[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret'] (open access)

[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
[Army Form Instructions] (open access)

[Army Form Instructions]

Small, ripped piece of paper with instructions for Catherine Parker to fill out her height and weight on four copies of a form. On the back is the date, 1944, and the word "Lieutenant", handwritten three times.
Date: 1944
Creator: Central Dispensary, Lackland Air Force Base
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP WWII Conference #2] (open access)

[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 Hospitality Flyer] (open access)

[WASP Hospitality Flyer]

Flyer giving Women Airforce Service Pilots location and hospitality information about an upcoming reunion meeting in San Antonio. The flyer includes a small map of the San Antonio River Walk area that depicts the location of the hotel the group will meet at.
Date: unknown
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women served a key, and thankless, role as pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Women served a key, and thankless, role as pilots]

Newspaper clipping describing the organization of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), their experiences and how one of their members, Jacqueline Cochran formed the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). A photograph of the WAFS in uniform is included in this clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rickman, Sarah Bryne
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 1992 Conference Schedule and Registration Form] (open access)

[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