[Planes on Airstrip]

Photograph of many rows of planes parked on on an airstrip in a desert area, with mountains seen in the background. A note on the back of the photo reads, "Tucson, '02".
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from the WASP Future Committee to All WASP] (open access)

[Memo from the WASP Future Committee to All WASP]

Memo from the WASP Future Committee to all WASP discussing the future of the organization and its status as a nonprofit organization.
Date: 2002?
Creator: WASP Future Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]

Page 2: Newspaper clipping of an article about a reunion of the WASPin Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, including two about car crashes.
Date: October 13, 2002
Creator: Bishop, Jim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Attendance Roster] (open access)

[WASP Reunion Attendance Roster]

Roster of WASP members attending the reunion. The roster lists each attendee's first and last name, class affiliation, the first name of the attendee's spouse, the number of people attending the reunion, and the number attending the dinner.
Date: September 18, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]

Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date: November 19, 2002
Creator: Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame Induction] (open access)

[Invitation: Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame Induction]

Invitation to the 2002 induction ceremonies for the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame.
Date: 2002
Creator: Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002] (open access)

[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002]

The "Local & State" section of the November 2002 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Articles about local news, recent crimes, obituaries, and more are included. Linda Florea's article about the sixtieth reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASPs added sting to nation's air power") and a color photograph of seven WASP can be found on the section's first page.
Date: November 8, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Missileer, 45th Space Wing"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Missileer, 45th Space Wing"]

Copy of the 44th issue of the 44th volume of Missileer. Included are articles about celebrating Veteran's Day, World War One, spacecraft launching programs, action being taken on Air Force Space Command's credit card abuse, identity theft, the Red Cross sending care packages to soldiers, and the WASP and a recent visit to fly on the HC-130 orientation flight.
Date: November 8, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Helen Snapp, January 7, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Helen Snapp, January 7, 2002]

Letter from Dawn Seymour to Helen Snapp informing her that she is being considered for the position of WASP Treasurer and requesting a resume.
Date: January 7, 2002
Creator: Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s] (open access)

[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
Date: December 10, 2002
Creator: Copenhaver, Larry
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp] (open access)

[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]

Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date: November 2002
Creator: Rice, Melinda
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers]

Newspaper clipping of a very brief article announcing an upcoming opportunity to hear Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a WASP member, speak at the Victoria Public Library on the evening of November 21, 2002. On the back of the clipping is part of an article about a local election.
Date: November 8, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Early Bird: Victoria Sunrise Rotary] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Early Bird: Victoria Sunrise Rotary]

Pamphlet for a Rotary Club breakfast meeting featuring guest, WASP Mickey Brown. The pamphlet discusses upcoming events and lists the clubs then-current officers and committees.
Date: December 2002
Creator: Rotary International
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]

Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date: October 13, 2002
Creator: Bishop, Jim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP 60th Anniversary Reunion] (open access)

[Program: WASP 60th Anniversary Reunion]

Program for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 60th Anniversary celebration that includes a memorial tribute to Director Jackie Cochran. The pamphlet also lists pilot and NASA engineer, Marta Bohn-Meyer, as a guest speaker.
Date: 2002
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilot (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2002-2003 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2002-2003

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 187.
Date: 2002
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2002 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2002

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 2002
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Fink Family]

Group photograph of a Hardin-Simmons University-affiliated family posed next to a Christmas tree. From left to right: Katrina Dean Fink (daughter of Dr. Jack Dean, Dean of School of Music); Dr. Bob Fink, Dept. of English; Dr. Tiffany Fink, Dept. of History, and her son Andrew; Jon Fink; and Rob Fink.
Date: Winter 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 7, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 7, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 7, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 21, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 21, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 21, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 10, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 2, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 29, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 3, 2002 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 3, 2002

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 3, 2002
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History