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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

[Suzette Van Daell Douglas Family Photo]

Photograph of Suzette Van Daell Douglas and her family.
Date: February 13, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: She set the bar for all pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: She set the bar for all pilots]

Newspaper clipping from the Desert Sun, "She set the bar for all pilots: Jackie Cochran had more flight records than anyone and became part of valley history" by Mary Anne Pinkston. The story continues from the front page to page E5 and discusses her flying accomplishments and trophies, as well as her marriage to Floyd Odlum and their life together.
Date: September 14, 2003
Creator: Pinkston, Mary Anne
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Speaking to Room]

Photograph of an older woman wearing a blazer standing on a platform behind a table where four other women (possibly WASPs) are sitting.
Date: June 10, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Speaking with Microphone]

Photograph of an unidentified older woman wearing a blue shirt and name tag speaking to a room with a microphone in front of her. There are light blue plastic cups in the foreground and the heads of seated women are visible in the background.
Date: June 10, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women in Audience]

Photograph of many unidentified women sitting in audience seating (perhaps in classroom) facing the right side. A projector is mounted on the ceiling and one woman in red (center) is writing in a notebook.
Date: June 10, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret'] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date: 2003
Creator: Rivas, Lisa Harrison
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlyne Creger with U.S. Flag]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing her WASP uniform standing next to a U.S. flag in front of a white wall.
Date: May 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlyne Creger and Four Women at Table]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing a brightly-colored shirt (far right) and four unidentified women sitting around a table eating; there are two other tables and several people standing in the background.
Date: June 5, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Daedalians Certificate] (open access)

[Order of Daedalians Certificate]

Certificate from the Order of Daedalians declaring Rosa Charlyne Creger an official member.
Date: February 20, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger, June 10, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger, June 10, 2003]

Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger in regards to their recent conversation and requesting an interview to further discuss her love story.
Date: June 10, 2003
Creator: Krech, Teal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: From Sawdust to Stardust: A Salute to Jacqueline Cochran 19th Anniversary Dinner] (open access)

[Program: From Sawdust to Stardust: A Salute to Jacqueline Cochran 19th Anniversary Dinner]

Program from an anniversary dinner hosted at the Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center honoring Jacqueline Cochran. Several Women Airforce Service Pilots are listed as guests.
Date: October 18, 2003
Creator: Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlyne Creger and U.S. Flag]

Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing her WASP uniform standing next to a U.S. flag in front of a white wall.
Date: May 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 41, Number 2, August, 2003 (open access)

WASP News, Volume 41, Number 2, August, 2003

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 2003
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Banquet in Hangar]

Photograph of people sitting at tables at a banquet inside a hangar with two unidentified women standing at a podium in the front next to a WWII-era plane and a U.S. flag.
Date: May 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rocco Defelice to Charlyne Creger, February 20, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Rocco Defelice to Charlyne Creger, February 20, 2003]

Acceptance Letter from Rocco Defelice to Rosa Charlyne Creger welcoming her to the Order of Daedalians along with enclosed guidelines for newly approved members.
Date: February 20, 2003
Creator: Defelice, Rocco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History