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[Letter from Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, February 12, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, February 12, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant General Thomas A. Baker to Eleanor Brown, inviting her to apply for membership in the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal order of military pilots.
Date: February 12, 2003
Creator: Baker, Thomas A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown notifying her of her acceptance into the Order of Daedalians. He states that she has been appointed to the founder membership of Henry J. Brown, a World War I pilot from Texas. He mentions that her membership card is enclosed and that her membership certificate has been mailed separately.
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: DeFelice, Rocco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large WASP Group Photo]

Photograph of thirty WASP in casual clothing, some with blue reunion scarves, gathered for a group photo in front of a large fireplace. The note on the back of the photo reads, "Dayton '03?".
Date: 2003?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book] (open access)

[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book]

Booklet created by the Dayton Air Show full of songs sung by Women Airforce Service Pilots while in service. The cover features an image of the blue diamond WASP wings emblem.
Date: 2003
Creator: Vectren Dayton Air Show
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians] (open access)

[Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians]

Certificate of Membership to the Order of Daedalians appointing Eleanor Brown to the Founder Membership of Henry J. Brown. The certificate includes a picture of a winged figure hovering in front of the sun along with the phrase "Volabamus Volamus."
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to New Members] (open access)

[Letter from Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to New Members]

Letter from Colonel Clement E. Bellion, Jr. to new members of the Order of Daedalians, discussing the benefits and responsibilities associated with membership in the organization.
Date: 2003~
Creator: Bellion, Clement E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: UTD Leaders Had Secret Pension Fund] (open access)

[Clipping: UTD Leaders Had Secret Pension Fund]

"Section B" of the May 2003 issue of Metro Miami. Article about UTD leadership taking from secret reserve funds, child abuse, WASPs acquiring their veteran status, and more are included.
Date: May 25, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]

Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date: January 11, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Talk to TH"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Talk to TH"]

Magazine clipping with eight entries from WASP or military personnel that had experience in aviation.
Date: January 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2003-2004 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2003-2004

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 2003
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2003-2004 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2003-2004

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 2003
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2003 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 2003

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 2003
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University Trustees, 2003]

Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees on the front steps of a campus buildings. The people pictured have been identified on the back of the photo.
Date: Spring 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Spicer Family Christmas Card]

Christmas photo card of the Spicer family gathered in front of the fireplace. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “We waited to send out cards until we could take this picture at our Christmas gathering on December 21. Pictured are (back row l-r) Johnny and Connie Earp, Cindy Spicer, Carlene and Charles Spicer, Holder Biemeret, Carrie Spicer, Mallary, Kim, and Chuck Spicer, (front rowl-r) Hollie and Hannah Biemeret, Hamilton Spicer, and Hope Biemeret.”
Date: December 21, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of James Leddy with Children]

Photographic slide of James Leddy, wearing a denim shirt and a cowboy hat, instructing children in the art of boot making at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The children gather around Leddy in a semi-circle as he speaks to them.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Festival Theater]

Photograph of three Hardin-Simmons University students performing a play on stage at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The backdrop is of a painted cowboy shooting at a fair game.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Paul Madden Singing]

Photographic slide of cowboy singer, Paul Madden, playing the guitar and singing into a microphone at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. He wears a brown cowboy hat and a denim jacket. Several large trees can be seen in the background.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Story Telling]

Photographic slide of a student reading a picture book story to a group of children at the 2003 Western Heritage Day.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Performers at Western Heritage Day]

Photographic slide of two men performing outside at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. One of the men wears overalls and a red bandanna with a cowboy hat, and the other man holds a tin bucket.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Boot Making]

Photograph of James Leddy making boots at a booth at the 2003 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Children and adults surround the booth, watching Leddy use his tools. In the background, children play on a field of grass.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Gary Fraser with Children]

Photographic slide of Gary Fraser talking to a group of children at the 2003 Western Heritage Day in Abilene, Texas. Two shovels can be seen stuck in the ground, and Gary has his hand propped on one of the handles.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboy Singers]

Photographic slide of Paul Madden, Herb Grover, and Taylor Rankin singing and playing instruments at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The “Arizona Bill” cannon at Hardin-Simmons University can be seen in the background.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Play at Western Heritage Day]

Photographic slide of a man and a woman performing outside at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The woman holds a toy shotgun and points it off into the distance while the man holds his hands up.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Child Roping]

Photographic slide of a child practicing her lassoing skills at the 2003 Western Heritage Day. The child attempts to rope an imitation steer head attached to a hay square. One of the student helpers is shown tying the rope into a lasso.
Date: 2003
Creator: Diekel, Tom
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History