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[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure] (open access)

[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure]

An informational brochure explaining the history of the WASP and achievements by WASP veterans since their deactivation. Included is a list of important persons, units, and awards.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure] (open access)

[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure]

Brochure for the City-County Pioneer Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, briefly advertising its collection and contact/visiting information.
Date: [1986..]
Creator: City-County Pioneer Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure] (open access)

[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure]

Brochure for the Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlensake Round-up with information for round-ups in 1986, 1987, 1988.
Date: 1986
Creator: Sweetwater Jaycees
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form] (open access)

[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form]

An advertising pamphlet from Patrice Press for Sisters in the Sky Volume 1, an autobiography and history of the WAFS by WASP Adela Riek Scharr. The book's cover, a summary, and two photos of Scharr are featured.
Date: 1986
Creator: The Patrice Press
System: The Portal to Texas History
Benefits for Veterans and Service Personnel with Service since January 31, 1955 and Their Dependents (open access)

Benefits for Veterans and Service Personnel with Service since January 31, 1955 and Their Dependents

A pamphlet from the VA discussing available benefits, including various options for different kinds of service personnel, entitlement eligibility, requirements, and contact information.
Date: January 1979
Creator: Veterans Administration
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #4] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #4]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: {{{name}}}
System: The Portal to Texas History
Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover flying the Shrike Commander (open access)

Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover flying the Shrike Commander

Pamphlet from North American Rockwell advertising the Aero Commander Shrike and a demonstration routine performed by acrobatic pilot Bob Hoover.
Date: May 1972
Creator: North American Rockwell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope]

Flyer for the 1986 WASP Reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, including information on lodging, travel, and registration. This copy includes information on lodging and arrivals, a map of Sweetwater, and a schedule of events. An envelope from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce is included.
Date: September 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Veteran benefits pamphlet] (open access)

[Veteran benefits pamphlet]

A folded pamphlet with serrated edges from the VA listing available benefits and eligibility for them.
Date: [1977-01-01..]
Creator: United States. Veterans Administration
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944 (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944

An pamphlet discussing the history of the WASP from their founding until their recognition as military veterans, illustrated with photos of the WASP as well as Jackie Cochran and Hap Arnold.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, B. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women in Military Service Memorial (open access)

Women in Military Service Memorial

A pamphlet detailing plans for the Women in Military Service Memorial in Washington, D.C., including information on the history of servicewomen, the campaign to establish a memorial, and how names can be added to it.
Date: [1988..]
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fly Girls of WWII (open access)

Fly Girls of WWII

A brochure from Wings Across American advertising the "Fly Girls of WWII" exhibit on display at the Baylor University Mayborn Museum Complex, including photos of the exhibit and the faces of dozens of WASP veterans.
Date: [..2008-04-01]
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide (open access)

Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide

A brochure featuring events, businesses, parks, points of interest, and activities in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: 1980~/1989~
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour (open access)

Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour

A brochure with a walking tour of downtown Sweetwater, Texas, featuring a map and information about each historical building.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wings Across America pamphlet] (open access)

[Wings Across America pamphlet]

A pamphlet from Wings Across America discussing its mission and the history of the WASP.
Date: 2000~/2009~
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP WWII Museum announcement] (open access)

[WASP WWII Museum announcement]

A pamphlet announcing the creation of the WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, listing proposed exhibits and building design.
Date: 2002
Creator: WASP WWII Museum Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Airlines Thanksgiving Menu, 1943] (open access)

[American Airlines Thanksgiving Menu, 1943]

An in-flight menu from American Airlines for Thanksgiving, 1943. The cover features a drawing of various military aircraft flying over a pastoral scene with the words "For This We are Thankful."
Date: 1943-11-25~
Creator: American Airlines
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the US Army Adjutant General's Office for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: carrying the Dempsey Code Book; the treatment of conscientious objectors; identifying and recommending soldiers for railway work; and a reminder for commanders on giving clear instructions for the number of rations needed during travel. At the start is also a note admonishing units and exchanges against maintaining excess funds outside of their allotted rations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131]

Bulletin from US Army Southern Department Headquarters discussing the disregard for appropriate channels of communication when troops send forms to the War Risk Insurance Bureau, instead of through their appropriate chains-of-command.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 88] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 88]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the the award of a Distinguished Service Medal and that of several posthumous Distinguished Service Crosses.
Date: September 26, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 82] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 82]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding empowering the commander of Syracuse Recruit Camp to appoint general courts-martial, minor changes to previous orders, and the course and organization of Army equine schools.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 87] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 87]

General orders outlining new requirements on qualification cards for embarked officers; a terminology change affecting "attached" versus "assigned" officers; requirements for finger printing; and the organization of new special and technical engineer units.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History