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[Envelope from WASP, May 22, 1993]
Envelope from WASP with no letter enclosed. On the front is an illustration of Avenger Field, a plane, and a pilot. On the upper right corner is a stamp of an event that occurred in World War 2.
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Day Cover for Jacqueline Cochran Stamp, March 9, 1996]
First day cover commemorating the issue of a stamp honoring Jacqueline Cochran and her accomplishments in aviation. The cover features an illustration of Cochran on the left and a fifty-cent stamp depicting Cochran in the upper-right corner. Inside the cover is a postcard containing information about Cochran and the WASP.
Date:
March 9, 1996
Creator:
United States Postal Service
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from the United States Postal Service, March 9, 1996]
Invitation from the United States Postal Service to a ceremony commemorating Jacqueline Cochran and her stamp's first day of issue.
Date:
March 9, 1996
Creator:
United States Postal Service
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #1]
Legal-sized envelope with the Women Airforce Service Pilots insignia in the upper left corner and a 50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication cancellation stamp form Avenger Field station on May 22, 1993, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 and a twenty-nine-cent U.S. stamp that reads "Allies land in North Africa November 1942."
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal-Sized Envelope from the Women Airforce Service Pilots #2]
Legal-sized envelope with the Women Airforce Service Pilots insignia in the upper left corner and a 50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication cancellation stamp form Avenger Field station on May 22, 1993, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 and a twenty-nine-cent U.S. stamp that reads "Allies decipher secret enemy codes, 1942."
Date:
May 22, 1993
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP, May 7, 1996]
Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP discussing the 1998 Sweetwater WASP Reunion.
Date:
May 7, 1996
Creator:
1998 WASP Reunion Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP, May 7, 1996]
Letter from 1998 WASP Reunion Committee to All WASP discussing plans for the National WASP Conference September 26-27, 1998 in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
May 7, 1996
Creator:
1998 WASP Reunion Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge, July 12, 1994]
Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge Sizemore discussing Yevgenia's recent visit to the U.S. from the Soviet Union.
Date:
July 12, 1994
Creator:
Lazarsky, Barbara Ward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bernice Haydu, July 10, 1993]
Letter from Bernice Haydu containing information that can be used for the WASP display and suggesting what kind of materials can be used to set it up.
Date:
July 10, 1993
Creator:
Haydu, Bernice Falk (Bee)
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Shipley to President, WASP WWII, Nov. 17, 1993]
Letter from Betty Shipley to the President of WASP WWII discussing what to do with monies from the committee of the WASP WWII Conference/Reunion in 1992.
Date:
November 17, 1993
Creator:
Shipley, Betty
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brent Taylor to Rigdon Edwards, February 2, 1995]
Letter from Brent Taylor, a high school student, to Rigdon Edwards requesting photographs, articles, and any information the he can offer to help him on his project on women who served in World War 2.
Date:
February 2, 1995
Creator:
Taylor, Brent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carol Brozman to Charlyne Creger, April 20, 1995]
Letter from Carol Brozman to Charlyne Creger thanking her for contributing a self portrait in Cricket Magazine's May issue.
Date:
April 20, 1995
Creator:
Brozman, Carol
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, September 5, 1998]
Letter from Catherine A. Murphy to Eleanor Brown discussing Brown's ID card. Murphy apologizes for the delay and mentions that the card is enclosed. She also includes instructions on how to affix a picture to the card.
Date:
September 5, 1998
Creator:
Murphy, Catherine A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger, December, 1995]
Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.
Date:
December 1995
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994]
Photocopy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie sending regards to her family, thanking her for the photos and explaining how she always had a desire to fly at a young age. A memorial of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is attached on the final page explaining their history, experiences and fight for militarization.
Date:
November 16, 1994
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley, October 15, 1999]
Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley thanking her and her coworkers for their hospitality at a previous visit, and thanking the Veterans Hospital for all their help.
Date:
October 15, 1999
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith, October 15, 1999]
Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith reminding her of how thankful she is for the Women Airforce Service Pilots healthcare benefits as it shows that their organization is remembered for their service.
Date:
October 15, 1999
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards, December 24, 1994]
Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards telling a story about her parents and a past visit to Europe.
Date:
December 24, 1994
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1993]
Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards telling him to make sure her name is written correctly as she is listed as a donor for the "Plague Jewel", about Steve Morgan giving her a set of drawings, and the medicine she has been taking.
Date:
June 30, 1993
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]
Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".
Date:
November 4, 1994
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance, September 16, 1999]
Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance thanking her for sharing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they met at the Wings of Freedom Airshow in Frederick, MD.
Date:
September 16, 1999
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cynthia Beeman to El Nora Grevelle et al, May 24, 1993]
Letter from Cynthia Beeman to El Nora Grevelle and others thanking them for their efforts into planning for the 50th WASP Anniversary. A P.S. note thanks El Nora for her hospitality.
Date:
May 24, 1993
Creator:
Beeman, Cynthia J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History