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[Letter from Lesley F. Wootan, November 20, 1985]
Letter from Lesley F. Wootan to members of the WASP committee reminding them of their next meeting at the Sweetwater Country Club. The letter is printed on letterhead for Riggs, Wootan, and Brown.
Date:
November 20, 1985
Creator:
Wootan, Lesley F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Military Living's R&R Report, Volume 15, Number 1, January/February 1985
Bi-monthly publication providing information on travel, lodging, and recreation for current and former military personnel.
Date:
January 1985
Creator:
Military Living Publications
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Frances Sargent and Teresa James]
Photograph of WASP Frances Sargent (front) and WASP Teresa James (back) sitting on a green motel bed, both smiling for the camera.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lost Airports]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date:
February 10, 1985
Creator:
Ramsey, Ross
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to All WASP Instructors and Staff Personnel, November 15, 1985]
Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to WASP instructors and staff personnel discussing the WASP association's identification cards, dues, and an upcoming WASP reunion. The letter also includes a form for association nominations.
Date:
November 15, 1985
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, January 5, 1985]
Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards inquiring about purchasing WASP class books from Mr. Edwards, as well as a flight instructor's badge.
Date:
January 5, 1985
Creator:
Connell, George W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Curley's Studio, August 16, 1985]
Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Curley's Studio requesting a price for prints of her WASP flight school graduation photograph. There are handwritten notes on the back of the letter, also from Francie, but addressed to Rigdon Edwards. Also included is an envelope addressed to Curley's Studio, which has a "return to sender" stamp on it.
Date:
August 16, 1985
Creator:
Park, Francie Meisner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 4, 1985]
Letter from Francie Meisner Park to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her donations to a WASP museum and a WASP ceremony she attended in 1972.
Date:
October 4, 1985
Creator:
Park, Francie Meisner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1985-86
The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulationse of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date:
1985
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1985
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 1985
Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
November 7, 1985
Creator:
Lucas, Donnie A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 7, 1985
Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
February 7, 1985
Creator:
Lucas, Donnie A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of W. C. Ribble and Billie Ribble with Plaque]
Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher, president of Hardin-Simmons University, presenting W. C. Ribble and Billie Ribble with an award plaque during a ceremony. It appears that Dr. Fletcher reads the inscription off the plaque.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Jesse C. Fletcher]
Portrait of Jesse C. Fletcher, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a grey suit and striped tie. Dr. Fletcher was president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1977 to 1991.
Date:
September 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Group]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University freshman class performing on stage for the Sing performance. The men wear pink coveralls and white Converse, and the women wear hoop skirts and scarves in 1950s style.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Committee]
Photograph of the All School Sing committee standing in front of an organ on campus. They are John Duke and Gena Goff.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Committee]
Photograph of the All School Sing committee standing in front of a windmill on campus. They are Michelle Pacheco and Danny Richardson.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Group]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students performing on stage for the Sing performance. They wear bright colored dresses with puffy sleeves and bow ties. One man stands in the background, wearing a green button down shirt with suspenders.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sing Performance]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University students performing on stage for the Sing performance. They wear bright colored dresses with puffy sleeves and bow ties. Each woman holds a closed umbrella. A mural in the background is of a steamboat named "Cotton Blossom."
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Men Playing Instruments at Sing]
Photograph of Todd Johnston, Herman Merritt, and Greg Kelly (Interact) playing the banjo, guitar, and bass while singing at the 24th annual All School Sing.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of St. Louis Fair at Sing]
Photograph of Alpha Iota Omega performing on stage during Sing at Hardin-Simmons University. The female students are dressed up as soldiers and women from the turn of the century. A banner hanging from the ceiling reads, “St. Louis Fair.”
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Grease Skit at Sing]
Photograph of Hardin-Simmons University freshmen students posed as a group onstage at Sing. The students are dressed in clothing inspired by the Grease musical.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of "Farmers" at Sing]
Photograph of Tau Alpha Phi performing onstage together at Hardin-Simmons University. They are dressed up as rural farmers with overalls and straw hats. The hand drawn mural in the background is of a farmhouse and field of wheat.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History