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[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
Date:
March 16, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Janey Lack to Eleanor Brown, March 16, 2010]
Letter from Janey Lack to Mickey McLernan saying that she enjoyed the article and hopes she enjoyed her trip to D. C..
Date:
March 16, 2010
Creator:
Lack, Janey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, First Session
Congressional record of the discussion to approve Senate Bill 614 and award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots in recognition of their service during World War II.
Date:
June 16, 2009
Creator:
United States. Congress. House.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[History Textbook Page Featuring WASP]
Photocopy of a page in a school history textbook, featuring a picture and text about Women Air Force Service Pilots and text on the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps/ Women's Army Corps. A note written on the back of the page in pen reads, "Loraine High School 4-16-09 Loraine, Texas 79532" and a name written at the bottom reads, "Glencoc or McGrawhill [McDougle crossed out]".
Date:
April 16, 2009
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008]
Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran about the "Fly Girls of World War II" exhibit at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Date:
November 16, 2008
Creator:
Stallman, David A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Grace Putnam Jones, 43-W-7]
Printed obituary for Grace Rosanky Putnam Jones, a WASP from class 43-W-7 who had a popular fashion store in Salado, Texas. Pictures of the inside and outside of the store can be seen included.
Date:
February 16, 2008
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Eleanor Brown to Lucile Wise, June 16, 2006]
Printout of an email from Eleanor Brown to Lucile Wise containing Brown's report for WASP Region 2. Attached to the printout is a yellow sticky note with a handwritten message stating, "Mickey - F.Y.I. attached is the first report you sent. We added your correct phone #. Lucile."
Date:
June 16, 2006
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sherry Ringler to the WASP Board, June 16, 2006]
Letter from Sherry Ringler to the WASP board discussing her interest in becoming the organization's Executive Director.
Date:
June 16, 2005
Creator:
Ringler, Sherry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Email From David A. Stallman to Betty Budde, Frances Rohrer Sargent, Lois Hailey, and Helen Snapp]
Electronic message from David A. Stallman to Betty Budde, Frances Sargent, Lois Hailey, and Helen Snapp, sent on March 16, 2005, discussing the inclusion of an article featuring Mary Nicholson, published in the March issue of Our State. Pages 210 and 211 of the article discuss Camp Davis and Liberty Field at Camp Stewart.
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
Stallman, David A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert C. Zapanta to Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans, October 16, 2002]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta, chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, to WASP veterans discussing a recent Board awards dinner and expressing recognition of the WASPs' service.
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Zapanta to Members of the WASP, October 16, 2002 #1]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) to members of the WASP advising them that they have been awarded the RFPB's Citizen Patriot Unit Award "for their honorable, yet often unpublicized service during World War II" (lines 9-10).
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Zapanta to Members of the WASP, October 16, 2002 #2]
Letter from Albert C. Zapanta of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) to members of the WASP advising them that they have been awarded the RFPB's Citizen Patriot Unit Award "for their honorable, yet often unpublicized service during World War II" (lines 9-10).
Date:
October 16, 2002
Creator:
Zapanta, Albert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999]
Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance thanking her for sharing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they met at the Wings of Freedom Airshow in Frederick, MD.
Date:
September 16, 1999
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary Page from Atchison Life Newspaper]
Newspaper page containing a number of obituaries including one for WASP Helen Snapp (left side of page 13) describing her life and service during World War II. The pages include advertisements and obituaries for: Kaddy Steele, David Strachan, Wanda Strassburg, Neal Sutherland, Mary Vermeulen, Martha Volkomener, and Patty Wagstaff.
Date:
June 16, 1999
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994]
Photocopy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie sending regards to her family, thanking her for the photos and explaining how she always had a desire to fly at a young age. A memorial of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is attached on the final page explaining their history, experiences and fight for militarization.
Date:
November 16, 1994
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marge Sizemore to Barbara Lazarsky and Anne Noggle, April 16, 1994]
Letter from Marge Sizemore to Barbara Lazarsky and Anne Noggle discussing a correction about money in Sizemore's care, Yevgenia refusing to visit a cancer clinic, and her possible deception of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
Date:
April 16, 1994
Creator:
Sizemore, Marge
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Visit Wishing Well]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph of Rigdon Edwards, Dawn Seymour, Ethyl Meyer Finley, Ruth Dailey Helm, and Homer Taylor centered around the newly placed plaque on the WASP wishing well at Texas State Technical College.
Date:
November 16, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992]
Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the July 16, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the San Antonio convention and the memorial dedication ceremony, along with a proposed dedication ceremony agenda.
Date:
July 16, 1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial Photograph of Avenger Field at Sweetwater]
Aerial photograph of a group of buildings at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Most of the buildings are metal, and are connected by paths and roads. Airplane lanes and tarmac are visible in the background. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo give the date the photo was taken, and the name and address of a man named Richard Harkness.
Date:
September 16, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hail Storm at Sweetwater, Texas]
Photograph of large hailstones falling on the wet lawn beside a large metal building. Handwritten notes on the back indicate the hailstones were as big as softballs, but melted considerably.
Date:
September 16, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jewel Estes to Rigdon Edwards, November 16, 1990]
Letter from Jewel Estes to Rigdon Edwards discussing the recent display of the sculpture at Avenger Field, contact with the WASP Treasurer, wanting to build a memorial for all women who served in the military, and the hospitality that was offered to the WASP.
Date:
November 16, 1990
Creator:
Estes, Jewel Pfeifer
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
Dedication of the Military Women's Corridor, November 16, 1983
Document outlining plans for the dedication ceremony of a large display honoring the contributions of women in United States Military history.
Date:
November 16, 1983
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayarit to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, June 16, 1983]
Letter from Mayarit to Mr. Rigdon Edwards and Mrs. Mary Emma Edwards acknowledging notes sent in with membership dues, with a separate note at the bottom, specifically addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards.
Date:
June 16, 1983
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History