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[60th Anniversary Reunion Schedule]
Copies of the schedule for the 2002 WASP reunion in Tucson, along with information about the planned reunion tours and a copy of a board meeting agenda.
Date:
2002
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
By Laws Report, 2002
Report by Helen Cannon in which she writes and then answers several questions written to her about the by-laws of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
Date:
August 12, 2002
Creator:
Cannon, Helen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Citizen Patriot Award]
Certificate issued to the WASP "in recognition of their dedication, exemplary service and personal sacrifice" (line 6). It is signed in blue ink by Albert C. Zapanta, Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board.
Date:
September 24, 2002
Creator:
Reserve Forces Policy Board
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: On Wings of Victory]
Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Live Oak
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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: Teresa James- Unlikely Poster Girl for Women Pilots]
Clipping discussing Teresa Jame's flight career and her experiences joining the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron in World War II. A note enclosed with the clipping reads, "Aunt Ca Ca: Wanted you to see this. Hope you're doing well! Bob".
Date:
October 2002
Creator:
Freeze, Di
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: 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
[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
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date:
March 10, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]
Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Collage of Photos of Charlyne Creger in Texas]
Collage of three photos of Charlyne Creger during a trip to Texas. The top left photo is of Creger eating ice cream, the bottom left photo is of Creger sitting with a woman under a WASP flag, and the bottom right photo is of Creger posing with a stuffed bull's head. The text on the collage reads "Charlyne's Texas Adventure 2002!"
Date:
2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flight 1, Region One Newsletter, Volume 5 Number 1, January, 2002
Newsletter for Region I members of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots. This brief issue advertises signing up for the newsletter to receive further updates on upcoming WASP events.
Date:
January 2002
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Immediate Past President's Report WASP Biennial Convention, Tucson, AZ October 4-5, 2002
Report by Lucile Wise on her thoughts about improving the way the position of Immediate Past President of the Women Airforce Service Pilots serves on the group's board, as well as how the organization functions overall.
Date:
2002
Creator:
Wise, Lucille
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Albert C. Zapanta to Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans, October 16, 2002]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta, chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, to WASP veterans discussing a recent Board awards dinner and expressing recognition of the WASPs' service.
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Zapanta to Members of the WASP, October 16, 2002 #1]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) to members of the WASP advising them that they have been awarded the RFPB's Citizen Patriot Unit Award "for their honorable, yet often unpublicized service during World War II" (lines 9-10).
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Zapanta to Members of the WASP, October 16, 2002 #2]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) to members of the WASP advising them that they have been awarded the RFPB's Citizen Patriot Unit Award "for their honorable, yet often unpublicized service during World War II" (lines 9-10).
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to Maxine Flournoy, Aug. 24, 2002]
Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to Maxine Flourney discussing the growing WASP member email list and the number of members that the group has lost track of.
Date:
August 24, 2002
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Department of the Air Force to Helen Snapp, November 12, 2002]
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Warren from the Department of the Air Force to Helen Snapp discussing Snapp's recent visit for an HC-130 orientation flight with the 920th Rescue Group at Patrick Air Force Base.
Date:
November 12, 2002
Creator:
Warren, Kenneth E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Charlyne Creger, February 22, 2002]
Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Charlyne Creger and other WASPs, friends, and family, announcing her decision to not undergo further medical treatment and to place herself in hospice care. Francie Park's obituary is photocopied onto the back of the letter, which was written before her death and mailed out a few days afterward by Jonnie G. Bernard.
Date:
February 22, 2002
Creator:
Park, Francie Meisner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History