[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, July 15, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, July 15, 2005]

Letter from WASP President Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors informing them of the results from a membership survey regarding a donation to the WASP museum in Sweetwater.
Date: July 15, 2005
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field] (open access)

[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field]

Nomination materials submitted to the National Register of Historic Places regarding Avenger Field near Sweetwater, Texas. The materials include a history of the field, maps, photographs, and other supporting documents, as well as documents about the nomination process and drafted text.
Date: April 15, 1996
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field History] (open access)

[Avenger Field History]

Documents describing the history of the Sweetwater Airport, Avenger Field, and the WASP program.
Date: April 15, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shutsy to Margaret, July 15, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Shutsy to Margaret, July 15, 1983]

Letter from Shutsy to Margaret discussing a lack of response from the Sweetwater Reporter about microfilim. There is a WASP letterhead at the top of the page.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: Reynolds, Florence G. Shutsy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973] (open access)

[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
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb] (open access)

[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: Same Uniform] (open access)

[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to All WASP Instructors and Staff Personnel, November 15, 1985] (open access)

[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 to Landon E. McConnell, March 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter to Landon E. McConnell, March 15, 1943]

Letter to Major Landon E. McConnell discussing the request for additional facilities at the Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. Specifically, the need for an underwater gasoline storage tank, a concrete washrack, and a new asphalt paved road.
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederick William Moxham to Charles A. Prince, July 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frederick William Moxham to Charles A. Prince, July 15, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Frederick William Moxham to Charles A. Prince discussing the hospitality of Sweetwater and his congratulations at the success of the Plosser-Prince Air school.
Date: July 15, 1942
Creator: Moxham, Frederick William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Tamplin to Rigdon Edwards, November 15, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Tamplin to Rigdon Edwards, November 15, 1992]

Letter from Margaret Tamplin to Rigdon Edwards discussing getting back from his honeymoon, tax work, and offering his parachute bag for the museum.
Date: November 15, 1992
Creator: Tamplin, Margaret Chamberlain
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy Lewis to Rigdon Edwards, September 15, 1993] (open access)

[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
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: Thomas, Les
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date: May 15, 1994
Creator: Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs get 'Fifinella' Ready for Flight Home to Sweetwater"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs get 'Fifinella' Ready for Flight Home to Sweetwater"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, the WASP, and aviation.
Date: January 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don Coney to Rigdon Edwards, June 15, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Don Coney to Rigdon Edwards, June 15, 1996]

Letter from Don Coney to Rigdon Edwards with a summary of a WASP written book inside of it. He provides the number that must be called to order the book.
Date: June 15, 1996
Creator: Coney, Don
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, June 15, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, June 15, 1987]

Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the case and model for the WASP exhibit and financial support.
Date: June 15, 1987
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPS Inspired World War II Bomber Pilots"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPS Inspired World War II Bomber Pilots"]

Newspaper clipping with an article of General Paul Tibbets' experience in aviation, male opinion within the military about the creation of WASP, and a brief history of WASP.
Date: October 15, 1985
Creator: Sisk, Mack
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "National Air, 5th Annual National Air Races"] (open access)

[Clipping: "National Air, 5th Annual National Air Races"]

Newspaper clipping containing as article about WASPs attending the 30th Anniversary Reunion.
Date: June 15, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Plosser and Prince, May 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Plosser and Prince, May 15, 1942]

Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to Plosser and Prince discussing the possibility of an alternative lumber source since the original lumber company, Feather River Pine Mills, experienced damages to their supply.
Date: May 15, 1942
Creator: Knowles, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP boarding Stearman biplane]

Photograph of a WASP trainee climbing into the cockpit of a Stearman primary trainer biplane, numbered U5. She is wearing flying gear and a parachute.
Date: 1944-07-15?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a repaired fountain pen, seeing a friend, orders and transfers, moving out of quarters, and a book. Typed on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date: 1943-08-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Trainee with Stearman Cockpit]

Photograph of a WASP trainee of class W-44-7 standing on the wing of a Stearman trainer by the cockpit. She is wearing her flight cap with goggles and a parachute.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History