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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
17
Catherine Parker Collection
14
Eleanor Brown Collection
10
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
9
Kafka Collection
8
Charlyne Creger Collection
5
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
5
National WASP WWII Museum (NWM) Collection
3
Gayle Snell Collection
1
Peggy Ward Collection
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[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
[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date:
April 6, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from the WASP Future Committee to All WASP]
Memo from the WASP Future Committee to all WASP discussing the future of the organization and its status as a nonprofit organization.
Date:
2002?
Creator:
WASP Future Committee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Page 2: Newspaper clipping of an article about a reunion of the WASPin Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, including two about car crashes.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown]
Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown, consisting of a brief letter from Wise to Brown and two enclosures. The first enclosure is a letter from Michael D. Achey with information on how groups and individuals can support the National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting in May 2005. The second enclosure is a letter from Mary McCleary Posner about the 17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Celebration to be held from May 27-30, 2005.
Date:
2004-12-09/2005-01-12
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Dawn Seymour to Emily, September 2000]
Memo from Dawn Seymour to Emily summarizing activities the chair of memorial committee did from 1998 to 2000, specifically within the US Air Force Academy, Texas Women's University, and other organizations.
Date:
September 2000
Creator:
Seymour, Dawn R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andrea C. Shaw
A biography of Andrea C. Shaw, including information about her early life, her time as a WASP, and her retirement.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
Date:
December 10, 2002
Creator:
Copenhaver, Larry
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980]
Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Davis, Edna Modisette
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret C. Tamplin to WASP Members]
Letter from Margaret C. Tamplin to WASP Members discussing the WASP association business, including a list of the 1982-1984 board of directors members, and a proposal for a bronze bust commemorating Jacqueline Cochran.
Date:
1982~/1983~
Creator:
Tamplin, Margaret C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Talk to TH"]
Magazine clipping with eight entries from WASP or military personnel that had experience in aviation.
Date:
January 2003
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Note with Contact Information]
Handwritten note with the address of Margaret Chamberlain Tamplin in Phoenix, Arizona, and the address of Dora Dougherty Strother in Fort Worth, Texas. A note on the left edge that says, "Connally Funeral Home Jim Vandolah".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Chronicle a testament to WASPs]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about Byrd Howell Granger writing a book about WASP members titled 'On Final Approach.' The article also includes information about the author's death, as well as a photograph of Granger writing with a typewriter.
Date:
December 4, 1991
Creator:
Hawley, Chuck
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter: Dues News, 1980 #2]
Newsletter with minutes from a meeting of the Order of Fifinella, with discussions of the 1979 fiscal year and projections for the next fiscal year.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Davis, Edna Modisette
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: WASP 60th Anniversary Reunion]
Program for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 60th Anniversary celebration that includes a memorial tribute to Director Jackie Cochran. The pamphlet also lists pilot and NASA engineer, Marta Bohn-Meyer, as a guest speaker.
Date:
2002
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilot (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser, April 30, 1943]
Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser offering Claiborne's assistance in helping Plosser through his trial.
Date:
April 30, 1943
Creator:
Claiborne, Harry C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Parker Given WASP Acclaim]
Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was among the group of women honored by Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Bates for their valuable service as ferry and test pilots at Marana Army Air field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker]
Newspaper clipping stating that Miss Catherine Parker has received her WASP wings at Avenger Field and will be stationed at Marana Army Air Field in Marana, Arizona.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Catherine Parker has ended her flying career at Marana Army Air Field. The clipping includes a brief history about Miss Parker and her experiences as a member the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
January 1, 1945
Creator:
unknown
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
[Catherine Parker Pilot School Fee Statement]
Statement of monthly base fees owed by Catherine Parker with an ink stamp marking them as paid.
Date:
November 30, 1944
Creator:
3024th Army Air Force Base Unit
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Savings Bond Form, November 10, 1944]
War savings bond form filled out by Catherine Parker, in which she lists Mrs. Madeline E. Parker as a co-owner of the bond.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker WASP File]
File folder for Catherine Parker filled various charts, instructions, and certificates from her time as Woman Airforce Service Pilot, including her individual flight records.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History