[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986]

Letter from Gary DeWalt of Public Media Arts, Inc. to participants in the 1986 WASP reunion informing them that PMA will be filming a documentary about WASPs during the reunion.
Date: September 23, 1986
Creator: DeWalt, Gary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing correspondence from friends, flight training, giving other students rides in her car, and her flight instructor.
Date: June 23, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Singleton, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Singleton, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Singleton acknowledging their previous letter and asking that they ask their State Representative to vote for House Bill 291.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]

Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date: May 23, 2010
Creator: Wiley, Judy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Holbrook to Plosser and Prince, June 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Holbrook to Plosser and Prince, June 23, 1942]

Copy of a letter from J. D. Holbrook to Plosser and Prince discussing gas leaks at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy at Sweetwater Municipal Airport.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Holbrook, J. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter K. Wilson to Charles Prince, June 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Peter K. Wilson to Charles Prince, June 23, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Peter K. Wilson to Charles Prince discussing issues they both share with the contracts given to them by the Southwestern Associated Telephone Company.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Wilson, Peter K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel'] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today] (open access)

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs are her heroes, Reno says] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs are her heroes, Reno says]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Janet Reno's admiration of the WASPs, their 50th anniversary, achievements accomplished by WASPs, and a brief history about them.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Todd, Ed
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel'] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping about WASPs attending their 50th anniversary and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to them. An account of June Drew flying again for the first time in fifty years is also shared.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence G. Reynolds to Henri Pepper, August 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Florence G. Reynolds to Henri Pepper, August 23, 1986]

Letter from F. G. Reynolds to Henri Elizabeth Pepper containing findings in her research and informing her that she plans to attend the WASP convention in September.
Date: August 23, 1986
Creator: Reynolds, F. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising. This issue features several articles about the WASP and their 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay Chaffey to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards, March 23, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Kay Chaffey to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards, March 23, 1987]

Letter from Kay Gott Chaffey saying that she is sending copies of something she was supposed to months before and to tell Jim Vernon that she will send the photographs she said would soon.
Date: March 23, 1987
Creator: Chaffey, Kay Gott
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs] (open access)

[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs]

Newspaper clipping with an article Senator Barry Goldwater's efforts to extend veteran's benefits to the WASP. An editorial supporting legislation granting veterans' benefits to the WASP is on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 23, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it] (open access)

[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the women who trained at Avenger Field and upcoming events the WASP will be having in Sweetwater. Another article giving more information about the WASP events is also included.
Date: September 23, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and that, after 30 years, they still have not received veteran benefits.
Date: October 23, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and Congress' resistance to grant them veteran status.
Date: October 23, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS] (open access)

[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS]

Newspaper clipping of a section from the "Sweetwater Reporter" featuring several articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The section also includes advertisements from local businesses welcoming the WASP back to Sweetwater.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards, October 23, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards, October 23, 1995]

Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards discussing a travel to Tucson and making conversation.
Date: October 23, 1995
Creator: Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names (open access)

Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names

Rubbing taken by Rigdon Edwards from some of the name plaques at the WASP memorial in Sweetwater at the bequest of a WASP named "Rexy", with a note from her about the monument and those who helped create it.
Date: August 23, 1993
Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, January 23, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards, January 23, 1995]

Letter from Ruth Florey to Rigdon Edwards discussing Ben's worsening condition and telling him the she misses him.
Date: January 23, 1995
Creator: Florey, Ruth Underwood
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter] (open access)

[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History