Boys Sitting on Fence

Copy negative of two boys, V. C. Perini, Jr. and Jack Braidwood, sitting on a fence in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both boys are wearing a hat and have their arms crossed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nira Rodeo Program Cover

Copy negative of a Nira Rodeo program cover. It has a picture of barrel racer Pat McDaniel leaning on a tree in a field in western wear. Around the picture are some details about the event on June 12-15, 1958.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

El Paso

Topographic quadrangle map of El Paso, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, and roads, with relief shown by contours and spot heights. Location, coverage, and sectionalized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000 On back is a map of El Paso, Texas, and the vicinity, showing roads, bodies of water, and landmarks. Scale ca. 1:40,000
Date: 1950
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro, September 18, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro, September 18, 1979]

Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro expressing displeasure with the Texas Ten's decision to send their petition to the class secretaries in addition to the board of directors.
Date: September 18, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Appreciation] (open access)

[Certificate of Appreciation]

Certificate presented to Rigdon "Rig" Edwards at the 1978 WASP Reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado acknowledging his "wholehearted and dedicated service to the WASP organization."
Date: September 1978
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of WASP in Uniform at Air Force Academy]

Photograph of fiveWASP standing outside in front of a plant bed at the Air Force Academy, with the Cadet Chapel visible in the background. The women are wearing variations of the blue WASP uniform.
Date: 1997-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Small Note About Colorado Springs] (open access)

[Small Note About Colorado Springs]

Note written on small paper that possibly says "1978 Colorado Springs, Col, Air Force, Royal Gorge(?), Esther(?) Park area, Coors, Christmas 1962, Olmi Landselhwr(?)."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Snapp and Friends at Royal Gorge]

Photograph of WASP Helen Wyatt Snapp, Helen M. Schaefer, Juanita "Nita" Bolish Cooke, and Jeanne Bennett Robertson sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the Royal Gorge in Colorado Springs.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978]

Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP discussing an upcoming conference for former WASP members in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The letter is printed on WASP Conference stationary, and includes a form for registering for tours at the conference. Also included is a second letter from Penny Garrett to WASP members about contributing to a souvenir program for the event.
Date: April 3, 1978
Creator: Reed, Betty Jo & Chappell, Mary Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for WASP Conference, September 27, 1978] (open access)

[Program for WASP Conference, September 27, 1978]

Program for the WASP Conference at the Antlers Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from September 27, 1978 through October 1, 1978.
Date: 1978~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Year of the W.A.S.P. Banquet, September 30, 1978] (open access)

[Program for Year of the W.A.S.P. Banquet, September 30, 1978]

Program for the Year of the WASP Banquet at the Antlers Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, September 30, 1978. The program includes a schedule of events at the banquet, a short biography on Senator Barry M. Goldwater, and information about the banquet's entertainment, the Air Force Academy's Moods in Blues Singers.
Date: 1978~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, June 1981 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, June 1981

Quarterly 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. Of note are several articles about the death of member Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: June 1981
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Conference Room Reservation, 1978] (open access)

[WASP Conference Room Reservation, 1978]

Form with information about reserving a room for the 1978 WASP Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado from September 27, 1978 through October 1, 1978.
Date: 1978~
Creator: Reed, Betty Jo & Chappell, Mary Helen
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed] (open access)

[Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed]

Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed, concerning an upcoming WASP conference, including rules, special dates, and information on extra activities at the conference.
Date: 1978~
Creator: Reed, Betty Jo
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Year of the W.A.S.P. Colorado Springs Conference] (open access)

[Program for the Year of the W.A.S.P. Colorado Springs Conference]

Program for the Year of the W.A.S.P. Colorado Springs Conference, held from September 27, 1978 through October 1, 1978. Includes two separate notices for conference attendees, concerning the conference hotel's rules and available amenities.
Date: 1978~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's Memorial Service, November 6, 1980] (open access)

[Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's Memorial Service, November 6, 1980]

Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's memorial service at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 6, 1980, at 4:30 p.m. The invitation includes a photo of Cochran on the front, and a map of the Air Force Academy on the back.
Date: 1980~
Creator: United States Air Force Academy.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Annual WASP Conference, 1978] (open access)

[Program: Annual WASP Conference, 1978]

Program listing events for the annual WASP conference in 1978, along with historical notes, biographical sketches, and advertising related to the conference.
Date: 1978
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2]

A copy of a typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
Date: October 1938
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting Draft] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting Draft]

A 7-page handwritten version of Blanche Perry's essay "Presentation and Interpretation: Baptistry Painting" to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ. This letter contains more information than the typewritten version.
Date: October 1938
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3]

A four-page typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
Date: June 19, 1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ] (open access)

[Bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ]

A copy of a bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ's open house excerpting Blanche Perry's interpretation of the baptistry painting, introducing Eastside's minister, Douglas G. Young, listing church elders and deacons, and giving a brief history of the Eastside Church of Christ.
Date: June 19, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Eastside Church of Christ Brochure] (open access)

[Eastside Church of Christ Brochure]

A small brochure titled "What to Expect When You Visit Us" describing the goals and worship elements of the Eastside Church of Christ congregation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #2314 and Car - Colorado Springs, Colorado]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2314" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 20th 1941 (ex T&P #555)."
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History