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[Clipping: Those Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines]
Magazine clipping with an article from Viva discussing the history of the WASP, including the cover page and two full-page advertisements.
Date:
May 1977
Creator:
Kel, Sally Van Wegenen
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Those Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines (continued)]
Magazine clipping with an article from Viva discussing the history of the WASP, continued. Included is an excerpt from an article on dreams.
Date:
May 1977
Creator:
Kel, Sally Van Wegenen
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement by Dora Dougherty Strother before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Text of the statement given by WASP Dora Dougherty Strother before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, in support of legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater to militarize the WASP. In support of the argument for their military status, the statement includes statistics about the WASP, their history, and historical images.
Date:
1977
Creator:
Srother, Dora Dougherty
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable George E. Danielson, June 15, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S) to Honorable George E. Danielson discussing the potential opportunity for militarization of some W.A.S.P members.
Date:
June 15, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 22, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 22, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Kenneth P. Craig, September 15, 1977]
Letter from Charlyne Creger to Kenneth P. Craig thanking him for supporting the efforts of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to gain militarization. She provides further evidence as to why the WASPs should be considered veterans based on their duties during World War II.
Date:
September 15, 1977
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Congressman Kenneth P. Craig, September 15, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Congressman Kenneth P. Craig thanking him for supporting their efforts to gain militarization. The letter provides further evidence of why the Women's Airforce Service Pilots should be granted veteran status.
Date:
September 15, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Alan Cranston, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Alan Cranston stating that the WASPs should be granted militarization by explaining how their tasks and experiences during World War II qualify as veteran service.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jennings Randolph, May 21, 1977]
Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Honorable Senator Jennings Randolph thanking him for considering the militarization of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (U.S) and kindly requesting recognition for the organization's efforts.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable John A. Durkin, May 21, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Honorable John A. Durkin discussing the importance of recognizing their organizations role as the first women to fly military aircraft for the United States of America.
Date:
May 21, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John P. Hammerschmidt , June 15, 1977]
Letter from the Women's Airforce Service Pilots to John P. Hammerschmidt explaining why they deserve veteran status and sharing some of their experiences during World War II.
Date:
June 15, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Weldon W. Stephen, July 11, 1977]
Letter from Weldon W. Stephen verifying that he provided medical treatment for Rosa C. Creger, Mary Shaw and Laura Rutledge.
Date:
July 11, 1977
Creator:
Stephen, Weldon W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]
Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
Date:
August 12, 1977
Creator:
Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bee Haydu to WASP, February, 1977]
Letter from Bee Haydu to other Women Airforce Service Pilots asking for help in compiling information for a new group roster, and also requesting photos and information regarding the group's past military treatment in order to help Bruce Arnold make a congressional case for WASP Militarization.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
Haydu, Bee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Weldon W. Stephen, July 11, 1977]
Letter from Weldon W. Stephen verifying that he provided medical treatment for Rosa C. Creger, Mary Shaw and Laura Rutledge.
Date:
July 11, 1977
Creator:
Stephen, Weldon W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Opening Statement Senator Alan Cranston, Chairman Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Opening statement given by Senator Cranston at the U. S. Senate Hearing on senate bills #247, #1414, and #129, each aimed at granting veterans' benefits to the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
May 25, 1977
Creator:
Cranston, Alan
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Russel Long, September 7, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Russel Long discussing the reasons why Bill S247, militarization for the Women Airforce Service Pilots should be passed.
Date:
September 7, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger, May 20, 1977]
Letter from Charlyne Creger explaining that she was admitted as a patient at Big Spring AAF along with Mary Shaw and Laura Rutledge who were injured in a B.T. 13 crash. Ms. Creger mentions that she will obtain an official correspondence from the Doctor in order to prove her treatment at the facility.
Date:
May 20, 1977
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oh... To Be a Women's Air Force Service Pilot
Photocopy of a magazine article about the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the respect they earned through their achievements.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
Gutierrez, Ava & Wilson, Jan
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fifinella 1943-1944]
English class report on the history of Women Airforce Service Pilots by Jill Wilkinson.
Date:
January 27, 1977
Creator:
Wilkinson, Jill
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Special Pre "Red Alert" Notice
A notice from Bee Haydu, asking members of a former WASP organization to contact their local Captains with their contact information, and information on upcoming legislation concerning the veteran status of former WASP members.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Air Force Academy Packet]
An Air Force Academy folder with several brochures inside promoting the school, admission steps, and cadet life. Included is a notice about alcohol on the premises of the Antlers Plaza Hotel.
Date:
1977~
Creator:
United States Air Force Academy.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History