[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Chamber Area News, June 1972 (open access)

Sweetwater Chamber Area News, June 1972

Newsletter from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, including news, events, and announcements. The newsletter includes photographs for some of the articles. Includes article titled; "WASP Return for 30th Reunion"
Date: June 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Avenger Field Base Historic Marker Inscription] (open access)

[WASP Avenger Field Base Historic Marker Inscription]

Typed text of an inscription for a WASP training base historic marker, at Avenger Field. Also included are details for the planned location of the marker, the marker's material, and dimensions for the marker.
Date: 1972-06-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Order of Fifinella Members, June 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Order of Fifinella Members, June 20, 1972]

Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Order of Fifinella Members, welcoming them to Sweetwater, Texas for the WASP 30th Memorial Reunion.
Date: June 20, 1972
Creator: Martin, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Avenger Field Historic Marker Inscription] (open access)

[WASP Avenger Field Historic Marker Inscription]

Typed text of an inscription for a WASP training base historic marker, at Avenger Field. Also included are details for the planned location for the marker, the marker's material, and dimensions for the inscription's lettering.
Date: 1972-06-14~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, June 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, June 20, 1972]

Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Pilots thanking them for hosting their 30th Memorial Reunion at the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce.
Date: June 20, 1972
Creator: Martin, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter, Volume 73, Issue 148, June 23, 1972

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising. This issue features several articles about the WASP and their 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards, June 27, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards, June 27, 1972]

Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards saying that he did a terrific job with the dedication ceremony.
Date: June 27, 1972
Creator: Dickson, Kenneth P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State WASP Fliers Attend Texas Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: State WASP Fliers Attend Texas Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The article notes that twelve Oklahoma residents attended the reunion and includes comments from a few of them about their experience as WASP. The back of the clipping includes two articles.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Willis, Jim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC]

Newspaper clipping about the City of Sweetwater and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce receiving Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. A brief history about the WASP is also given. Near the end is a photograph of the people who received the Fifi awards.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the effort he put into making WASP weekend a "success".
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Bennett, Glenn D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS] (open access)

[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS]

Newspaper clipping of a section from the "Sweetwater Reporter" featuring several articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The section also includes advertisements from local businesses welcoming the WASP back to Sweetwater.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clippings of an article discussing the awards banquet at the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. A picture of the Fifi Award winners accompanies the article. The reverse sides of the clippings include portions of articles and advertisements.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Meet] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Meet]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP's 30th reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clipping includes an article and an advertisement.
Date: 1972-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
Date: 1972-06-25?
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter] (open access)

[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Chamber Area News, June 1972 (open access)

Sweetwater Chamber Area News, June 1972

Newsletter of the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce including news, upcoming events, publications, and other information of interest to the members. This issue includes an article about the upcoming reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: June 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and Women Gathering Group Photo #2]

Photograph of a group of men and women posing together at a gathering in a house. Three of the men are sitting in the front row while the others stand. Some of them are wearing name tags.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover Flying the P-51 Mustang (open access)

Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover Flying the P-51 Mustang

Pamphlet for an aerial demonstration of a P-51 Mustang plane being flown by Bob Hoover. The pamphlet gives information on Hoover's life and the historical significance of the P-51.
Date: June 1972
Creator: North American Rockwell Corporation
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and Women Gathering Group Photo]

Photograph of a group of men and women posing together at a gathering in a house. Three of the men are sitting in the front row while the others stand. Some of them are wearing name tags.
Date: 1972-06?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Kitchen Group Photo]

Photograph of a group of five men and women posed for a photo in a kitchen. Four people stand in a row in the back while a fifth man is either sitting or squatting in the front center. Two of the people have name tag stickers.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and Women Gathering Group Photo #2]

Photograph of a group of men and women posing together at a gathering in a house. Three of the men are sitting in the front row while the others stand. Some of them are wearing name tags.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photo of Seven People at the 1972 WASP Reunion]

Photograph of five men and two women taken during the WASP Reunion in June 1972. Three of the men are seated in chairs in front of the rest of the group. The man seated at the far right is wearing a name tag.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Kitchen Group Photo #2]

Photograph of a group of five men and women posed for a photo in a kitchen. Four people stand in a row in the back while a fifth man is either sitting or squatting in the front center. Two of the people have name tag stickers.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History