[Eleanor McLernon Brown Autobiography] (open access)

[Eleanor McLernon Brown Autobiography]

Autobiography of Eleanor McLernon Brown written for the 44-9 class history book published in 1998.
Date: 1998
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown] (open access)

[Two Biographical Sketches of Eleanor Brown]

Document containing two biographical sketches of Eleanor Brown, including details about her interest in aviation, service in the WASP organization, career, and personal life.
Date: 1999~
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport] (open access)

[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]

Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date: November 19, 1997
Creator: Delaney, Tim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: W.A.S.P. sisters in the sky] (open access)

[Clipping: W.A.S.P. sisters in the sky]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there are advertisements for a television and gift certificates, as well as an article about lambada dancing.
Date: March 17, 1990
Creator: McDaniel, Niki Frances
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch] (open access)

[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch]

Short autobiographic essay written by Eleanor McLernon on her life, family, career, and experience with the WASP program. A note paired with the paper reads, "Brief autobiographic sketch for the ALL-WASP lino graphic book Betty Turner currently working on (1999)".
Date: 1999
Creator: McLernon, Eleanor Michel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future] (open access)

[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]

Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
Date: 1997
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: New memorial to honor all military women] (open access)

[Clipping: New memorial to honor all military women]

Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial to honor Women in Military Service for America in Arlington, Virginia. There are other articles on the back of the clippings.
Date: June 21, 1995
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Memoriam: Thirty-Eight American Women Pilots (open access)

In Memoriam: Thirty-Eight American Women Pilots

Memorial pamphlet honoring the thirty-eight Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who lost their lives in service during World War II.
Date: 1996
Creator: Seymour, Dawn; Bergemann, Clarice I.; Jenkins, Jeanette J. & Keil, Mary Ellen
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar] (open access)

[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar]

Calendar for 1997 containing photographs, illustrations, and facts about the women who served in the military during World War Two. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history. The WASP are featured on August's page.
Date: 1996
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP history] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP history]

Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
Date: [1991..]
Creator: Weser, Marcia Goren
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP History Pamphlet #2] (open access)

[WASP History Pamphlet #2]

Pamphlet about the history and contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots written by WASP member Betty Jane Williams. A photo of WASP director Jacqueline Cochran and General Arnold can be seen on the cover and several photos of WASP members can be seen on the back page.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated] (open access)

[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: Secret role of women fliers recalled] (open access)

[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date: November 24, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]

Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 21, 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 11, 1991
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
[Eleanor Brown Pilot Certificate Copy] (open access)

[Eleanor Brown Pilot Certificate Copy]

Photocopy of a pilot certificate belonging to WASP member, Eleanor Brown. A schedule from 1999 can be seen printed on the back.
Date: 1999?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP 44-9 Reunion]

Photograph of several WASP members with name tags and blue reunion scarves posed in three rows at a Nebraska reunion. A woman in the middle of the bottom row is holding a blue sign that say, "44-9". Handwritten notes can be seen on the back of the photo that read, "Front Row: L-R Marty Revel (Sarager),,,,Betty Turner (Stagg), (2): Katy (McGrath) Henze, Ethel (Lytch) Miller, Elaine Harmon, Margaret Jones (T), Ruth (Groves) Kearney, Mildred (House) Ferree, Gayle Snell, Top: Helen (Cannon) Johnson, Betty (Martin) Riddle,, Mickey (McLernon) Brown, Margaret Gee" and "Omaha, Neb. Reunion 1998".
Date: 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 50th Anniversary Dinner Program #3] (open access)

[WASP 50th Anniversary Dinner Program #3]

Program for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th Anniversary dinner and conference that features and image of the WASP statue at Avenger Field on the cover.
Date: 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WASP at Lone Star Museum of Flight]

Photograph of several WASP standing in two groups to the left and right in a flight museum. Many are dressed either in uniform or special blazer with reunion patches and scarves. Airplanes, flags, and a podium with an air force wings flag hanging from the front can be seen in the back ground. A note written on the bottom edge of the photo reads, "Lone Star Museum of Flight, April 25, 1992, Spirit of Flight Airshow, Honoring WASP". A second note written on the back of the photo reads, "Micky Brown 2201 N. DeLeon, Victoria".
Date: April 25, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Winifred Wood and Janet Reno]

Paper copied photo of Winifred Wood dressed in her WASP uniform, standing to the left of her niece, US Attorney General Janet Reno, who is wearing a matching blue blouse. Both have glasses and name tags, too blurry to read. "1994" is written in pencil on the back of the paper.
Date: 1994?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History