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[Clipping: WASP Pilots and the 'the 5th', Dallas Love Field]
Photocopy of an article from Legacies magazine outlining the history of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron of the 5th Ferrying Group at Love Field through the letters sent home from Dorothy Scott.
Date:
Spring 2008
Creator:
Rickman, Sarah Byrn
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs finally getting their due]
Newspaper clipping describing a bill introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their services during World War II. The clipping also provides a brief background about the experiences of former WASP, Lois Hailey and how she became a member of the organization.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Turner, Allan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs finnaly getting their due]
Newspaper clipping describing a bill introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their services during World War II. The clipping also provides a brief background about the experiences of former WASP, Lois Hailey and how she became a member of the organization.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Turner, Allan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women in the Wings]
Clipping from Baylor Magazine discussing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the project of one WASP, Deanie Parrish, and her daughter, Nancy Parrish, to compile digital scrapbooks and oral histories from the WASP through the Wings Across America organization.
Date:
October 2009
Creator:
Baylor Magazine
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women served a key, and thankless, role as pilots]
Newspaper clipping describing the organization of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), their experiences and how one of their members, Jacqueline Cochran formed the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). A photograph of the WAFS in uniform is included in this clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Rickman, Sarah Bryne
Object Type:
Clipping
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
[Clipping: Yankee Doodle Gals of World War II]
Magazine clipping providing a brief biography of Millie Dalrymple including her interests in aviation at a young age, her training and experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). Several photographs of Ms. Dalrymple wearing WASP uniform are included in this clipping.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Weigand, Cindy & Esponda, Geno
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cloud Formation Information Sheet #3]
Flight school study guide on cloud formations, their hazards, and their use in practical aviation as well as war time evasion. Handwritten notes by Catherine Parker are on the backs of several pages, and her name is written in the top right corner of the first page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clouds Worksheet]
Flight school worksheet on cloud formations and their relation to aviation with answers filled out in pencil by Catherine Parker.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cockpit Procedure Part 19A
Part 19 of the official cockpit procedure for Women Airforce Service Pilots. It includes twenty-six steps.
Date:
1943/1944
Creator:
Army Air Forces
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]
Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date:
March 10, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Daily Quiz: Instrument Flying Gyroscope
Flight school quiz on gyroscopic flight instruments with answers filled in in pencil by Catherine Parker. A grade of 85 is written in the top right corner in green colored pencil.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[E6-B Computer Instructions]
E6-B computer instructions for speed, time and distance calculations. The instructions are broken down into four sections: I. Rules, II. Wind Vectors, III. Radius of action returning to the same point, and IV. Radius of action returning to an alternate base.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Edited Speech about Coulter Air Field]
Document that appears to be a speech about the history and importance of Coulter Airfield in Bryan, Texas. Edits and corrections are typewritten throughout the document.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Employment Separation Clearance]
Signed statements from various officers and staff confirming that Catherine Parker will no longer be employed at Marana Army Air Field and is cleared of any duties or obligations.
Date:
December 20, 1944
Creator:
Anderson, D. V.; Beauregard; Hixson, Hilwer B.; Hars, C. C.; Parrish, D. C. & Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Empty, Unaddressed Envelope]
Empty, unaddressed envelope with some number and letter chains written lightly in pencil on the front.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Order of Fifinella]
Empty envelope addressed to the Order of Fifinella in Dallas, Texas, with a stamp adhered to the top right corner. Not return address is written on the envelope.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope for Catherine]
Empty envelop with the name, "Catherine" handwritten on it in pencil.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope for Catherine Parker]
Empty, unaddressed envelope with handwritten notes around the edges and the name, "Parker", written near the flap.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Cardwell Flight Academy]
Envelope from the Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, D.C. to Cardwell Flight Academy, care of R. J. Cardwell in Bryan, Texas. Math notes are handwritten in pencil on the envelope's flap.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
Date:
July 15, 1943
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from War Department to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Various dates and numbers and the name, "Lawrence" are handwritten on the back in pencil.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Text
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
[Final Report on Women Pilot Program #2]
Final military report by Jacqueline Cochran discussing the capability, availability, curriculum, training, and physical requirements of women in the Air Force, based on the study of Women Air Force Service Pilots.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History