[Pamphlet: Royal Air Force Farewell Dinner] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Royal Air Force Farewell Dinner]

Small flyer for the Number 7 British Flying Training School at Avenger Field. The card features both the United States and the English flags printed side by side in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: No. 7 British Flying Training School
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 43-W-4 and 43-W-5 (open access)

Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 43-W-4 and 43-W-5

Book documenting the 43-W-4 and 43-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1943
Creator: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[R. A. F. Cadet Ice Cream Ticket] (open access)

[R. A. F. Cadet Ice Cream Ticket]

Ticket for complimentary ice cream towards Royal Air Force Cadets signed by John Merrett.
Date: unknown
Creator: Merrett, John
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marvin Krieger Obituary] (open access)

[Marvin Krieger Obituary]

Photocopy of the text from Marvin A. Krieger's obituary along with a "Big League Card" from Business and Commercial Aviation with his name and photo seen in the bottom right.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Six WASP in a Mailroom]

Photograph of six women in a mail room. Two are seated at a desk, four are standing around the desk, and all are wearing mechanics' coveralls.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Debris of Plane Crash]

Photograph of a small plane crashed in a field with debris seen scattered across scene. The main hull of the plane can be seen to the right, and three men can be seen standing to the far left. A note can be seen on the back of the photo that reads, "Her safety belt was not fastened and she was trying to do aerobatics. No damage to pilot except a Saddle Oxford came off when parachute opened which to her was a greater loss than the airplane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Trainees Marching #3]

Photograph of a group of WASP trainees marching across an airstrip with a flag. Planes can be seen on the airstrip in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Man's Head]

Photocopied drawing of an unknown man's head created by Marvin Krieger.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, M. A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Avenger Field Patch]

Leather patch with an image of two birds flying on a blue sky background painted in the center. The border is painted with red stars and the words "Avenger Field" can be seen on the bottom edge.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jackie Cochran Speaking at Ceremony]

Photograph of Jackie Cochran giving a speech on an outdoor platform at a WASP graduation. The photo is taken from the bottom of the platform at an angle looking up, and a man in uniform can be seen sitting to the left. A tower-like structure full of people observing can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of a Squadron Leader]

Photocopied cartoon sketch by Marvin Krieger of a man in an Air Force hat seen from a side portrait angle. The note written beneath the drawing reads, "Squadron Leader Billington".
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Yearbook Group Photo] (open access)

[Yearbook Group Photo]

Photocopy of a yearbook page with a picture of ground school faculty. Marvin Krieger is seen listed among the group.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sketch of Major McConnell by M. A. Krieger]

Photocopied sketch of Major Landon E. McConnell in uniform and seen from the shoulders up, drawn by Marvin A. Krieger. The main drawing and the Major's name can be seen at the bottom of the page, and several practice sketches and line work can be seen at the top.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Written by Marvin Krieger] (open access)

[Note Written by Marvin Krieger]

A note written by Marvin A. Krieger that reads, "FLT. Lt. Sharp".
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP in the Classroom]

Photograph of eight trainees in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in a classroom paying attention to their instructor. A chalkboard is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trainees Around Desk]

Photograph of three WASP trainees standing behind two women seated at a desk. A wooden name plate can be seen on the desk with the name, "Mrs. Cliff Deaton", seen engraved on it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Unknown Man]

Photocopied cartoon sketch of the head of an unidentified man, drawn by Marvin Krieger.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon of RAF Officer by M.A. Krieger]

Photocopy of a cartoon pencil sketch of a man in a collar and tie smiling, originally drawn by Marvin Krieger. The note seen written at the bottom right edge reads, "RAF Sweetwater 1942".
Date: 1942
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Uniformed Men in Front of Flag]

Photograph of two men in uniform standing in front of a U.S. flag backdrop, and the man on the left can be seen holding a bottle. Two signatures can be seen on the front of the photo, "Jeni Lewis" and "Moxie". Notes written on the back of the photo can be seen that read, "July 31, 1942 R.T. W/C F.W. Moxham [mom is written, crossed out, and Moxham is written again], C.O At Sweetwater, Tx".
Date: July 31, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buildings at Avenger Field]

Photograph of a few buildings located at Avenger Field with a courtyard lined with shrubs and sidewalks seen in the foreground. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweet Water, Texas Avenger Field Circa 1945".
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Kenneth Parker at Desk]

Photocopied cartoon sketch by M. A. Krieger of Kenneth Parker sitting at a desk with a red feather quill pointing at a document. The phrase, "Parker #1", can be seen written on the feather quill, and the name, Kenneth Parker, can be seen written on the document within the drawing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP Cadets in Rows]

Photograph of four rows of WASP seen from the side, all in cadet uniforms with white shirts, side caps, and many with sunglasses. They are possibly at a WASP graduation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon by Marvin A. Krieger]

Photocopied cartoon of two Women Airforce Service Pilots with one pointing at the other and saying, "Psst- your chute's open!"
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Landon McConnel]

Photograph of Major Landon E. McConnel seen from the hips up standing in uniform with a flat cap and tie tucked into shirt. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, :Major Landon E. McConn McConnel".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History