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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Insurance Department (open access)

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Insurance Department

A special circular discussing the various ways that the organization has assisted in the World War II efforts for the past several years and asking that they continue to adjust their work until the war is over.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Grand Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure] (open access)

[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure]

An informational brochure explaining the history of the WASP and achievements by WASP veterans since their deactivation. Included is a list of important persons, units, and awards.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure] (open access)

[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure]

Brochure for the City-County Pioneer Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, briefly advertising its collection and contact/visiting information.
Date: [1986..]
Creator: City-County Pioneer Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure] (open access)

[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure]

Brochure for the Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlensake Round-up with information for round-ups in 1986, 1987, 1988.
Date: 1986
Creator: Sweetwater Jaycees
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form] (open access)

[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form]

An advertising pamphlet from Patrice Press for Sisters in the Sky Volume 1, an autobiography and history of the WAFS by WASP Adela Riek Scharr. The book's cover, a summary, and two photos of Scharr are featured.
Date: 1986
Creator: The Patrice Press
System: The Portal to Texas History
Benefits for Veterans and Service Personnel with Service since January 31, 1955 and Their Dependents (open access)

Benefits for Veterans and Service Personnel with Service since January 31, 1955 and Their Dependents

A pamphlet from the VA discussing available benefits, including various options for different kinds of service personnel, entitlement eligibility, requirements, and contact information.
Date: January 1979
Creator: Veterans Administration
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #4] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #4]

Pamphlet for the 50th WASP Anniversary celebrating a historic WASP memorial at Avenger Field. The pamphlet contains sketches of the statue to be built, along with the history of WASP, an inscription from a previous memorial, and information on where to send construction donations.
Date: 1993
Creator: {{{name}}}
System: The Portal to Texas History
Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover flying the Shrike Commander (open access)

Precision Flight Demonstration with Bob Hoover flying the Shrike Commander

Pamphlet from North American Rockwell advertising the Aero Commander Shrike and a demonstration routine performed by acrobatic pilot Bob Hoover.
Date: May 1972
Creator: North American Rockwell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope]

Flyer for the 1986 WASP Reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, including information on lodging, travel, and registration. This copy includes information on lodging and arrivals, a map of Sweetwater, and a schedule of events. An envelope from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce is included.
Date: September 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Veteran benefits pamphlet] (open access)

[Veteran benefits pamphlet]

A folded pamphlet with serrated edges from the VA listing available benefits and eligibility for them.
Date: [1977-01-01..]
Creator: United States. Veterans Administration
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944 (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944

An pamphlet discussing the history of the WASP from their founding until their recognition as military veterans, illustrated with photos of the WASP as well as Jackie Cochran and Hap Arnold.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, B. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women in Military Service Memorial (open access)

Women in Military Service Memorial

A pamphlet detailing plans for the Women in Military Service Memorial in Washington, D.C., including information on the history of servicewomen, the campaign to establish a memorial, and how names can be added to it.
Date: [1988..]
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fly Girls of WWII (open access)

Fly Girls of WWII

A brochure from Wings Across American advertising the "Fly Girls of WWII" exhibit on display at the Baylor University Mayborn Museum Complex, including photos of the exhibit and the faces of dozens of WASP veterans.
Date: [..2008-04-01]
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide (open access)

Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide

A brochure featuring events, businesses, parks, points of interest, and activities in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: 1980~/1989~
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour (open access)

Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour

A brochure with a walking tour of downtown Sweetwater, Texas, featuring a map and information about each historical building.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wings Across America pamphlet] (open access)

[Wings Across America pamphlet]

A pamphlet from Wings Across America discussing its mission and the history of the WASP.
Date: 2000~/2009~
Creator: Wings Across America
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP WWII Museum announcement] (open access)

[WASP WWII Museum announcement]

A pamphlet announcing the creation of the WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, listing proposed exhibits and building design.
Date: 2002
Creator: WASP WWII Museum Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Airlines Thanksgiving Menu, 1943] (open access)

[American Airlines Thanksgiving Menu, 1943]

An in-flight menu from American Airlines for Thanksgiving, 1943. The cover features a drawing of various military aircraft flying over a pastoral scene with the words "For This We are Thankful."
Date: 1943-11-25~
Creator: American Airlines
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: In Memory of Jacqueline Cochran] (open access)

[Program: In Memory of Jacqueline Cochran]

Program for the funeral of Women Airforce Service Pilots leader, Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: September 1980
Creator: Patrick Air Force Base
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lessons That Live as Told by A.A.F. Pilots (open access)

Lessons That Live as Told by A.A.F. Pilots

Booklet containing stories from United States Army Air Forces pilots about times they nearly died due to preventable mistakes they had made. The booklet contains a forward from General Arnold and Colonel Harris.
Date: 1943~
Creator: Woolhiser, Harvey; Arnold, Henry Harley; Harris, S. R.; Olive, J. D. & Magee, John Gillespie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for Cruise to Pearl Harbor] (open access)

[Brochure for Cruise to Pearl Harbor]

Brochure for a cruise via yacht to visit Pear Harbor that includes information on the battle and a map of the area surrounding the base.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hawaiian Cruises, LTD.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program: Celebration of Women in the Military (open access)

Program: Celebration of Women in the Military

Program for an event honoring women in military service at Barksdale Air Force Base. Charlyne Creger is listed as a speaker at the event and a short biography of her career is included in the program. Curled red, blue, and grey ribbons are attached the program.
Date: March 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History