[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]

Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date: May 23, 2010
Creator: Wiley, Judy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gayle Snell and Woman with Dog]

Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) holding a dog and standing next to another woman on a porch.
Date: June 23, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell] (open access)

[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell]

Certificate of membership from the Order of Daedalians given to Gayle Snell, appointing her to the "Founder Membership of William B. Snoot" and signed by the national commander and national secretary.
Date: April 23, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]

Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date: July 23, 1997
Creator: Debnam, Betty
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names (open access)

Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names

Rubbing taken by Rigdon Edwards from some of the name plaques at the WASP memorial in Sweetwater at the bequest of a WASP named "Rexy", with a note from her about the monument and those who helped create it.
Date: August 23, 1993
Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Elizabeth Wall Strohfus to Charlyne Creger, May 23, 1993]

Postcard featuring a picture of WASP pilot, Elizabeth Wall Strohfus, sent from herself to Charlyne Creger. Handwriting on the postcard image reads, "All my love, Elizabeth" and "To Charlyne- With Love- Betty -".
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Strohfus, Elizabeth Wall
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Charlyne Creger, Oct. 23, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Charlyne Creger, Oct. 23, 1989]

Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Charlyne Creger discussing photos of a statue Creger designed in proposal for a WASP monument design.
Date: October 23, 1989
Creator: Vaught, Wilma L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field]

Newspaper clipping of an article about members of WASP who were stationed at Liberty Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia during WWII. The article includes more details about Fort Stewart, and a photograph of Helen Snapp, Margery Moore, Bertha Mary Clifford, and Viola Thompson in flight jumpsuits, walking away from a small plane. The clipping includes other articles about the Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia area, as well as local advertisements.
Date: October 23, 1987
Creator: Owens, Dianne
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986]

Letter from Gary DeWalt of Public Media Arts, Inc. to participants in the 1986 WASP reunion informing them that PMA will be filming a documentary about WASPs during the reunion.
Date: September 23, 1986
Creator: DeWalt, Gary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail] (open access)

[Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail]

Newspaper clipping from The Falcon Flyer discussing the 60th anniversary of air mail in Colorado, celebrated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
Date: May 23, 1986
Creator: Falcon Flyer
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs complete aviation epoch] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs complete aviation epoch]

Newspaper clipping from the Lowry Airman with a piece about the deactivation of the WASP and their struggle to gain veteran status.
Date: November 23, 1984
Creator: Mansell, Robin
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of WASP Paraphernalia Merchandise] (open access)

[List of WASP Paraphernalia Merchandise]

List of available WASP paraphernalia pieces for sale by the WASP WII Stores, with Helen B. Sheffer listed as the main contact.
Date: March 23, 1984
Creator: Sheffer, Helen B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Fifinella Voting Ballot] (open access)

[Order of Fifinella Voting Ballot]

A mail voter ballot for members to vote on changes made to the stated purposes of the WASP organization listed in the official by-laws. Also include is a brief itinerary for an upcoming banquet and time and date for an advisory board meeting.
Date: August 23, 1980
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Davis to Bee Haydu, May 23, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Edna Davis to Bee Haydu, May 23, 1979]

Letter from Edna Davis to Bee Haydu discussing treasurers statements and bank balances for the Order of Fifinella organization.
Date: May 23, 1979
Creator: Davis, Edna
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor "Mickey" Brown to Betty, October 23, 1978?] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor "Mickey" Brown to Betty, October 23, 1978?]

Letter from WASP Mickey Brown to a friend named Betty discussing pictures from the reunion in Colorado Springs, flying, recent correspondence, and other minor topics.
Date: 1978-10-23?
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon (Mickey)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Parade Editorial Offices to Jacqueline Cochran, April 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Parade Editorial Offices to Jacqueline Cochran, April 23, 1954]

Letter from Associate Managing Editor Robert P. Goldman of Parade Publication, Inc. to Jacqueline Cochran, granting Cochran copyrights to "I Sat on the Doorstep to Heaven."
Date: April 23, 1954
Creator: Goldman, Robert P.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 23, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a new pair of pants, time management, swimming, dinner, running a Red Cross Canteen, and leaving Guam.
Date: November 23, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 23, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 23, 1945?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent work, including working a night shift and meeting a man with a "flying fox." Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date: 1945-10-23?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1945?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to a square dance, living accommodations, a B-25 pilot who survived ditching in the ocean, seeing performances of the "Marine show," the postal service, a pineapple festival, magazines, and dances. Typed on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
Date: 1945-07-23?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a busy schedule, correspondence, riding to a party and being pulled over, sleep, and food and cooking. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
Date: June 23, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 23, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing Christmas, correspondence, the end of the WASP, and trying to get transportation. Written on Red Cross stationary.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 23, 1944]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing trying to get a flight from Memphis to New York. The postcard is from the Memphis Municipal Airport's Red Cross Canteen and features two images of servicemen recreating.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History