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[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar #2]
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
[Women of the Armed Services Political Cartoon]
Political cartoon of a memorial of man in uniform riding on top of a woman like a horse. The text on the memorial reads, "Memorial to the Women of the Armed Services".
Date:
October 1997
Creator:
Benson, Steve
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998]
Letter to Marty, possibly Marty Wyall, discussing how joyful and busy the writer's life has been in recent months in regards to reuniting with WASP members and retelling stories.
Date:
August 11, 1998
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial to U.S. Servicewomen Dedication"]
Newspaper clipping about female veterans visiting the newly built Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
Date:
October 19, 1997
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 50th Anniversary Welcome Packet]
Welcome packet for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary memorial dedication containing event information flyers and pamphlets, a map of Sweetwater, and a WASP ribbon. The items are contained in a an envelop with the name, Mary Jo Tilton, and her WASP class number handwritten in the top right corner.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Collection
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State Group Supports Memorial]
Newspaper clipping of an article about funds being collected for building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
Date:
September 21, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
50th Anniversary of World War II
Program for the 1994 Women Airforce Service Pilots 52nd Anniversary Banquet in Washington D.C. that contains a banquet menu and schedule of events.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Graduate Names #2]
Photograph of a stone plaque located at Sweetwater with several WASP graduate names engraved in its surface. A handwritten note in blue pen ink 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
[Clipping: U.S. military women to be honored--finally]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial to women who have served in the military. Other articles are included.
Date:
May 1997
Creator:
Glasheen, Leah K.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP 50th Anniversary Dinner Program]
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:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP WWII Conference]
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
[Reunion Committee Assignments and Roster]
Committee member job assignments for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 2000 reunion, along with a committee roster.
Date:
August 19, 1998
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Reno, Richards to Attend Sweetwater WASP Affair]
Newspaper clipping of an article about attorney generals Janet Reno, Dan Morales, and Governor Ann Richards attending the 50th WASP Reunion. A brief history of the WASPs is also given.
Date:
May 20, 1993
Creator:
Todd, Ed
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Dedication Women in Military Service for America Memorial]
Program of events, speakers, and guests for the Dedication to Women in Military Service ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, October 18, 1997.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Plaque Donated to City/County Museum]
Newspaper clipping about a WASP group donating a plaque they had made with the names of six Women Airforce Service Pilots who died in service to the Pioneer City-County Museum.
Date:
May 25, 1993
Creator:
Whiddon, Leigh Ann
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman with WASP Statue]
Photograph of a woman in a blue shirt standing in front of a statue of a female pilot. A brick wall can be seen in the background. A note handwritten 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
[Pamphlet: WASP 1942-1992 50th Anniversary Reunion]
Pamphlet from the Women Airforce Service Pilot 1992 reunion that describes the history of WASP and identifies people in several photographs that were meant to be viewed with the pamphlet.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Shipley to Doris, Nov. 15, 1998]
Letter from Betty Shipley to Doris discussing to articles that were enclosed and a list of suggestions for a WASP event.
Date:
November 15, 1998
Creator:
Shipley, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Dedication
Invitation to the dedication ceremony of The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery that includes a program calendar of special events surrounding the ceremony.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Bullock to Joseph P. Luce, January 28, 1993]
Letter from Bob Bullock to Joseph P. Luce discussing his inability to attend the 50th Anniversary Women Airforce Service Pilots Celebration.
Date:
January 28, 1993
Creator:
Bullock, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kaddy Landry Steel to Homer Taylor, March 10, 1999]
Letter from Kaddy Landry Steel to Homer Taylor discussing the 2000 WASP reunion and an enclosed letter from an earlier date about committees in place for the reunion.
Date:
March 10, 1999
Creator:
Steel, Kaddy Landry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handshake at Reunion]
Photograph of Janet Reno, seen in red to the right, shaking Rose Lee's hand, left, at the 50th WASP Reunion amidst a crowd of others.. A handwritten note on the back reads, "50th WASP Reunion 22 May 93 Janet -Rose Lee".
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Janet Reno to Homer Taylor, May 27, 1993]
Letter from Janet Reno to Homer Taylor offering gratitude for the the hospitality shown at a Sweetwater WASP event.
Date:
May 27, 1993
Creator:
Reno, Janet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History