Flying!"] (open access)

[Clipping: Good Turn Out for Work Party: Squadron Members Help to "Keep 'Em Flying!"]

Article about the Confederate Air Force squadron coming together for an all day event to clean and repair planes for an upcoming air show. Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance, is noted to have attended and helped out, and an arrow is drawn in pencil pointing her out in a group photo on the page. A handwritten note above the photo reads, "Golden Gate Squadron Confederate Air Force Newsletter ~1994"
Date: 1994~
Creator: Craig, George
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting Schedule (open access)

West Texas Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting Schedule

The West Texas Historical Association's Seventy-First Annual Meeting schedule for the meeting in Midland, Texas on April 8 and 9, 1994. It includes lists of all officers, members of the board of directors, and ex-officio broad members.
Date: 1994-04-08/1994-04-09
Creator: West Texas Historical Association
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Harl Pinkard, August 1, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Harl Pinkard, August 1, 1994]

Letter from Dawn Seymour to Harl Pinkard discussing the progress being made on the historical markers.
Date: August 1, 1994
Creator: Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards, December 24, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards, December 24, 1994]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards telling a story about her parents and a past visit to Europe.
Date: December 24, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure to WASP from Travelmasters International] (open access)

[Brochure to WASP from Travelmasters International]

Brochure from a travel agency describing what activities to expect at an upcoming Women Airforce Service Pilots conference in Washington D.C.
Date: 1994
Creator: Travelmasters International
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harl Pinkard to Rigdon Edwards, Febraury 22, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Harl Pinkard to Rigdon Edwards, Febraury 22, 1994]

Letter from Harl to Rigdon discussing the building of a monument.
Date: February 22, 1994
Creator: Pinkard, Harl W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1994] (open access)

[Letter to Rigdon Edwards, October 25, 1994]

Letter to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his hospitality.
Date: October 25, 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date: May 15, 1994
Creator: Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 11, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 11, 1994]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards inviting him to a class dinner and to his home.
Date: September 11, 1994
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby Felker to WASP, December, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Toby Felker to WASP, December, 1994]

Letter from Toby Felker to WASP enclosed with a souvenir book from their previous conference.
Date: December 1994
Creator: Felker, Toby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Elaine Harmon to Rig Edwards, October 24, 1994]

Postcard from Elaine Harmon to Rig Edwards discussing photographs he sent her and her recent visit with fellow WASP Jean Downey. The front of the postcard has a picture of a currency wagon at the U.S. Treasury Department.
Date: October 24, 1994
Creator: Harmon, Elaine
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]

Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".
Date: November 4, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History