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[Clipping: Women of War] (open access)

[Clipping: Women of War]

Newspaper clipping of a section of the May 1990 issue of The Miami Herald. Articles about the WASPs service in World War 2, why Maria Muniz joined the Marine Corps, two nurses who served in the Vietnam War, and more are included.
Date: May 27, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII, National Conference (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII, National Conference

Program from the national conference of Women Airforce Service Pilots in Anaheim, California. The pamphlet contains letters, biographies, conference staff information, itineraries, artwork, photographs, and sponsor ads.
Date: 1996
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards, May 7, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards, May 7, 1983]

Letter from Joan McKesson to Rigdon Edwards discussing his plans to attend the 1984 WASP Reunion, and encouraging him to urge other instructors to attend as well.
Date: May 7, 1983
Creator: McKesson, Joan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]

Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date: August 15, 1973
Creator: Baty, Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
1984 W.A.S.P. Reunion (open access)

1984 W.A.S.P. Reunion

Notice with information about the 1984 WASP Reunion, including date, time, location, room reservation procedure, and schedule of events.
Date: 1984~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and other WASP being honored for their service in WWII
Date: May 28, 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter: Fifinella Fanfare - San Diego Doings] (open access)

[Newsletter: Fifinella Fanfare - San Diego Doings]

Newsletter from the San Diego area "Fifinellas" with news on its members and the organization's activities.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]

Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.
Date: October 8, 1945
Creator: Chamberlain, Margaret L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980] (open access)

[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980]

Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
Date: 1980
Creator: Davis, Edna Modisette
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion, September 1984] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion, September 1984]

Flyer for the WASP 1984 Reunion event, including a map of the hotel, details for registration and reservations, a schedule of events, and a tear-off form for registration. There is more information about the reunion on the back of the flyer.
Date: 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980 #2] (open access)

[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980 #2]

Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
Date: 1980
Creator: Davis, Edna Modisette
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Meeting Agenda] (open access)

[General Business Meeting Agenda]

Agenda for a general business meeting, concerning WASP matters.
Date: 1984~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Catherine A. Murphy] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Catherine A. Murphy]

Envelope addressed to Catherine A. Murphy in Arcadia, California. Also included is an envelope addressed to the Vacation Village Hotel in San Diego, California, with a form printed on the inside of the envelope.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Freda M. Breise to Avenger Field Instructor, May 24, 1984] (open access)

[Letter from Freda M. Breise to Avenger Field Instructor, May 24, 1984]

Letter from Freda M. Breise to an Avenger Field Instructor discussing an upcoming WASP reunion in San Diego, from September 12, 1984 through September 16, 1984. The letter also includes a registration update with a tear-off form registration form.
Date: May 24, 1984
Creator: Breise, Freda M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits] (open access)

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
1984 W.A.S.P. Reunion (open access)

1984 W.A.S.P. Reunion

Schedule for the 1984 WASP reunion celebration in San Diego, California, held at the Vacation Village Resort. The schedule includes addresses for the resort and registration, details for room reservation, information on optional activities, and the itinerary.
Date: 1984~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Third Auto Crash Body Is Recovered] (open access)

[Clipping: Third Auto Crash Body Is Recovered]

Newspaper clipping of a brief article about the recovery of the bodies of WASP Miss Hayden A. Head, Kathryn Alspach (also WASP), and actor John O'Malley in Santa Monica, California, after a fatal car crash. A portion of large text for an advertisement is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 58, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 2004 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 58, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 2004

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: November 2004
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 57, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 2003

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 2003
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 60, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 2006 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 60, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 2006

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 2006
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chart of Accounts #1] (open access)

[Chart of Accounts #1]

First iteration of the chart of accounts for the Polaris Flight Academy including expenses, accounts payable, and other financial information.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[British Refresher School Yearbook, Class 31, 1942] (open access)

[British Refresher School Yearbook, Class 31, 1942]

Yearbook for class 32 of the British Refresher School at the Aero Center in Imperial, California. The book includes pictures of the graduates and staff, as well as cartoons and short bios of each student.
Date: February 28, 1942
Creator: British Refresher School
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History