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[Clipping: Flying right, thanks to one special Air Force major]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of Marjorie Wakeham as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and her great leadership as a major in the U.S. Air Force.
Date:
January 9, 1997
Creator:
Haplin, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Members in the News: Bernice "Bee: Haydu]
Clipping from the Silver Wings newsletter with an article on Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Bernice "Bee" Haydu, being given a front row seat to dedication of the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington. The clipping features other articles of interest to Silver Wings members, such as letters from members, member deaths, and organization news.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Silver Wings
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]
Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.
Date:
September 10, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno, in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.
Date:
September 10, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Copy of a newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
Newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program. There are several advertisements and articles included on this clipping.
Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Leonard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date:
November 19, 1997
Creator:
Delaney, Tim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 21, 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes reservation and contact information for the group.
Date:
[1997..1998]
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes dates and times for the events and reservation and contact information.
Date:
[1997..1998]
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to the W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer informing members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of a special tribute in their honor at the Spirit of Flight Air Show and Walk About at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The flyer includes reservation and contact information for the group.
Date:
[1997..1998]
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]
Copy of a letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger informing her that the president is unable to provide his personal autograph due to the large number of requests they receive. He extends gratitude from President Clinton to Ms. Creger for showing interest in his administration.
Date:
December 3, 1997
Creator:
Burkhardt, Daniel W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP Committee Members, November 12, 1997]
Letter from Homer K. Taylor to WASP Committee Members discussing planning for the year 2000 WASP Reunion.
Date:
November 12, 1997
Creator:
Taylor, Homer K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man With Bread Line Statues]
Photograph of an unidentified man standing behind a statue of a 1934 bread line at the FDR Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Date:
1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet from The Women's Memorial]
Pamphlet with lyrics to the song, "I Will Always Remember You" from The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. A message on the back for the pamphlet implores the reader to help in the identification of women missing from the memorial register, stating, "Far too much of women's history is still buried in the basements and attics of America".
Date:
1997
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Dedication Women in Military Service for America Memorial]
Program of events, speakers, and guests for the Dedication to Women in Military Service ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, October 18, 1997.
Date:
1997-10~
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Veterans Day 1997, Parkway High School]
Program for a Veterans Day event at Parkway High School in which Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger, is listed as a guest speaker.
Date:
1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket: Women in Military Service for America Memorial]
Ticket to a dedication ceremony for the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, with imagery of women in uniform seen behind the text, and information on directions, time, and seating section.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[United States Air Force Academy WASP Memorial]
Photograph of a memorial statue at the US Air Force Academy commemorating the WASPs.
Date:
[1997-09-04..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[United States Air Force Academy WASP Memorial Plaque]
Photograph of the plaque on the WASP memorial at the US Air Force Academy.
Date:
[1997-09-04..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Memorial Dedication 1997 Form]
Form to order room and dinner reservations at the 1997 WASP Memorial Dedication Ceremony, partially filled out by Rigdon Edwards. A note written at the top of the page reads, "glad you are coming! Dawn Seymour".
Date:
1997
Creator:
Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP News, Volume 36, Number 1, April 1997
Newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members.
Date:
April 1997
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History