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[Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP]
Program for the 1986 reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes a color illustration of the organization's mascot on the cover, letters from the governor of Texas and mayor of Sweetwater, a biography of Leni Leoti "Dede" Clark Deaton, photographs, a list of the organization's board of directors, a schedule of events, and a roster for the reunion's planning committee.
Date:
1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Our Daring Young Women']
Clipping of a magazine article about WWII WASP serving as role models for female pilots in the U.S. Air Force. The article includes photographs of some of the WASP pilots.
Date:
November 1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
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
[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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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]
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
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Frances thanking them for the invitation to hold their 50th birthday reunion in Sweetwater, Texas in 1992 and potentially building a memorial wall for WASP. Included are other papers that give information about the history of WASP and specific members.
Date:
June 24, 1989
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy Lewis to Rigdon Edwards, September 15, 1993]
Letter from Dorothy Swain Lewis to Rigdon Edwards congratulating him on being featured on "The Marketer" and the awards he received and just making more conversation with him.
Date:
September 15, 1993
Creator:
Lewis, Dorothy Swain
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tracie Johnston to Rigdon Edwards, March 31, 1996]
Letter from Tracie Johnston to Rigdon Edwards thanking Rigdon Edwards for helping her on her State History Day competition project and how successful she has been with it. She also requests more information for more research she can include in her project.
Date:
March 31, 1996
Creator:
Johnston, Tracie M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Dorothy McCracken, November 9, 1986]
Letter from Dorothy McCraken to Rigdon Edwards apologizing for not attending the past reunion, explaining why she didn't, and her communication with Polly White.
Date:
November 9, 1986
Creator:
McCracken, Dorothy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Day Cover for Jacqueline Cochran Stamp, March 9, 1996]
First day cover commemorating the issue of a stamp honoring Jacqueline Cochran and her accomplishments in aviation. The cover features an illustration of Cochran on the left and a fifty-cent stamp depicting Cochran in the upper-right corner. Inside the cover is a postcard containing information about Cochran and the WASP.
Date:
March 9, 1996
Creator:
United States Postal Service
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, May 28, 1996]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards discussing the creating of a new Fifinella statue and inviting him to the upcoming class dinner.
Date:
May 28, 1996
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards, March 9, 1996]
Letter from Dawn Seymour to Rigdon Edwards discussing the upcoming US Postal Service's dedication ceremony for Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
March 9, 1996
Creator:
Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aircraft Delivery Order #6]
Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
Date:
January 28, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History