[Letter from Pat Pateman to WASP veterans, August 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Pat Pateman to WASP veterans, August 1991]

Letter from Pat Pateman to WASP veterans enclosing a copy of a new informational brochure on WASP history, for use at museums, airshows, and elsewhere.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Pateman, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944 (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots World War II - 1942-1944

An pamphlet discussing the history of the WASP from their founding until their recognition as military veterans, illustrated with photos of the WASP as well as Jackie Cochran and Hap Arnold.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, B. J.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Abilene Police Department Class Number Thirty-Five]

Photograph of the Abilene Police Department Class Number Thirty-Five. The men and women of the class are running in lines in a group down a dirt path and wearing shorts and t-shirts.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991 (open access)

Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991

Newsletter of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial foundation. There is a small section about Charlyne Creger accepting the Forgotten Hero Award on behalf of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The issue contains an insert of an article from the Washington Post.
Date: April 5, 1991
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Bush to Charlyne Creger, March 18, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from George Bush to Charlyne Creger, March 18, 1991]

Letter from President George Bush to Charlyne Creger discussing the United States' participation in conflicts in the Persian Gulf Region.
Date: March 18, 1991
Creator: Bus, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Pateman to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, August, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Pat Pateman to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, August, 1991]

Letter from Pat Pateman to the Women Airforce Pilots discussing a new WASP brochure designed by B.J. Williams which provides a summary of their history and the struggles they faced before gaining militarization.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Pateman, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WWII Biplane]

Photograph of a blue, yellow, red, and white WWII-era biplane at an air show with several other airplanes visible in the background; there are two people inside the plane and two other people visible on the right.
Date: October 19, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman and Man at USO Show]

Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a floral print dress and holding a microphone standing onstage next to a man wearing a gray suit, blue tie, and red baseball cap; behind them the U.S. seal and several signs can be seen. On the right next to the stage a man wearing a naval uniform and another man wearing a baseball cap are visible and in the foreground several people are watching the stage.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[WWII Plane]

Photograph of two unidentified people inside a silver WWII-era airplane with red, white, blue, and yellow detail; it appears to be at an air show with other airplanes partially visible in the far background.
Date: October 19, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Singing at USO Show]

Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a red sequined gown, who appears to be singing into a microphone at a USO show; she is standing on a stage with a red and white banner, the U.S. seal, and several signs related to the U.S. military behind her. On the right a man wearing a naval uniform can be seen on the side of the stage and there are several people in the foreground watching the stage.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[USO Show]

Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a floral print dress and red high heels and a man wearing a gray suit and a baseball cap standing on a stage at what appears to be a USO show; behind them the United States seal and two signs describing military service can be seen. On the right an unidentified man wearing a naval uniform and another man in a baseball cap are visible on the side of the stage and in the foreground a group of people can be seen watching the stage.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Performers at USO Show]

Photograph of four unidentified women and a man onstage at a USO show with the U.S. seal and several signs visible behind them; the woman on the far right is wearing a red sequined gown, the woman next to her is wearing a floral print dress, the man in the center is wearing a gray, tie, and baseball cap, the woman next to him is wearing all black, and the woman on the end is wearing a white sash and tiara. Next to the stage on the right a man wearing a naval uniform can be seen and there are several people watching the stage in the foreground.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alumni Columns, Volume 4, Number 3, Spring 1991 (open access)

Alumni Columns, Volume 4, Number 3, Spring 1991

Magazine publication for the alumni of Northwester State University that shares information on campus life and alumni activities.
Date: Spring 1991
Creator: James, Elise; Sepulvado, Don; McMillan, Connie & Baldwin, Jane
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Lady Was A Pilot] (open access)

[Clipping: The Lady Was A Pilot]

Magazine clipping providing a brief history about Mary Ruth Rance, including her education at Creighton University, and historical information about the university.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Register, Summer 1991 (open access)

The Register, Summer 1991

Newsletter published by the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc. describing activities of the organization and other stories to educate the public about contributions of servicewomen.
Date: Summer 1991
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP History Pamphlet] (open access)

[WASP History Pamphlet]

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
[Letter from Elaine Harmon, August 9, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon, August 9, 1991]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to the Sweetwater Historical Museum asking if they could return her blue jumpsuit so that she can donate it to the College Park Airport Museum.
Date: August 9, 1991
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jewel Estes to Rigdon Edwards, March 27, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Jewel Estes to Rigdon Edwards, March 27, 1991]

Letter from Jewel Estes to Rigdon Edwards about Rigdon's daughter Mary and Paula E. Langguth's book.
Date: March 27, 1991
Creator: Estes, Jewel Pfeifer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Historic Committee Meeting, March 21, 1991] (open access)

[Minutes: WASP Historic Committee Meeting, March 21, 1991]

Minutes for the WASP Historic Committee meeting including a financial report, Amon Carter Museum report, committee assignments, and updates on the WASP monument.
Date: March 21, 1991
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Women Flew Military Planes Long Before Desert Storm"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Women Flew Military Planes Long Before Desert Storm"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about who the WASP were, why the WASP program was created, certain WASP experiences throughout their service, and the delay of their veteran benefits.
Date: March 10, 1991
Creator: Taylor, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda: WASP Historic Monument Committee Meeting, April 18, 1991] (open access)

[Agenda: WASP Historic Monument Committee Meeting, April 18, 1991]

Agenda for the WASP Historic Monument Committee listing action items and discussion points for the April 18, 1991 meeting.
Date: April 18, 1991
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
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

[Hail Storm at Sweetwater, Texas]

Photograph of large hailstones falling on the wet lawn beside a large metal building. Handwritten notes on the back indicate the hailstones were as big as softballs, but melted considerably.
Date: September 16, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph of Avenger Field at Sweetwater]

Aerial photograph of a group of buildings at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Most of the buildings are metal, and are connected by paths and roads. Airplane lanes and tarmac are visible in the background. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo give the date the photo was taken, and the name and address of a man named Richard Harkness.
Date: September 16, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History