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[Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 4, 1942]
Postcard from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon that reads: " So you thought you did some travelling? I went to Waco by way of New York." On the front is a photograph of the Empire State Building.
Date:
August 4, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing life in flying school.
Date:
August 11, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 28, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon congratulating her for her accomplishments, telling her how wonderful of a "gal" she is, and aviation.
Date:
August 26, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 1, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon friends, family, and marriage.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 13, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about aviation, the weather, and his plan to visit.
Date:
September 13, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, October 5, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon inviting her to an event.
Date:
October 5, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 104, Extract 1-2]
Special orders for a list of Women Airforce Service Pilots and other personnel to return to specified based for training purposes.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
2563D Army Air Forces Base Unit & Nance, Walter L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger WASP Promotion]
Notice from the War Department promoting Charlyne Creger from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new station and pay-grade.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date:
August 3, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]
Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date:
August 27, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Praise for Women Who Flew in WWII]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph of Deanie Parrish receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for her service with the WASPs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Notes]
Flight log notes for flights between several towns in Texas, written in four quadrants of a single page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fly Girls of WWII
A brochure from Wings Across American advertising the "Fly Girls of WWII" exhibit on display at the Baylor University Mayborn Museum Complex, including photos of the exhibit and the faces of dozens of WASP veterans.
Date:
[..2008-04-01]
Creator:
Wings Across America
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Order of the Fifinella]
Paper written on the time Women Airforce Service Pilots spent in training at Avenger Field. Corrections to the writing can be seen penciled on the pages.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gliddon, Cheryl
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date:
October 1, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer to Ethel, February 12, 1996]
Letter from Homer to Ethel M. Finley discussing transportation and preparation for the 1998 reunion.
Date:
February 12, 1996
Creator:
Taylor, Homer K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Scott to Nancy Parrish, June 4, 1996]
Letter from Richard C. Scott to Nancy Parrish informing Parrish that Baylor University is willing to work with the Women Pioneers in Military Aviation to preserve the history women who served in the war effort.
Date:
June 4, 1996
Creator:
Scott, Richard C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish, June 11, 1996]
Letter from Henry H. Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish endorsing their efforts for the WASP digital library project.
Date:
June 11, 1996
Creator:
Walbesser, Henry H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Taking Flight]
Photocopy of an article about two Baylor alumnae, Ruth Dailey Helm and Nancy Parrish, and their work to publicize the WASP program. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about Helm's personal experiences flying for WASP and Parrish's organization Wings Across America.
Date:
Spring 2000
Creator:
Asher, Lisa
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wings Across America Release Agreement
Release agreement form signed by Eleanor McLernon Brown in April of 2000 to be interviewed by Wings Across America. The agreement contains two parts, Part I: WASP Release for the interview, and Part II: Interviewer Agreement.
Date:
April 17, 2000
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History