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[History Textbook Page Featuring WASP] (open access)

[History Textbook Page Featuring WASP]

Photocopy of a page in a school history textbook, featuring a picture and text about Women Air Force Service Pilots and text on the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps/ Women's Army Corps. A note written on the back of the page in pen reads, "Loraine High School 4-16-09 Loraine, Texas 79532" and a name written at the bottom reads, "Glencoc or McGrawhill [McDougle crossed out]".
Date: April 16, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Snapp and WASP]

Photograph of two WASP and Helen Snapp standing side by side with a man (on the far right) in front of two WWII airplanes inside a hangar. The woman on the left is wearing a blue jacket with WASP insignia, and the WASP on the middle right is wearing a blue Women Air Force Service Pilots scarf.
Date: 2009-04-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fantasy of Flight to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 31, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Fantasy of Flight to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 31, 2009]

Letter from Stephanie Conner of Fantasy of Flight to Helen Snapp, thanking her for her participation in the "Living History Series celebrating the accomplishments of the Women Air Service Pilots."
Date: March 31, 2009
Creator: Conner, Stephanie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilot supports Stewart's mission] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilot supports Stewart's mission]

Newspaper clipping of an article about former WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp's experiences serving as a pilot in WWII. The clipping includes other articles about local and world news, as well as advertisements.
Date: March 26, 2009
Creator: Van Pool, J. Elise
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009] (open access)

[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009]

Letter from David P. Marion to Catherine Parker Chatham praising her and the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their great service during World War II.
Date: March 26, 2009
Creator: Marion, David P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Stallman, March 24, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman, March 24, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman discussing one of Snapp's experiences as a WASP. There is handwritten text on the letter, adding to the story.
Date: March 24, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from David A. Stallman to WASP Heritage Interview Candidates, March 24, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from David A. Stallman to WASP Heritage Interview Candidates, March 24, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman to the WASP Heritage Interview Candidates discussing the possibility of more WASPs agreeing to be interviewed in order to preserve the WASP's story in history.
Date: March 24, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Giles to Catherine Parker, March 20, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from James B. Giles to Catherine Parker, March 20, 2009]

Letter from James B. Giles to Catherine Chatham congratulating her for a great write-up and praising her for serving as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: March 20, 2009
Creator: Giles, James B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized (open access)

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
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp, March 18, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp, March 18, 2009]

Letter from David A. Stallman to Fran Sargent and Helen Snapp discussing the 2008 WASP Reunion at Avenger Field and a DVD of the reunion.
Date: March 18, 2009
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from Nancy Parrish, March 17, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from Nancy Parrish, March 17, 2009]

E-Mail from Nancy Parrish from Wings Across America forwarding an official press release from Senators Hutchison and Mikulski introducing a bill to award WWII WASPs with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Date: March 17, 2009
Creator: Parrish, Nancy A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-Mail from Wings Across America, March 17, 2009] (open access)

[E-Mail from Wings Across America, March 17, 2009]

E-mail from Wings Across America to the Women Airforce Service Pilot Heritage Yahoo group discussing a bill to honor the WASPs that was co-sponsored by all female Texas senators.
Date: March 17, 2009
Creator: Wings Across America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009]

Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the publication of Boyette's book, which Snapp contributed to with her own story as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: March 11, 2009
Creator: Boyette, Ernie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article Mock-up on Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Article Mock-up on Helen Snapp]

Article mock-up with edits containing the story of Helen Wyatt Snapp's experience with WASP and flying the B-17F Memphis Belle. A portrait of Snapp and illustration of the plane are also included.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of an Article on Helen Snapp] (open access)

[Copy of an Article on Helen Snapp]

Article containing the story of Helen Wyatt Snapp, W.A.S.P. 43-w-4, her experience with WASP, and flying the B-17F Memphis Belle. A portrait of Snapp and illustration of the plane are also included.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Snapp, Helen Wyatt
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Nancy and Deanie to Family, 2009] (open access)

[Card from Nancy and Deanie to Family, 2009]

Christmas card from Nancy and Deanie to "Our Family and Friends on this Special Christmas 2009" with five designs for the Congressional God Medal on the cover of the card. It mentions that one of the five designs shown will be chosen for the ceremony to be held sometime in 2010.
Date: 2009
Creator: Parrish, Nancy A. & Parrish, Deanie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from the National WASP WWII Museum to Suzette Douglas, 2009] (open access)

[Card from the National WASP WWII Museum to Suzette Douglas, 2009]

A card from Executive Director Sharon Davis to Suzette Douglas inviting Suzette to a Veteran's day event honoring the WASP's service at Avenger Field in Texas. It includes a thank you card for service to the United States of America from Pearl K. Zienert. It also includes an envelope addressed to Suzette Douglass from the National WASP WWII Museum.
Date: 2009
Creator: National WASP WWII Museum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Domestic Nonprofit Corportation Certificate of Dissolution] (open access)

[Domestic Nonprofit Corportation Certificate of Dissolution]

Photocopy of the form completed by Jeannette Goodrum to dissolve the Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII as a nonprofit corporation in the state of California. A sticky note attached to the form includes a handwritten message stating, "It is finally finished. Hope you are well - and your husband also. Jan."
Date: December 26, 2008
Creator: California. Secretary of State
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008]

Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran about the "Fly Girls of World War II" exhibit at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Date: November 16, 2008
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Broward salutes those who served] (open access)

[Clipping: Broward salutes those who served]

Newspaper clipping of photographs from events across South Florida, honoring U.S. veterans, including WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp. On the back of the clipping is an article about a Latin American activist and obituary listings.
Date: November 12, 2008
Creator: Gyllenhaal, Anders
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dawn Letson to Helen Snapp, October 13, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from Dawn Letson to Helen Snapp, October 13, 2008]

Letter from Dawn Letson from the Wingtip to Wingtip Association to Helen Snapp discussing the recent WASP reunion and passing along Nancy Hoing's contact information.
Date: October 13, 2008
Creator: Letson, Dawn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association] (open access)

[Flyer: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association]

Flyer announcing the establishment of the Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the living members of the WASP and their families. The reverse side includes a membership application to the the organization.
Date: September 27, 2008
Creator: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association
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
WASP Marching Songs (open access)

WASP Marching Songs

Compilation of lyrics to songs related to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, printed for the 2008 WASP Reunion. Songs in this compilation include: Yankee Doodle Pilots, Roll Out the Airplanes, Would You Like to Swing on a Star?, The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, I Wanna Be a Miss H.P., You Left Your Father, Rugged But Right, Without Our Wings, and the Army Air Corps Song.
Date: September 26, 2008
Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History