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[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]
Copy of a letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger informing her that the president is unable to provide his personal autograph due to the large number of requests they receive. He extends gratitude from President Clinton to Ms. Creger for showing interest in his administration.
Date:
December 3, 1997
Creator:
Burkhardt, Daniel W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Hugh King, November 30, 1997]
Letter from Dawn Seymour to Hugh King discussing the making of a historical marker in Mulberry Canyon, Texas. A sticky note with a message to Rigdon Edwards is also included.
Date:
November 30, 1997
Creator:
Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP Committee Members, Nov. 12, 1997]
Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP committee member discussing planning and budget for the year 2000 WASP reunion.
Date:
November 12, 1997
Creator:
Taylor, Homer K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP Committee Members, November 12, 1997]
Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP Committee Members discussing planning for the year 2000 WASP Reunion.
Date:
November 12, 1997
Creator:
Taylor, Homer K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon, November 3, 1997]
Letter from Elaine Harmon discussing Clay, Virginia, and Marilyn Spear, her granddaughter Erin, and how she feels about the accolades she received from serving in the Air Force.
Date:
November 3, 1997
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1997]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards discussing a newspaper biography he wrote and making conversation. The front is an illustration of a North American B - 25 Medium Bomber.
Date:
November 3, 1997
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Photograph of Teresa James at Banquet]
Photograph of Teresa James wearing a Santiago blue WASP uniform, shaking hands with Claudia Kennedy and Sheila Widnall. Handwritten text on the back says, "Teresa shaking hands with Lt. General Claudia Kennedy, Deputy Chief of Intelligence and Retired Airforce in civilian clothes, Sheila Widnall."
Date:
1997-11~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Dorothea 'Didi' Moorman"]
Newspaper clipping about women dispelling male fears about the B-29 Superfortress. A photo of Dorothea "Didi" Moorman standing with Brig. General Paul Tibbets in Fort Walton Beach Florida is shown.
Date:
October 21, 1997
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 21, 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial to U.S. Servicewomen Dedication"]
Newspaper clipping about female veterans visiting the newly built Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
Date:
October 19, 1997
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female vets saluted with memorial]
Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial honoring WASP veterans and other women who served in the military. The article includes a brief description of the group's service in WWII and photograph of an architect's model of the planned memorial. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for furniture and parts of other articles.
Date:
October 18, 1997
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nine WASP]
Photograph of a group of nine WASP, including Helen Snapp, standing and sitting in front of a white backdrop. Some of the WASP are wearing white outfits with blue WASP scarves, while four of the WASP members are wearing their Santiago blue WASP uniforms.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Three WASP ]
Photograph of three WASP , wearing Santiago blue WASP uniforms, leaning against the stone edge of a raised plant bed. All three women are wearing sunglasses and looking at the camera. In the background, a group of people is gathered on the left, while a statue of a plane is visible in the background on the right.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of WASP in Uniform at Air Force Academy]
Photograph of fiveWASP standing outside in front of a plant bed at the Air Force Academy, with the Cadet Chapel visible in the background. The women are wearing variations of the blue WASP uniform.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Dedication Women in Military Service for America Memorial]
Program of events, speakers, and guests for the Dedication to Women in Military Service ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, October 18, 1997.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 36, Number 2, October, 1997
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:
October 1997
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Women of the Armed Services Political Cartoon]
Political cartoon of a memorial of man in uniform riding on top of a woman like a horse. The text on the memorial reads, "Memorial to the Women of the Armed Services".
Date:
October 1997
Creator:
Benson, Steve
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Planning Committee Minutes]
Minutes from a planning committee meeting for a Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date:
September 30, 1997
Creator:
WASP Reunion Planning Committee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "State Group Supports Memorial"]
Newspaper clipping about a group of Oklahoman female veterans supporting the building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Date:
September 21, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State Group Supports Memorial]
Newspaper clipping of an article about funds being collected for building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
Date:
September 21, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Copy of a newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program. There are several advertisements and articles included on this clipping.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History