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National WASP WWII Museum Collection
20
Gayle Snell Collection
18
Charlyne Creger Collection
7
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
7
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
5
Catherine Parker Collection
3
World War II Pacific Theater Oral History Project
3
Eleanor Brown Collection
2
Mary Ruth Rance Collection
2
Daniel Wolf Collection
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[Photograph of William Wesserling]
Photograph of William Wesserling posing in a navy suit.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gravestone of Frederick Field]
Photograph of the stone at the grave site of Frederick P. Field, in a cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Other gravestones and a few trees are visible in the background. The text on the gravestone reads: "Frederick P Field Col US Army World War II Korea Vietnam Jul 24 19196 May 27 1993".
Date:
[1993..1999]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Eldon Kohler]
Photograph of Eldon Kohler, a member of Company B 92nd Mechanized Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron, in his original uniform. The photo was taken in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 12th Armored Division 1993 reunion.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Obituaries: Walter W. Fee
Newspaper clipping with an obituary of Walter W. Fee, former mayor of Calhoun, Kentucky.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The World War II Times, Volume 8, Number 3, April - May 1993
Newspaper clipping of The World War II Times containing stories about veterans and WASP as well as about WWII. There are also photographs, comics, and advertisements included.
Date:
1993
Creator:
World War II National Commemorative Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated]
Newspaper clipping of an article about plans for a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military, including the meaning of the monument to veterans and family members of veterans, like Ann Freeman, Frieda Hardin, and Dahrie Christiansen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for supporting local small businesses.
Date:
[1993..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor Brown Climbing into Plane #2]
Photograph of Eleanor Brown wearing a flight suit and parachute pack while climbing into an airplane. "Mickey McLernon" is written on the bottom edge of the photo. "Eleanor McLernon 1944" is written on the back of the photo. "Wilma Miller" is written on the back but scratched out.
Date:
[1993,1994]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustration of Two WASP]
Photocopied sketch of two Women Airforce Service Pilot students, Mildred Axton and Leonora Anderson, posing in large flight suits. Text can be seen printed at the bottom describing the two women demonstrating their "zoot suits", the oversize men's size flight suits they were required to wear.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Morgan, Scott
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names
Rubbing taken by Rigdon Edwards from some of the name plaques at the WASP memorial in Sweetwater at the bequest of a WASP named "Rexy", with a note from her about the monument and those who helped create it.
Date:
August 23, 1993
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication]
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
73rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 120
Texas House Concurrent Resolution bill signed by Governor Ann Richards commending the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II for their service to their country on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustration of Elaine Harmon]
Printed illustration of WASP Elaine Harmon sitting on the wing of a plane with a notepad in hand. Text can be seen printed at the bottom that states her plane and class number, and a note in pencil written next to her head reads, "Blue Skies Always- Elaine Harmon".
Date:
1993
Creator:
Morgon, Scott
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication]
Photocopy of a brochure for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary reunion and monument dedication ceremony, with information about the memorial and a brief history of WASP at Avenger Field. A sketched image of the life size WASP statue at Avenger Field can be seen printed on the page.
Date:
March 5, 1993
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 50th Anniversary Budget]
Budget for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary dinner and luncheon. Notes and markings can be seen in pen on both pages.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Plaque]
Photograph of what appears to be a historical marker plaque with a few paragraphs of the history of WASP. The plaque begins, "Women Airforce Service Pilots Jacqueline Cochran, one of the most famous women pilots of the twentieth century..." A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thunderbolts Over Pikes Peak 1993
Small handout written by Madge Minton about the P-47 Thunderbolt and the history the Women Airforce Pilots have with the aircraft. A note written in pen can be seen on the bottom edge that says, "for scrapbook- dedication ceremony".
Date:
1993
Creator:
Minton, Madge Rutherford
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication]
Agenda for the Women Airforce Service Pilots Historic monument dedication ceremony and reunion.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Statue in Courtyard]
Photograph of a green statue of a WASP posed on a pedestal in the center of a small fountain or well. A courtyard area with trees and buildings can be seen in the background. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Janet Reno at WASP Reunion]
Photograph of Janet Reno in purple standing at a podium to speak at a WASP reunion. A floral arrangement can be seen int he left foreground and blue and white backdrop with gold tassels can be seen in the background. "1993" is written on the back of the photo.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Statue]
Photograph of a green statue of a WASP placed on a pedestal in the center of a small outdoor fountain. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Sweetwater Tex 22 May 93".
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce WASP Sub-Committee Meeting
Official minutes for a Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce and WASP sub-committee meeting discussing the WASP reunion.
Date:
April 8, 1993
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Women on a Bed]
Photograph of two older women sitting on a bed and smiling at the camera. The women on the left can be seen wearing a yellow shirt and the woman on the right can be seen wearing a colorful shirt with black fringe. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "50th WASP Reunion 22 May 93", along with the name "Vi Thurn" and "Vi" written on the edge of the back.
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Morales to Homer Taylor, May 28, 1993]
Letter from Dan Morales to Homer Taylor praising WASP and offering gratitude for Taylor's assistance during a visit to Sweetwater.
Date:
May 28, 1993
Creator:
Morales, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History