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Oral History Interview with Elijah Collins, Jr., December 6, 2001
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Interview with Navy veteran Elijah Collins Jr. The interview includes Collins' personal experiences while aboard the destroyer USS Blue during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Collins also talks about the Battle of Savo Island and the sinking of the Blue.
Date:
December 6, 2001
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & Collins, Elijah, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of the U.S.O. Building During World War Two]
Postcard of and illustration of the U.S.O. building in Palacios, Texas as it looked during World War Two.
Date:
2001
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reserve Forces Policy Board Citizen Patriot Award
Certificate from the Reserve Forces Policy Board awarded to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII for their dedicated service.
Date:
September 24, 2002
Creator:
Reserve Forces Policy Board
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Shepherd's Fold, Fall/Winter, 2002
Newsletter for residents at Live Oak Senior Apartments that contains articles on local news and events. The issue features an article about local resident, Charlyne Creger, and her experience in the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, as well her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Live Oak
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']
Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date:
2003
Creator:
Rivas, Lisa Harrison
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized
Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date:
March 19, 2009
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII
Booklet by Kate Landdeck describing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, including their fight for militarization, disbandment, and eventual recognition.
Date:
2001
Creator:
Landdeck, Kate
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Daedalians Certificate]
Certificate from the Order of Daedalians declaring Rosa Charlyne Creger an official member.
Date:
February 20, 2003
Creator:
Order of Daedalians
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date:
March 10, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy Parrish, January 12, 2004]
Letter from Nancy Parrish welcoming new members to the WASP WWII Museum Association, informing them about upcoming activities, volunteer opportunities and thanking them for being part of the organization.
Date:
January 12, 2004
Creator:
Parrish, Nancy A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, November 25, 2001]
Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Women Airforce Service Pilots explaining why she missed the WASP October reunion and discussing some of her past experiences, education and employment history as a nurse.
Date:
November 25, 2001
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger, November 25, 2001]
Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger explaining why she missed the WASP reunion in October and sharing her experiences, education and employment history as a nurse.
Date:
November 25, 2001
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Legion Membership Card]
Membership card for the American Legion issued to Charlyne Creger. On the back of the card is a list of veteran eligibility dates to be accepted into the organization, along with the preamble to the group's constitution.
Date:
2005
Creator:
The American Legion
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger, June 10, 2003]
Letter from Teal Krech to Charlyne Creger in regards to their recent conversation and requesting an interview to further discuss her love story.
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Krech, Teal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invite from the Ninety-Nines to Charlyne Creger]
Invite for Charlyne Creger to a meeting of South Central Section of the Ninety-Nines organization.
Date:
2001
Creator:
Ninety-Nines (Organization)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]
Newspaper clipping listing several websites that provide history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) along with a brief description of the content posted on the sites.
Date:
August 10, 2000
Creator:
Pollak, Michael
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[National Silver Wings Honorary Membership]
Certificate declaring Rosa Charlyne Creger an honorary member of Region 9 of the National Silver Wings for her service in WWII and the Korean War.
Date:
October 30, 2004
Creator:
National Silver Wings
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: On Wings of Victory]
Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Live Oak
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: From Sawdust to Stardust: A Salute to Jacqueline Cochran 19th Anniversary Dinner]
Program from an anniversary dinner hosted at the Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center honoring Jacqueline Cochran. Several Women Airforce Service Pilots are listed as guests.
Date:
October 18, 2003
Creator:
Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Teresa James- Unlikely Poster Girl for Women Pilots]
Clipping discussing Teresa Jame's flight career and her experiences joining the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron in World War II. A note enclosed with the clipping reads, "Aunt Ca Ca: Wanted you to see this. Hope you're doing well! Bob".
Date:
October 2002
Creator:
Freeze, Di
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card: Charlyne Creger, WASP]
Card with a photograph of Charlyne Creger as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot. On the back is a list of information, such as her WASP class number, her station and assignments, and her career after the WASP. A more recent photo of Charlyne is printed in the top left corner of the back, and a quote from her reads, "How do I feel about being a WASP? Out of nothing, it made me something, because it gave me the courage to try anything!".
Date:
2001
Creator:
Wings Across America
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Forty-Third Annual Amelia Earhart Aviation Service Award Banquet]
Program for a banquet held to announce the winner of the Amelia Earhart Aviation Service Award. The program includes a history of the award and Earhart's involvement in Zonta International, an invocation, and a list of previous winners of the award.
Date:
January 2004
Creator:
Zonta Club of Shreveport
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WWII Registry of Remembrances Form]
Form filled out by Charlyne Creger to register herself in the World War II Registry of Remembrances in Washington D.C.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 41, Number 2, August, 2003
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
August 2003
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History