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[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012] (open access)

[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012]

Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp discussing the upcoming projects that The Greatest Generations Foundation has planned for the next two years. Davis invites Snapp to join them on one of their programs.
Date: August 11, 2012
Creator: Davis, Timothy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Snapp with a film crew]

Photograph of Helen Snapp surrounded by three men from a film crew. She's wearing her Women Airforce Service Uniform, while the three men are dressed more casually in sunglasses and tee shirts.
Date: November 11, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored]

Newspaper clippings of two articles about female pilots being honored for their service in World War II, including receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington D.C. Portions of advertisements and other articles are visible on the backs of the clippings, including a school advertisement, a Dillard's advertisement, and an article about drug addiction.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Hefling, Kimberly & Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article, and on the back of the clipping, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal]

Newspaper clipping of an article aboutWASP members receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article is accompanied by a list of all the honorees, and includes color photographs of the ceremony and the honorees. There are obituaries on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots] (open access)

[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots]

Newspaper clippings of two articles about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article. On the back of the clippings, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J. & Hefling, Kimberly
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009 (open access)

Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009

Photos of WASP at Texas Congressional Gold Medal event honoring their service in World War II printed out alongside text explaining the ceremony and activities of the day.
Date: November 11, 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 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
[Certificate of Honorary Membership] (open access)

[Certificate of Honorary Membership]

Honorary Membership certificate from The Woman's Club of Raleigh to Helen Snapp "in recognition of her service to our country during World War II and with appreciation for being a trailblazer for women everywhere." The certificate includes a thick border around the edge and the blue seal of the club at the top.
Date: July 11, 2008
Creator: Umstead, Barbara
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier] (open access)

[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Elizabeth "Kit" MacKethan Magid, a WASP , and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there is a listing for a Health Fair at different colleges and public schools.
Date: April 11, 2004
Creator: Martin, Claire
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Aviation annex reaches for the sky] (open access)

[Clipping: Aviation annex reaches for the sky]

Newspaper clipping discussing the new National Air and Space Museum annex in Chantilly Virginia.
Date: January 11, 2004
Creator: Kilian, Michael
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]

Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date: January 11, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millie Dalrymple, Nov. 11, 1998] (open access)

[Letter from Millie Dalrymple, Nov. 11, 1998]

Letter from Millie Dalrymple discussing possible activities for the ride from Denton to Sweetwater for the WASP reunion in 2000.
Date: November 11, 1998
Creator: Dalrymple, Millie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998] (open access)

[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998]

Letter to Marty, possibly Marty Wyall, discussing how joyful and busy the writer's life has been in recent months in regards to reuniting with WASP members and retelling stories.
Date: August 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish, June 11, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish, June 11, 1996]

Letter from Henry H. Walbesser to Cheryl Gonce-Warner and Nancy Parrish endorsing their efforts for the WASP digital library project.
Date: June 11, 1996
Creator: Walbesser, Henry H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Early aviatrix's heart is up in the clouds] (open access)

[Clipping: Early aviatrix's heart is up in the clouds]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Fran Sargent and her career in aviation. Other articles and advertisements are included on the back of each clipping.
Date: February 11, 1996
Creator: Wittman, Susan
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 11, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, September 11, 1994]

Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards inviting him to a class dinner and to his home.
Date: September 11, 1994
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle, January 11, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle, January 11, 1993]

Letter from Ruben Ochoa to Mrs. Grevelle discussing the revised inscription for the historical marker for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Date: January 11, 1993
Creator: Ochoa, Ruben E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle, January 11, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle, January 11, 1993]

Letter from Ruben Ochoa to El Nora Grevelle containing an inscription for a historical marker that the WASP plans to set up.
Date: January 11, 1993
Creator: Ochoa, Ruben E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Pilot Speaks Out on Harassment", September 11, 1992] (open access)

[Clipping: "Pilot Speaks Out on Harassment", September 11, 1992]

Newspaper clipping with an article about sexual harassment in the military and how Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Hamilton believes it becomes widespread.
Date: September 11, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989]

Letter from President Wilma L. Vaught of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation to Helen Snapp discussing the recent mandate for the creation of a memorial to honor military women and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. Vaught urges for Snapp to contact all women in the military and all women veterans and urge them to register.
Date: February 11, 1989
Creator: Vaught, Wilma L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History