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[Clipping: On Wings of Victory]
Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Live Oak
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Reunion Name Tag: Charlyne Creger]
A name tag with the name of Charlyne Creger and her class number, 44-W-10, typed on it for the 2000 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. An image of a Fifinella gremlin can be seen in the top left corner.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rosa Charlyne Creger Autobiography Essay]
An autobiographic essay written by Charlyne Creger describing her experience flying as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot and how it led to her career as a nurse. A handwritten note at the bottom from 1996 states, "I am now retired and getting into mischief".
Date:
1996
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
Date:
May 5, 1990
Creator:
Gregg, Louise
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charlyne Creger: An Oral History
Transcript of and oral history interview of Charlyne Creger conducted by interviewer, Dawn Letson. They discuss Creger's family history, her life growing up in Oklahoma, and her life and career after entering and graduating the Women Airforce Service Pilots. An index of subjects discussed is listed at the end of the interview.
Date:
May 26, 1988
Creator:
Letson, Dawn & Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Remarks for WASP Memorial
Pamphlet from a WASP memorial event with a composition written by Dora Dougherty Strother about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the bond they share.
Date:
September 26, 1986
Creator:
Strother, Dora Dougherty
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake]
Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News Sunday Magazine, Southwest Scene, discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion at Avenger Field and the memories of the flight training they received there, as recalled by WASP member, Ann Rooney. Advertisements and comics are also printed throughout the clipping.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]
Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
July 6, 1972
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4]
Souvenir album commemorating the 30th reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held from June 23 to June 25, 1972 in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field Christmas Card]
Christmas Card from Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas, containing several photos of Women Airforce Service Pilots and their commanding officers. The card also includes a poem, Avenger Field, by Effie Pratt, class 43-W-8.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger WASP Employment]
Photocopy of a document from the U.S. Army defining Charlyne Creger's war service appointment, including salary and station, for her training as a WASP in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger at Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping explaining how Charlyne Creger became eligible to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and stating that she is currently in training at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Charlyne Creger]
Newspaper clipping discussing Miss Charlyne Creger's experiences and accomplishments while training at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Creger Qualifies For Duty in WASP]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Charlyne Creger of Norman, Oklahoma has qualified to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and will be among the women training in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Leckie At WASP Reunion]
Newspaper clipping stating that former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mrs. William H. Leckie will be attending the WASP reunion at Sweetwater, Texas. The clipping also provides a brief history of Mrs. Leckie's life and her experiences as a WASP.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP's plan reunion]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots' 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas along with a brief history about the organization and how they were formed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Charlyne Creger At Avenger Field]
Envelope belonging to WASP Charlyne Creger at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Limited Edition Fine Art Print]
Flyer advertising the sale of a painting of a T-6D "Texan" aircraft flying over Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, by artist, Richard R. Broome. The flyer also includes a brief biography of the artist.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Nightstar Productions
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Municipal Map of Sweetwater]
Municipal map of Sweetwater and some of the surrounding area, showing mainly roads and highways with some partial topographical features. Sweetwater Municipal Airport is highlighted in yellow.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trainee Sitting on Edge of Wishing Well]
Photocopy of a Woman Airforce Service Pilot trainee sitting on the edge of a wishing well after being dunked in the water. Descriptive text is printed below the photo.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Drenched from Well]
Photograph of a Woman Airforce Service Pilot seen from the neck down wearing wet coveralls, having been dunked into the Avenger Field wishing well behind her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A WASP Memorial
Photocopy of the text from the Women Airforce Service Pilots memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. A few notes are handwritten in pen ink at the bottom of the page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Stationary]
A blank sheet of stationary that features an illustration of a Fifinella gremlin, the mascot of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, in the top center of the page along with the text, "Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman and Avenger Field Sign]
Photograph of a woman holding a cane standing next to a sign with an image of Fifinella that reads "Avenger Field Sweetwater. Home of the WASP'S 1942-1944. Built 1929- Elev. -2378." There is another sign that says "Cessna Pilot Center," several cars, and a building in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History