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[Eleanor Brown Climbing into Plane #2]

Photograph of Eleanor Brown wearing a flight suit and parachute pack while climbing into an airplane. "Mickey McLernon" is written on the bottom edge of the photo. "Eleanor McLernon 1944" is written on the back of the photo. "Wilma Miller" is written on the back but scratched out.
Date: [1993,1994]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sing Programs]

Photograph of a collection of Hardin-Simmons University Sing programs spread out on a piece of blue fabric, showing programs from the 1960s, '80s, and '90s.
Date: [1993..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall]

Photograph of the Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. The photograph shows the front doors and steps of the building as well as a the limbs of a tree and a blue car in the foreground.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Women Under WASP Banner]

Photograph of eighteen unidentified women standing in a row in front of a red and white tent, underneath a blue banner that reads "W.A.S.P W.W.II Women Air Force Service Pilots." Many of the women are wearing blue or white embroidered blouses with pins or name tags on them.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Warbird Photography
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Elizabeth Wall Strohfus to Charlyne Creger, May 23, 1993]

Postcard featuring a picture of WASP pilot, Elizabeth Wall Strohfus, sent from herself to Charlyne Creger. Handwriting on the postcard image reads, "All my love, Elizabeth" and "To Charlyne- With Love- Betty -".
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Strohfus, Elizabeth Wall
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Wesserling]

Photograph of William Wesserling posing in a navy suit.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gravestone of Frederick Field]

Photograph of the stone at the grave site of Frederick P. Field, in a cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Other gravestones and a few trees are visible in the background. The text on the gravestone reads: "Frederick P Field Col US Army World War II Korea Vietnam Jul 24 19196 May 27 1993".
Date: [1993..1999]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Plaque]

Photograph of what appears to be a historical marker plaque with a few paragraphs of the history of WASP. The plaque begins, "Women Airforce Service Pilots Jacqueline Cochran, one of the most famous women pilots of the twentieth century..." A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Statue in Courtyard]

Photograph of a green statue of a WASP posed on a pedestal in the center of a small fountain or well. A courtyard area with trees and buildings can be seen in the background. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Statue]

Photograph of a green statue of a WASP placed on a pedestal in the center of a small outdoor fountain. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women on a Bed]

Photograph of two older women sitting on a bed and smiling at the camera. The women on the left can be seen wearing a yellow shirt and the woman on the right can be seen wearing a colorful shirt with black fringe. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "50th WASP Reunion 22 May 93", along with the name "Vi Thurn" and "Vi" written on the edge of the back.
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Graduate Names #2]

Photograph of a stone plaque located at Sweetwater with several WASP graduate names engraved in its surface. A handwritten note in blue pen ink on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman with WASP Statue]

Photograph of a woman in a blue shirt standing in front of a statue of a female pilot. A brick wall can be seen in the background. A note handwritten on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date: May 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Recreation Room]

A photograph of the recreation room in the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
Date: 1993
Creator: Vann, Todd
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory - Common Room]

A photograph of the common room of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
Date: 1993
Creator: Vann, Todd
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eldon Kohler]

Photograph of Eldon Kohler, a member of Company B 92nd Mechanized Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron, in his original uniform. The photo was taken in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 12th Armored Division 1993 reunion.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of McMurry President Dr. Shimp]

Photograph of McMurry President Dr. Shimp walking down steps from a stage with a large American flag in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that it was taken at Homecoming in 1993.
Date: 1993
Creator: Vann, Todd
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of McMurry President]

Photograph of McMurry University's President, Dr. Shimp, and Bill Smith standing behind a podium in front of a window, with patriotic decorations on the window and a sign reading: "Welcome Mr. President." Handwritten note on the back of the photo indicates that it was taken during Homecoming in 1993.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Crane Lifting Sacred Wind]

A photograph of the McMurry University Sacred Wind statue being lifted into the air by a crane to be placed atop a marble stand, prior to the dedication ceremony. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Installation of Sacred Wind."
Date: March 11, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ann Richards speaking on stage]

Photograph of Governor Ann Richards speaking on stage at an event for the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Several people sit on stage behind her, with two uniformed WASP veterans on the right.
Date: 1993-08?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Veteran Speaking at Event]

Photograph of a WASP veteran speaking on stage at a major event for the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Several people are seated on stage behind the podium. A red, white, and blue banner lines the front of the stage and several people are visible on the ground floor.
Date: 1993-08?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASPs on Stage at 50th Anniversary Reunion]

Photograph of four WASP veterans standing behind the head table at the 50th Anniversary celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. There is a large "50" on the wall, to the right of which is a reproduction of the WASP mascot "Fifinella." Two younger women stand in the center foreground in front of the stage, and a man stands by a podium on the right.
Date: August 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Avenger field sign]

Photograph of a sign at Avenger Field, reading "Avenger Field Sweetwater. Home of the WASP's 1942-1944. Built 1929 - Elev. - 2378." On top is the WASP mascot. There is a hangar in the background with some people around it, as well as two parked 1990s-style cars.
Date: [1993..2000]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP veteran speaking at event

Photograph of a WASP veteran speaking on stage at a 50th anniversary event. Behind her on the wall is a large "50" and a reproduction of the WASP mascot "Fifinella." Several other people sit at the head table on either side of the podium and more people are visible on the ground floor.
Date: August 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History