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[Calendar: Fly Girls 2013]
Calendar for 2013 containing both old and modern photographs of the Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II. Many of the modern photos are from the WASP Homecoming Reunion in 2012. The calendar includes American holidays and important dates for WASP members.
Date:
2012
Creator:
National WASP World War II Museum
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]
Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date:
May 23, 2010
Creator:
Wiley, Judy
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas WASP Honored by Sen. Hutchison in Dallas Ceremony
Printed online article from Air Force Print News Today about the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and how Senator Hutchison honored the women with a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal.
Date:
November 18, 2009
Creator:
Hickerson, Katie
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norton A. Schwartz to Catherine Parker, November 17, 2009]
Letter from Norton A. Schwartz to Catherine Parker Chatham congratulating her for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal and praising her for serving as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
November 17, 2009
Creator:
Schwartz, Norton A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women in the Wings]
Clipping from Baylor Magazine discussing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the project of one WASP, Deanie Parrish, and her daughter, Nancy Parrish, to compile digital scrapbooks and oral histories from the WASP through the Wings Across America organization.
Date:
October 2009
Creator:
Baylor Magazine
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009]
Letter from David P. Marion to Catherine Parker Chatham praising her and the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their great service during World War II.
Date:
March 26, 2009
Creator:
Marion, David P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized
Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date:
March 19, 2009
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Pilots and the 'the 5th', Dallas Love Field]
Photocopy of an article from Legacies magazine outlining the history of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron of the 5th Ferrying Group at Love Field through the letters sent home from Dorothy Scott.
Date:
Spring 2008
Creator:
Rickman, Sarah Byrn
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005]
Letter from Charles J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker Chatham thanking her and her husband for serving the country during World War II.
Date:
April 10, 2005
Creator:
Opersteny, Charles J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']
Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date:
2003
Creator:
Rivas, Lisa Harrison
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]
Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date:
March 10, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #2]
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:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication #3]
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:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Anniversary Welcome Packet Envelope]
Empty envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots' 50th anniversary memorial dedication in Sweetwater, Texas. The packet has Catherine Parker's name handwritten in the top right corner along with her class number, 44-9, and features the WASP diamond wings logo printed in the center.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker, August 5, 1992]
Letter from Kay D'Arezzo to Catherine Parker Chatham acknowledging receipt of her payment for registration for the WASP 50th Anniversary Conference in San Antonio.
Date:
August 5, 1992
Creator:
D'Arezzo, Kay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP WWII Conference #2]
Flyer for the 1992 Women Airforce Service Pilots conference held in San Antonio, Texas, with information on travel and lodging options.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 1992 Conference Schedule and Registration Form]
Schedule of events, tours, and banquets for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 1992 conference in San Antonio, Texas. A registration form filled out by WASP, Catherine Parker, is also included.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Catherine Parker, April 13, 1979]
Letter from Aubrey L. Bullard to Catherine Parker discussing the details of the law which granted the Women Airforce Service Pilots eligibility to apply for honorable discharge as veterans.
Date:
April 13, 1979
Creator:
Bullard, Aubrey L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]
Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2]
Flyer for the 1972 WASP reunion advertising the unveiling of the WASP memorial monument in Sweetwater, along with various entertainment and speakers.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aeronautical Chart of Abilene #2]
Aeronautical chart with various pieces of aviation information for flight and descent over Abilene.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History