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[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
[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

[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

[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

[Charlyne Creger with American 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 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
[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: 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
[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
[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
[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
An Interview with Ms. Charlyne Creger (open access)

An Interview with Ms. Charlyne Creger

Interview with Charlyne Creger, a former WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots). She answers questions about her childhood, her time in the WASP Program during WWII, her career as a nurse, and events in her later life.
Date: May 3, 2003
Creator: Lynch, Phil
Object Type: Text
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
[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
[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, April 28, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, April 28, 2003]

Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger discussing the details of their conversation about the Oral History Project and stating that he looks forward to interviewing Ms. Creger about her experiences as a World War II veteran.
Date: April 28, 2003
Creator: Lynch, Phil
Object Type: Letter
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
[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
[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
[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 to Charlyne Creger, January 10, 2003] (open access)

[Letter to Charlyne Creger, January 10, 2003]

Letter to Charlyne Creger wishing her a happy 84th birthday and updating her on some published articles regarding the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Date: January 10, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Women Airforce Service Pilots] (open access)

[Letter to the Women Airforce Service Pilots]

Letter to the Women Airforce Service Pilots describing the conference of 'Women in Technology' at Avenger Field where the WASPs were honored and their history shared to the young audience.
Date: 2003~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man with Medals]

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a blue suit with various medals sitting at a table with an unidentified woman at a banquet; there are other people sitting at other tables in the background.
Date: May 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
[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell] (open access)

[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell]

Certificate of membership from the Order of Daedalians given to Gayle Snell, appointing her to the "Founder Membership of William B. Snoot" and signed by the national commander and national secretary.
Date: April 23, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History