Resource Type

[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure] (open access)

[Women Airforce Service Pilots brochure]

An informational brochure explaining the history of the WASP and achievements by WASP veterans since their deactivation. Included is a list of important persons, units, and awards.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure] (open access)

[City-County Pioneer Museum brochure]

Brochure for the City-County Pioneer Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, briefly advertising its collection and contact/visiting information.
Date: [1986..]
Creator: City-County Pioneer Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure] (open access)

[Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-up brochure]

Brochure for the Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlensake Round-up with information for round-ups in 1986, 1987, 1988.
Date: 1986
Creator: Sweetwater Jaycees
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form] (open access)

[Sisters in the Sky advertisement and pre-order form]

An advertising pamphlet from Patrice Press for Sisters in the Sky Volume 1, an autobiography and history of the WAFS by WASP Adela Riek Scharr. The book's cover, a summary, and two photos of Scharr are featured.
Date: 1986
Creator: The Patrice Press
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86, with Envelope]

Flyer for the 1986 WASP Reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, including information on lodging, travel, and registration. This copy includes information on lodging and arrivals, a map of Sweetwater, and a schedule of events. An envelope from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce is included.
Date: September 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women in Military Service Memorial (open access)

Women in Military Service Memorial

A pamphlet detailing plans for the Women in Military Service Memorial in Washington, D.C., including information on the history of servicewomen, the campaign to establish a memorial, and how names can be added to it.
Date: [1988..]
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide (open access)

Sweetwater Texas Visitor's Guide

A brochure featuring events, businesses, parks, points of interest, and activities in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: 1980~/1989~
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour (open access)

Sweetwater Texas: A Downtown Walking Tour

A brochure with a walking tour of downtown Sweetwater, Texas, featuring a map and information about each historical building.
Date: [1984..]
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: In Memory of Jacqueline Cochran] (open access)

[Program: In Memory of Jacqueline Cochran]

Program for the funeral of Women Airforce Service Pilots leader, Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: September 1980
Creator: Patrick Air Force Base
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grace Cultural Center: A Case Statement (open access)

The Grace Cultural Center: A Case Statement

Plans proposed by the Abilene Fire Arts Museum and the Abilene Preservation League for a downtown cultural center at the restored Grace Hotel building. It includes information about the building, funding, importance of the project, staffing, and other relevant business plans.
Date: 1987
Creator: Abilene Preservation League
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lone Star: A Television History of Texas (open access)

Lone Star: A Television History of Texas

Pamphlet for an eight-part television series on the history of Texas, based on a book of the same title by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks for WASP Memorial (open access)

Remarks for WASP Memorial

Pamphlet from a WASP memorial event with a composition written by Dora Dougherty Strother about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the bond they share.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Strother, Dora Dougherty
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nominating Committee Slate for Officers in W.A.S.P WWII 1984-86 (open access)

Nominating Committee Slate for Officers in W.A.S.P WWII 1984-86

List of candidates up for nomination to officer positions within the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization for the 1984-1986 term.
Date: 1984~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion, Charleston S.C.1988] (open access)

[Pamphlet: W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion, Charleston S.C.1988]

A schedule of events pamphlet for the 1988 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. The schedule includes historic information on the city, welcoming letters from the mayor and the governor, and a schedule for meetings, activities, and meals.
Date: 1988
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86] (open access)

[Flyer: WASP Reunion '86]

Flyer advertising the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion of 1986 held in Sweetwater, Texas. The flyer features a letterhead that reads, "Looking forward to seeing you in Sweetwater Texas" along with an image of the WASP Fifinella seen printed in the top left.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Fun in the Sun Convention] (open access)

[Program: Fun in the Sun Convention]

A program for the 1980 Women Airforce Service Pilots convention that lists meetings, events, meals, and activities for members.
Date: 1980
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988] (open access)

[Museum Pamphlet and Letter From Isabel Van Lom, May 31, 1988]

Letter from Isabel Madison Van Lom to her fellow WASP discussing the opening of The National Womens Military Museum and Research Center. The letter is written on a letter head from the museum that feature three women in uniform printed in the top left, and it includes a museum pamphlet discussing the new institute's features.
Date: May 31, 1988
Creator: Van Lom, Isabel Madison
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1988 WASP Reunion Flyer] (open access)

[1988 WASP Reunion Flyer]

Flyer advertising the 1988 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion in Charleston, South Carolina.
Date: 1988
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 1982 Bi-ennial Convention (open access)

Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII: 1982 Bi-ennial Convention

Schedule of events for the 1982 biennial Women Airforce Service Pilots convention that includes agenda items such as committee reports, change of officers, and a requiem honoring deceased WASP members.
Date: 1982
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: WASP WWII Guidons] (open access)

[Pamphlet: WASP WWII Guidons]

Pamphlet covering some of the historic research on whether the Women Airforce Service Pilots used military guidons and Avenger Field.
Date: 1986
Creator: Reynolds, F. G. Shutsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cornelia Fort (open access)

Cornelia Fort

Biography of Cornelia Fort, a pilot in the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron (WAFS) who died in a plane crash on March 21, 1943. It includes details about Fort's childhood, education, and love of flying.
Date: November 1980
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Time To Keep #1 (open access)

A Time To Keep #1

Booklet of photographs about the 44-W-4 class of Women Airforce Service Pilots at Sweetwater, Texas. A handwritten note on the cover states, "for 44-4 members who have died, given at "Pat" Velut's funeral service."
Date: 1986~/1987~
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History