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[Finance Chair Report and Related Documents] (open access)

[Finance Chair Report and Related Documents]

Documents related to the Finance Chair Report presented at the WASP board meeting in Corpus Christi in April 2001. They include a balance sheet, a profit and loss statement, a budget listing revenue and expenses, the Finance Chair Report, the Treasurer's Report, and a proposal about finding candidates to serve as treasurer.
Date: April 10, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Jean McCreery to Eleanor Brown, October 22, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Jean McCreery to Eleanor Brown, October 22, 2004]

Email from Jean McCreery to Eleanor Brown discussing Brown's Region 2 report for the WASP newsletter.
Date: October 22, 2004
Creator: McCreery, Jean T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board, May 12, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board, May 12, 2005]

Letter from WASP President Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors discussing an "Action Without Meeting" question to recognize Shutsy Reynolds for her service as the organization's Stores Chairman. The last two paragraphs correct an error from the balance sheet printed in the newsletter.
Date: May 12, 2005
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, June 24, 2006 #2] (open access)

[Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, June 24, 2006 #2]

Email from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing proposed changes to the WASP's by-laws.
Date: June 24, 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004] (open access)

[Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004]

Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown containing a copy of the information Murphy has on file for Brown and a list of the WASPs in Region 2. A handwritten note at the top of page 1 states, "Total 175 WASP in Reg II."
Date: October 25, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Letson to Eleanor Brown, January 14, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn Letson to Eleanor Brown, January 14, 2004]

Letter from Dawn Letson to Eleanor Brown thanking Brown for her donation to the WASP Endowment.
Date: January 14, 2004
Creator: Letson, Dawn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, November 2, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors, November 2, 2004]

Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors discussing recent committee appointments, the group's letterhead, proposed changes to the newsletter's content and mailing schedule, and upcoming events honoring the WASP.
Date: November 2, 2004
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, October 23, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, October 23, 2004]

Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown discussing the WASP's roster and why it has been delayed. She notes that she will send Brown a list of the members in Region 2.
Date: October 23, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Region 2 Report (open access)

Region 2 Report

Report detailing Eleanor Brown's activities as the Director of Region 2 from October 2004 through April 2005.
Date: April 2, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown notifying her of her acceptance into the Order of Daedalians. He states that she has been appointed to the founder membership of Henry J. Brown, a World War I pilot from Texas. He mentions that her membership card is enclosed and that her membership certificate has been mailed separately.
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: DeFelice, Rocco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Region 3 News] (open access)

[WASP Region 3 News]

Report from Betty Jane Williams relaying news and events within WASP Region 3. She discusses Janet Hargrave's memorial service, the recent discovery of artifacts at Marie Robinson's crash site, a new large-format film about fighter pilots, and the Women Military Aviators conference.
Date: March 17, 2005
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the 2004 Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies] (open access)

[Program for the 2004 Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies]

Program for the the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame's 2004 Induction Gala. It includes an order of the evening's activities, brief biographies of the inductees, and a list of the event's sponsors.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen] (open access)

[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen]

Newspaper clippings of an article about why a charity, Christ's Kitchen, is unable to accept donations of meat. There are advertisements and obituaries on the back of the clippings.
Date: [2006-03-22..]
Creator: Lloyd, Jennifer
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, including a brief history of the WASP, Brown's personal history, and an overview of her current activities. The article includes a photograph of Brown with The Graduate statue. Part of a large advertisement for Lowe's hardware store is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: A Tattoo at the Taj] (open access)

[Program: A Tattoo at the Taj]

Program for an aviation demonstration and tattoo drumming event, with information on the history of military musical tattoo and on performers of the event, which include the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, the 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph Air Force Base, The United states Air Force Honor Guard, and the The San Antonio Pipes and Drums.
Date: 2001
Creator: The 12th Flying Training Wing
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, June 20, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, June 20, 2006]

Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP membership concerning the nominations for the 2006-2008 Board of Directors. She explains that the current board members have been asked to serve another term. Enclosed with the letter are brief biographies of the candidates for each position.
Date: June 20, 2006
Creator: McCreery, Jean T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large WASP Group Photo]

Photograph of thirty WASP in casual clothing, some with blue reunion scarves, gathered for a group photo in front of a large fireplace. The note on the back of the photo reads, "Dayton '03?".
Date: 2003?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to the WASP Board, June 26, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to the WASP Board, June 26, 2006]

Email from Catherine Murphy to the WASP Board discussing her concerns with the proposal to hire an executive director.
Date: June 26, 2006
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Planes on Airstrip]

Photograph of many rows of planes parked on on an airstrip in a desert area, with mountains seen in the background. A note on the back of the photo reads, "Tucson, '02".
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book] (open access)

[Pamphlet: WASP Song Book]

Booklet created by the Dayton Air Show full of songs sung by Women Airforce Service Pilots while in service. The cover features an image of the blue diamond WASP wings emblem.
Date: 2003
Creator: Vectren Dayton Air Show
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Finding Yourself in the Archive] (open access)

[Flyer: Finding Yourself in the Archive]

Flyer for Finding Yourself in the Archive: TWU's WASP Collection, hosted by The Woman's Collection at TWU on September 26, 2008. The first page includes a schedule of the day's events. The second page provides information about each archival stations featured at the event.
Date: September 26, 2008
Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Caro Bosca to Eleanor Brown, March 10, 2007] (open access)

[Email from Caro Bosca to Eleanor Brown, March 10, 2007]

Email from Caro Bosca to Eleanor Brown responding to Brown's statement that she feels "totally out of touch with what is going on" in the WASP. Bosca replies that Brown is included on all correspondence Bosca sends to the board and includes a copy of a recent message about the air show in Columbus, Ohio.
Date: March 10, 2007
Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty Jane Williams, August 23, 2005] (open access)

[Email from Betty Jane Williams, August 23, 2005]

Email from Betty Jane Williams to WASP members discussing the Women Military Aviators (WMA) conference. She mentions the connection between the WMA and the WASP and encourages the recipients to show their support of the WMA by attending the event in San Diego.
Date: August 23, 2005
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca, July 15, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca, July 15, 2006]

Email from Lucile Wise to Caro Bosca informing Bosca of her decision to resign as editor of the WASP News.
Date: July 15, 2006
Creator: Wise, Lucile
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History