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[Letter from H. L. "Button" Roberson to Herman F. Fuchs, October 10, 1986]
Letter from Button Roberson to Herman Fuchs discussing a recent visit, their respective medical problems, and a photo. The envelope is included.
Date:
October 10, 1986
Creator:
Roberson, H. L. (Button)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women of World War II reunited]
Newspaper clipping discussing the 1986 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
October 5, 1986
Creator:
Redden, Gail
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter, clipping, and envelope from Lorraine Bain to H. L. Roberson, September 30, 1986]
Letter from Lorraine Bain to members of WASP class 44-W-5 asking for news to include in an upcoming newsletter, as well as a clipping of Jennie G. Wynne's obituary, and a scan of the envelope it was sent in.
Date:
September 30, 1986
Creator:
Bain, Lorraine N. Nelson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Pilots Hold Reunion in Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping discussing a WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, with some advertisements on the back.
Date:
1986-09?
Creator:
A-J News Services
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs, August 8, 1986]
Letter from H. L. Roberson to Herman Fuchs enclosing a copy of a letter from Don Smith (not included) and discussing some recent flying and Fuchs' time as a WASP instructor.
Date:
August 8, 1986
Creator:
Roberson, H. L. (Button)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Early American Life Order Card]
Order card from Early American Life Magazine for the Christmas season.
Date:
[1985..]
Creator:
Early American Life Magazine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Subscription Application: The World's Greatest Locomotives
A subscription slip for The World's Greatest Locomotives, a series pewter sculptures of locomotives produced by the Franklin Mint at Franklin Center near Media, Pennsylvania.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Railway and Locomotive Historical Society
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American History Illustrated subscription card]
An unused subscription card from American History Illustrated.
Date:
1980~/1989~
Creator:
American History Illustrated
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Rudolph Fuchs to Herman Fuchs]
A birthday card from Rudolph Fuchs to his brother Herman discussing how he has been. The card features an image of a 1920s-era pilot posing with a globe.
Date:
1980~/1989~
Creator:
Fuchs, Rudolph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Four Receive Order of Fifinella Awards]
Newspaper clipping discussing awards given by the Order of Fifinella to benefactors of the WASP at their 30th anniversary banquet in Sweetwater, Texas. Featured is a photo of men in uniform and several uniformed WASP veterans saluting an American flag. Various other news excerpt and two advertisements are included.
Date:
[1973,1975]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]
Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date:
June 18, 1972
Creator:
Albuquerque Journal
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Chamber Area News, June 1972
Newsletter of the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce including news, upcoming events, publications, and other information of interest to the members. This issue includes an article about the upcoming reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
June 1972
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Order of Fifinella Statement of Cash Transfers, 30 November 1970 - 7 January 1972
A ledger summary for the Order of Fifinella from November 30, 1970 to January 7, 1972, detailing receipts, disbursements, and cash. A handwritten note from Ann Atkeison on the bottom says that the Order desperately needs donations.
Date:
[1972-01-07..]
Creator:
Atkeison, Ann
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #4]
Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
I Am Your Flag
A card from the Texas Bank and Trust Company with a soliloquy by an American flag, illustrated with an image of the flag and a drawing of the company's bank in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1970~/1979~
Creator:
The Texas Bank and Trust Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Go Sweetwater sticker]
A sticker that says "Go Sweetwater" with stylized lettering over an outline of Texas and a star on the town's location.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History